The original basic handles are the same handles as whats on the b10le, only with a heat pressed pattern on the sides. It does create a very slightly thinner handle, but they are similar enough that you might not care about the differences as much as the difference in balance. The basic 11 has more weight forward of the handle. It also has a choil, which can be good if you like that grip or sharpening feature, but bad if you hate wasted space. The b10 is more compact with no wasted space other than the gaurd. It's lighter and more neutral balanced but still an excellent chopper.
If you want the heavier chopper possible and don't mind the choil, the basic 11 is better. Keep in mind that it's edge is thicker and your going to have to thin it out a bit to get the same performance at the actual cut as the basic 10 LE. If you want a compact lighter weight more versatile model, the Basic 10LE has thinner geometry and a slightly lighter form with more neutral balance.
