Help... are these both TGLBs?

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BryDye

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In March I bought my first Busse (on eBay), listed as being a TGLB (pictured on the right). Then just recently purchased from a blade forums member another TGLB (pictured on the left). After receiving the second, I realize it's noticeably lighter than the one I purchased on eBay, making me think the eBay purchase was not actually a TGLB.

Only other observed differences include: 1) the Busse stamp on eBay knife has a goldish inset and 2) handle on eBay knife has handle rivets that are countersunk.

I'm aware that the TGLB is 8 oz lighter than a TGBG, but don't have a scale (and haven't borrowed a scale yet) that will weigh to that precision.

So my question... can anyone tell from these pictures if they're both TGLBs? I'm hoping the Busse enthusiasts have some insight.

Thank you :) ... BD
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I have a few Busses but I don't know near as much as the other Hogs. I don't own a TGLB either. They both look like the real deal, maybe they were just made at different times and they changed things up a little bit
 
Check the grind with a flat surface. If it isn't a shallow hollow then it isn't a TGLB.....I personally cannot tell from the pics.
 
I think I recall reading that there was a change in the tglb's during their run, but I don't know for sure. They'd probably be able to answer this better in the Busse manufacturer's subforum.
 
I'm pretty sure both of those are TGLB's, some better pictures at different angles especially closer to the tip would help.

As far as the difference in the handle tubes, those will vary from knife to knife, some are just flared more than others.

The TGBG's are SR101 steel and clearly marked as such, the ones I have had average around 20 oz. in weight.
 
I have a couple tglb. the comp finish is heavier than the tanker gray. both micarta handles. always thought that was odd. but interesting.
 
Based on the fuller and the rounded edges, they both look like TGLB's to me, but I'm no expert. I'll take the one you don't want since they are my favorite colors ;)
 
Is there a deformation of the choil right at the base of the plunge line on the one on the right or is that some trick of the picture's perspective?
 
It's tough to tell from the pics, but if either is convex ground it is a TG and not a TGLB.
 
It is hard to tell with those pics, but it looks like there is a difference between them. The plunge line on the right one looks like it might not be a TGLB as it doesn't start right at the fuller but rather 2/3 of the way up to it. If that is accurate, then the right one should have a convex grind and no machined ridge along the bottom/blade edge portion of the fuller. It will also feel almost half again as heavy as the TGLB if that is the case. A digital scale at Harbor Freight is only about $10 if you really want to be sure.
 
Easiest way for me to tell is out at the end between the end of the fuller and the tip. If you can see a distinct line where the primary grind meets the flat it's a TGLB. A regular TG has a smooth transition with no really visible line. Hard to tell by the lighting in your pic but I'd say the one on the left is definitely a TGLB, the one on the right I can't really tell for sure but I think I can see the same line on it.
 
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According to me, they are both TGLB.
As the profile of TGLB (on the right) is bit wider than original TG (on the left).
I couldn't find the original thread of below picture now, thought you can find more information there.
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Both are TGLB's. Check depth of fullers, might explain a portion of weight variance.
 
Thank you everyone! Great community here. erto erto Ah OK now I understand the convex vs. concave comments...

Here's other pics just for good measure... (since I took them)

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