Favorite handle material/color with Satin?

If I have enough money for handle options, it's going to be black and tan g10. Second choice is always black paper. If those two are not an option I don't care about the color.
 
TommyGun56 said:
Shocking Breavis!!
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I was thinking Tim would be the sarcastic one, huh, shows what I know...

Yes Tommy, I have only changed one thing since finding busse. That's a switch from tanker grey to black coating. The tanker is always a much longer process to strip for whatever reason, satin and BRUISER is the best.

TimT will be along to agree, just you wait and see.... (unintentional rhyme)
 
Bruiser g10 is pretty cool, no doubt. That being said, I prefer bloodied g10 (red/black)!
 
I was just joking with you Breavis, it has become pretty obvious you love you some Blue and Black-Cheers Brother!!
breavis5694 said:
I was thinking Tim would be the sarcastic one, huh, shows what I know...

Yes Tommy, I have only changed one thing since finding busse. That's a switch from tanker grey to black coating. The tanker is always a much longer process to strip for whatever reason, satin and BRUISER is the best.

TimT will be along to agree, just you wait and see.... (unintentional rhyme)
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I've never had black paper micarta, but would love to try it! I'm into black G10 at the moment!
 
Black Paper is incredible, I have no idea why Busse quit offering it-it feels soft and elegant-I love it!!!
 
What I like most about paper Micarta is the sharpness in detail of the patterns that Busse machines into their handles vs. other handle materials...even G10 is not quite as well defined...it is like the difference between HDTV & rabbit ears...;)

some folks feel it is more "fragile" than other handle materials but I haven't found a noticeable difference...then again I'm not NOS :eek:.........so YMMV :)
 
In order of preference for satin:
Snakeskin (the newer batches most often seen, not too keen on the first batch)
Tigerhide Linen
Black Linen
Green Linen (especially the old dark version)
Tigerhide Canvas
Blue/Black G10 (the old batches, not the new bright stuff)
Black Canvas or Maroon Canvas, not sure which one wins yet...
 
Good stuff AZTimT! Have you seen the Maroon Canvas yet? It's down to Maroon Canvas or Red/Black G10 for the UG ..
 
My favorite on a Bussekin is red/black G10. Second would be blue/black g10. Third would be green/black g10. Fourth green canvas micarta (that's a go-to on any brand if g10 is not an option). Fifth black canvas.
 
AZTimT said:
In order of preference for satin:
Snakeskin (the newer batches most often seen, not too keen on the first batch)
Tigerhide Linen
Black Linen
Green Linen (especially the old dark version)
Tigerhide Canvas
Blue/Black G10 (the old batches, not the new bright stuff)
Black Canvas or Maroon Canvas, not sure which one wins yet...
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Very nice list. My preferences are pretty much identical.

So, for new blades you've got to make it aaaaalllll the way to the bottom and pick Black Canvas or Maroon Canvas.

At least for such a special blade like the Urban Fudge, it would be nice to see at least one or two of the popular, unavailable options make a comeback. Urban Fudge with Snakeskin or Tigerhide Linen.... oh man.
 
Will anyone who can please post a pic of the new green canvas micarta and the old green canvas? The old version was pretty sweet and I'd love to see it come back.

Black g10 looks a little like black paper and would also be a nice choice. Black paper, snakeskin, and tigerhide, in no particular order, would be my favorites, if available.
 
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