Muaddib1116, what bothers you about the Grivory handles on the Voyagers? I was afraid they'd feel flimsy and have lots of lateral flex. However, the local Sportsman's Warehouse got some in stock, and the Voyagers are solid knives. The Iron Cross-shaped cross-hatching gives serious traction and the handle shape is darn comfy. However, the Voyager's handle is a lot thicker than the Recon I. For me, the Recon I wins simply because of the slimmer handle. The Voyagers leave nothing to be desired, though (except for G-10... and VG-10 steel :-D )