Terävä (Varusteleka)
MILITARY OVERVIEW
Varusteleka's response when Peltonen is missing in the rays.
Europe's largest military retail store.
The company was founded in 2003
Manufacturer: Terävä (Varusteleka) – Finland
Terävä: designed and sold by Varusteleka. What does this Varusteleka mean? Varusteleka is obviously Finnish and vaguely translates into « gear hammer ». Yes, it's quite special even in Finnish.
- Background: When Peltonen is missing in the rays.
- Forces: Lauri steel and full silk.
- Bestsellers: Varusteleka Jääkäripuukko 110
- Table: a store in Helsinki + online sale
- FAQ: Terävä = the mark.
- Conclusion: Kauhava in mesh.
History by Terävä
Varusteleka is a brand and a retailer of Finnish military clothing and equipment. There's a shop without an appointment in Helsinki. Customers order online worldwide in more than 100 countries from the same location. Starting in September 2026, U.S. customers are delivered from the U.S. warehouse.
The company was founded in 2003 and quickly developed into Europe's largest military retail store. The team consists of more than 70 professionals and in 2023 the turnover was EUR 20.4 million.
Highlights / weak points
Forces
- Companion-plus price for full tang Kauhava. 80CrV2 known.
- Jääkäri = true puukko.
- Skrama = leuku/machette.
- Double combo sheath. Back to firesteel often.
Weakness
- Handle Of rubber.
- Micro-bevel / chop angles on Skrama. Carbon = rust.
- Stocks sometimes dry.
In one sentence
Terävä wins in Jääkäri and Skrama; That's Kauhava in surplus clothes.
Better sales
Three. The puukko The little one and the chopper.
1) Jääkäripuukko 110 / 140
Blade 110 or 140 × ~4 mm, 23°. The « store » Home.
2) Jääkäri 85 / Skrama 80
Compact. 85 = small puukko. 80 = sheepsfoot / versatile pocket.
3) Skrama 240 (or 200)
240 mm, ~4 mm, differentiated angles (size near the ricasso, chop further).
If we want to replace the hatchet. 200 = compromise weight.
Mention should also be made of:
Tiny Knife.
Combo 240 + 85, sheath Double.
Stainless steel if moisture.
Your first Terävä
- Jääkäripuukko 110 / 140 : versatility and resistance.
- Jääkäri 85: smaller and very handy.
| Model | Steel | Blade | Handle | Use | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jääkäripuukko 85 | 80CrV2 ~59 HRC | ~85 mm | Rubber | Compact, EDC | ~40 € |
| Jääkäripuukko 110 | 80CrV2 | ~110 mm | Rubber, full tang | Puukko store | ~45–70 € |
| Jääkäripuukko 140 | 80CrV2 / stainless steel | ~140 mm | Rubber | Camp, survival | ~50–80 € |
| Skrama 80 | 80CrV2 | ~80 mm | Rubber | Short polyvalent | ~40 € |
| Skrama 200 | 80CrV2 | ~200 mm | Long rubber | Light chop | ~80 € |
| Skrama 240 | 80CrV2 | ~240 mm | Rubber 1.5 hand | Camp hatchet | ~90–110 € |
Indicative VAT prices EU 2026. Laurin Metalli blades, Kauhava. Brand Varusteleka.
FAQS – Terävä
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FAQS
Most common issues
Terävä or Varusteleka?
Varusteleka = shop. Terävä = the knife mark (+ Särmä / Jämä for textiles).
It's a real puukko ?
The Jääkäri, yes, ranger version. The Skrama, no: seax / modern leuku.
Peltonen Sissipuukko?
Peltonen = the original army, rarer. Terävä = the stock response, same public, rubber, Lauri.
Mora Companion?
More silk, more blade on the 140, same spirit « That's good. ». Less wood finish.
What model to start with?
Jääkäri 110 carbon, sheath leather. Skrama only if we hit it.
Terävä Finland
Conclusion
Terävä, it is a surplus that has had enough of waiting for Peltonen and releases a Jääkäri and a Skrama in Kauhava. 80CrV2, full tang. Finland useful, without horn.
To avoid confusion: two names, one merchant.
Varusteleka: The company. Shop (Helsinki) + site: military surplus, outdoor. They design, sell, store.
Terävä: Their knife mark. On the blade and product sheet, you read Terävä. On the invoice and package, Varusteleka.
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MANUFACTURERS A–Z
Ahti
Brisa
Brusletto
Casström
Fällkniven
Hell
Iisakki Järvenpää
Karesuando
Kauhavan Puukkopaja
Marttiini
Morakniv
Peltonen
Roselli
Terävä
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