These handle scales are made in the USA  by TTW of Bolivian rosewood and have been hand rubbed with Tung oil to further enhance  weather resistance and beauty. These scales come with stainless hardware that will not rust, corrode or stain your wood. These handles will transform your BK11 into a real working knife capable of tasks beyond  the factory knife. With the bottle opener exposed and a sheath hugging shape these handles provide maximum grip. The scales install in minutes yet last a lifetime, or two. Add some real wood beauty to your knife for the price of plastic !