Hand shaped micarta vs regular on TGLB

[wacki]

For those that have both. Is the hand shaped noticeably different?

 

[Wiggity]

What do you mean by hand shaped?

 

[stjones]

I find the hand shape to feel better. Seems to have more traction. I found it also eliminated some of the hot spots.
It is noticeably different.

 

[wacki]

What do you mean by hand shaped?

Round and smooth vs. the standard ridged handles that look like they are fresh off the CNC machine.

 

[Bullitt196]

I prefer my hand shaped personally:


New Team Gemini by bullitt196, on Flickr

 

[wacki]

ok I think I'm ordering a black blade & brown canvas hand shaped. Thanks!

 

[Garth Reckner]

Nothing looks as good as hand shaped handles in my opinion.

Garth

 

[Garth Reckner]

As far as function goes I really don't have a preference. They both feel good.
Garth

 

[VolundoftheForge]

I prefer my hand shaped personally:


New Team Gemini by bullitt196, on Flickr

Is that black canvas micarta? It looks darker than the pictures on the site.

 

[Sharp Knives 86]

Is that black canvas micarta? It looks darker than the pictures on the site.

I cant say for certain but I do believe it's black canvas in that pic.

Most TGLB's I've seen with black canvas handles (including mine) are a bit darker than on the site and have more of a greenish/grey drab color to them. I actually inquired about it and was told the reason the handles are darker than the ones the site is cause they are oiled before being shipped out where the ones on the site are were not oiled before the photos were taken.