I also prefer the green(not to mention orange) g-10, but i thinks the black would be an excellent alternative for peoples who don't care fore it. However, from what i am reading on here, an awful lot of people are of the mind that the g-10 is a first step in edging away from what makes an Endura an Endura. Personally, i was extremely pleased to see the g-10 make an appearance on the Endura and the Delica. The g-10 Delica is among my all time favorite EDC's. I am in the process of experimenting and trying out all kinds of knives and trading through stuff, but my Delica isn't going anywhere. I'll eventually get an Endura as well. Right now i am trying to do away with my preference for g-10 in my Spydercos. Sure would make my wallet happier.