Pulling the trigger on a TGLB

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emt1581

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I've been thinking about it for a few months now. I'm just too big a fan of TWD and I do love the look/specs of the knife enough that the guard is no longer a deterrant. Plus in light of the fact that Busse, apparantly, does allow payments at no extra cost, I'm basically out of excuses.

I know I want tanker grey. I know I want the black spec. ops. sheath. What I need help with (pics if possible) is deciding on the grip.

I know I want either black or tan micarta. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

-Emt1581
 
I prefer contrast in my blades.. i went with black and blue g10 with a black blade, but given your stated options, i think i would go with the tan micarta. It looks very nice

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Of course, i'm a G10 guy myself, so if it was gonna be tanker grey and tan, i'd pick this one

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Really? in what world is that one i posted black... isn't black a more... you know.. black, type color? :confused:
 
Correct, that first pic is the black. Actual pics I've seen of the knife, the handle varies from medium green to dark green. My RMD and the original TG I had were dark green. If not going for the DD look, I would go for the black out of the choices you have stated. I also really like the green and black G10. I like the feel of the canvas better though.
 
okay then, the one i posted is the one i like... the other "tan" is too warm a color for the tanker grey
 
The top one is "black" micarta. It has a more drab color to it though so I too have always been confused as to why it's call black micarta. That being said I love the drab look of the "black" canvas which is why I went with it personally.
 
I have 2 RMDs, both in black canvas. One has a greenish hue while the other has a tan hue but both turn black if they get a little wet. Probably has to do with how much of the fiber vs resin is visible.
 
Sharp Knives 86 said:
The top one is "black" micarta. It has a more drab color to it though so I too have always been confused as to why it's call black micarta. That being said I love the drab look of the "black" canvas which is why I went with it personally.
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Pretty sure its black canvas fabric that is made into micarta, hence black canvas micarta. Not to derail the thread but here is the only knife I had in hand with polished black micarta. If it was sanded down a bit, it would lighten up in color unless wet.
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Yes, but you can't GET a TGLB in satin... closest you can get is competition finish, and that's not more expensive
 
EMT- I got me a tanker grey and black G10. I also added liners at the time I placed my order. As far as grips go, micarta and G10 are both great. I love G10 because it is indestructible, just like INFI :p I have many black canvas micarta and while being grippy, had a tendency to pick up stink. And by stink I mean fish/blood/guts. I have to clean and dry it a few times and it still stinks sometimes. Dependng on what you do. But that's just me, YMMV. G10 I have no such problem because it isn't porous like micarta. Just something to think about. But then, I have to say the way the grips are cut on the TGLB, it's super grippy either way. Another thing you mentioned about your BJ. My satin Boss Jack LE is a thin saber grind maybe that's what you need. I would also look into getting a double cut finish and high zero convex to make your combat grade a killer slicer. The combat master sheath fits like it was made for it, by the way.
 
What about that "competition" finish? How purdy is that to look at? Does it look like someone aged the metal? Is the pitting and/or rust risk increase real or just an unfounded myth?

Thanks

-Emt1581
 
INFI isn't rust prone, and i have never seen ANYTHING about it pitting

i personally think it looks awesome, and i wish i had known about it before i bought mine, because i'd be getting a comp finish now
 
BePrepared said:
INFI isn't rust prone, and i have never seen ANYTHING about it pitting

i personally think it looks awesome, and i wish i had known about it before i bought mine, because i'd be getting a comp finish now
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Maybe pitting is the wrong word but I definitely saw "dimples" used.

I was just curious if anyone had any detailed pics as this would be more preferable to the tanker grey that'll get all screwed up when it's used.

Thanks

-Emt1581
 
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