Black G10 or black paper on Team Gemini

[nicksison]

Been thinking about getting another Team Gemini, this time black on black. Which one do you think will be a more comfortable handle. Just want some opinions. Thanks

 

[Boru13]

I had a black on black with the black G10 handle and sterile blade TGLB, very cool looking but I did end up selling it.

The G10 was a little slick in the hand but at the same time was quite comfortable in the hand, the only reason I sold the TGLB was my preference for my black canvas handled TG.

 

[kniferMan]

Black canvas is the most comfortable in my opinion. Either way it's going to look awesome.

Bad pic but you get the idea :

 

[Skrapmetal]

I've never actually seen anyone break black paper micarta, but the durability concern still stays in the back of my mind.

The CABS LE is one of my favorite knives from any maker, ever. The black paper on it is very comfortable. I'm not sure what to compare it to, but it just feels good.

 

[David Brown]

I prefer the g-10.
I think it looks better, but that is me.

 

[Lennox]

I would go with Black Paper :thumbup: it's more grippy and feels warmer than G10.

 

[jd4320t]

I also prefer the canvas if it's a user.

 

[Will York]

I've never actually seen anyone break black paper micarta, but the durability concern still stays in the back of my mind.

Much more durable than many other handle materials out there, and it's 100% covered under the warranty, so no worries. I like it because it's the most homogeneous of all the synthetics Busse uses and is impervious to fluids, so it always looks new no matter how much you handle and use it. G10 is impervious to oils and liquids also, but black G10 always shows little slubs and imperfections--purely cosmetic, but paper almost looks like black jade by comparison, it's so much cleaner to my eye--and I also like the feel of paper micarta better. As a no-charge-added option, it's always a no-brainer for me. YMMV

Edited to add -- RussMo has told me that in extreme cold conditions in Alaska, he has seen paper micarta break under high impact, and I know Russ knows what he's talking about. So if that kind of scenario--hammering on a frozen knife handle--is one in which you may find yourself, then Skrapmetal's caveat is worth remembering.