110 off-center blade

What is the difference between the EcoLite and the regular Paperstone handles? They are both shaped, and are both made of Paperstone, so I don't see anything that would really be different.
 
Well, I don't have any revealed wisdom on this, but . . .

. . . the only difference I see between my (new) Paperstone Ranger and my EcoLite 112 is 1) color (EcoLite comes in maroon-red and granite-green, while the "Paperstone" is black), and b) finish (the EcoLite finish seems to be a little bit smoother, nothing you can see with the naked eye, but you can feel it).

Aside from that, I would deem them "same."

I'm open to other observations.

 
By finish do you mean the matte finish like the Paperstone Vantage has (for the Paperstone model, not EcoLite)? From what I could see on the photos (which are not particularly reliable), the EcoLite looked to be somewhat polished.
 
By finish do you mean the matte finish like the Paperstone Vantage has (for the Paperstone model, not EcoLite)? From what I could see on the photos (which are not particularly reliable), the EcoLite looked to be somewhat polished.
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The ones I just got have an "almost polished" finish. Not quite as glossy as the EcoLite, smoother than the matte finish.

I'll be able to hit these with a camera tomorrow, and I'll see if I can capture the visuals of the finish to convey that.

The black Paperstone is kinda "Goldilocks" in that it's not too smooth and not too rough. Kinda just right.

 
I really liked the Paperstone Vantage, so if either the EcoLite or Paperstone has the same finish, I will buy it so fast (when I get the money).
 
Cold Kill said:
I think I may wind up getting a Paperstone Ranger, because while I did like the classic feel of the 110, it was just plainly too heavy. With it being essentially a brass ingot with a blade in the middle, it seemed like it weighed as much as my Ka-Bar. I know that Paperstone is, for a fact, lighter than brass by a lot. Some people LOVE the classics, but it seems like I am more of a modernized classics guy.
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well tha pilgram .. tad heavy fer yua .. yep time or two a few others thought same as you
now if'n ya would pardon my but'n in
might i sujest a buck light .. same nice size as the 110
same hand filling shape but as says
lite.
same 110 blade but with light weight handle!!
and dey r finger groved also ...
 
Still no camera, but I can report that the Paperstone finish is decidedly matte and not glossy.

I spent a few minutes today with the two 112s side by side in good light.

EcoLite = glossy and smooth. Paperstone = matte and "mostly" smooth.

The "Paperstone" finish will grip better, but it's not so harsh that it will tear up your pocket.

I should get more of these.

Hope they'll run some Paperstone 110s.

Pics still to follow.

 
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