Weights of Different TGLB's ?

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Glenn Jones

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Weight of a knife is always something that is significant for me. I often carry a knife as edc on my property to protect me from all those vicious 'Skippies' that regard my property as a holiday resort - well maybe I just look for an excuse just to carry a toy, I meant knife. My present carry is a Sarge-7 and that is close to the maximum limit, weightwise, of what I like to carry all day on my belt. In other words, weight is a significant property of I knife that I take into consideration (together with many other features) when buying. I have a TGLB on order. It is one with competition finish and black paper micarta handles. I love the appearance of this knife and it has many features I like and am considering buying another with a different combination of blade finish/handle colour. The main concern I have however is that one thread has a G10 handled TGLB weighing in at 500 grams which is quite a bit heavier than my Sarge-7. My question: does the type of handle material affect the weight of a TGLB much if at all. As I understand it, paper micarta is lighter than canvas micarta which is lighter than G10 but what is that difference in weight. I would also love to hear from those who own TGLB's as to whether 500 grams is the typical weight of a TGLB because I thought they were lighter than that and supposed to be closer to the weight of the Sarge-7.
 
A person in this thread quoted a TGLB with a coated blade at 463 grams, not sure if they measured or quoted someone else's specs: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/973314-Busse-Team-Gemini-Light-Brigade

Busse stated the TGLB is over 7 ounces lighter than the original TG. If weight is a concern, you may want to look into getting a TGLB-M on the exchange if one becomes available or when the Busse shop starts producing and selling them.

Good luck.
 
It seems there could be quite a variation in the weights of the TGLB. The thread with the weight at just under 500 grams was http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-first-real-BUSSE-a-TGLB-Compared-to-some-kin. I could live with a weight of 463 grams - but just. I have greatly reduced my blade collection over the last 12 months only keeping quality blades and hence my interest in the Busse blades. At the moment I have all sized blades covered in my collection except for the 7 to 8 inch blade size and I do love that blade size if only carrying one knife. Above that size range I have a Busse Basic 9 (can't say enough about how good this knife is and it is reasonably lightweight for its size) and below it a Mission Titanium knife (also a great lightweight knife). The only knife I have at the moment in that 7 inch to 8 inch size is the Sarge-7 which I do like but for some reason I find the TGLB shape very appealing. I put that down to the TGLB being more a Rambo knife style. I know that sounds stupid but that movie started me on my knife collecting many many many years ago and I still watch it regularly. I know I should grow up, but hey, I am at an age now where I no longer analyse why I do things. I simply do what I like doing. I have the mandatory wait period before I receive my TGLB on order and I intend buying one more busse and at this stage it will be another Sarge-7 or another TGLB. To be practical, I should wait for my TGLB on order to come in but I am not the most patient person and I am sure others would empathise with what it is like waiting for a Busse to arrive home. Could I ask another question - is the TGLB as good as the Sarge for cutting/slicing in the kitchen? Certainly the blade shape would appear to make that a possibility.
 
Glen, I have both the SARGE and TGLB, I don't think you will notice the weight difference on your belt.

Where are you located mate ??

Andy
 
Glenn Jones said:
... Could I ask another question - is the TGLB as good as the Sarge for cutting/slicing in the kitchen? Certainly the blade shape would appear to make that a possibility.
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The TGLB would be just as good at slicing etc as long as you keep a keen edge on it. The only drawback I would find on the TGLB is the front guard hangs down a bit lower than the SAR designs, thus getting in the way of putting the entire flat edge of the knife on the cutting board. But, I just chop, slice etc. at the edge of the board and it's all good. The Team Gemini's are a pretty stout design too. The handle is significantly different to that of the SAR designs, and the blade tip is a fair bit thicker.
 
Thank you for all the comments and information. Andy, I live in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
 
Glenn Jones said:
Thank you for all the comments and information. Andy, I live in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
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Hey you're not too far from me! I'm thinking about having a Busse Knife Knerd get together sometime. Perhaps even a Bovine, Beer & Busse session at my place.

I might put a call out to see who is interested.
 
Glenn Jones said:
I find the TGLB shape very appealing. I put that down to the TGLB being more a Rambo knife style. I know that sounds stupid but that movie started me on my knife collecting many many many years ago and I still watch it regularly. I know I should grow up, but hey, I am at an age now where I no longer analyse why I do things. I simply do what I like doing. I have the mandatory wait period before I receive my TGLB on order and I intend buying one more busse and at this stage it will be another Sarge-7 or another TGLB. To be practical, I should wait for my TGLB on order to come in but I am not the most patient person and I am sure others would empathise with what it is like waiting for a Busse to arrive home. Could I ask another question - is the TGLB as good as the Sarge for cutting/slicing in the kitchen? Certainly the blade shape would appear to make that a possibility.
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I went for the TGLB because of the aesthetics as well. Once I got it, I was impressed with how BIG it is compared to what most pictures would have you believe. I've learned that it isn't a great slicer due to how thick the blade is, and it's not a great chopper because of how light it is (I use "light" loosely). BUT, for "Jack of all trades" use, I can't think of a better knife.

Here's a picture to show the true scale of a TGLB (don't hate on the girly brew)

 
I've recently received my TGLB in G10/comp finish. I found it to be lighter than my other Busse's of a similar size. In fact, I was surprised at how light it was and some friends of mine commented that it was deceptively light. For that reason I agree with Cypress about it being more of a "Jack of all trades", rather than a heavy duty chopper type that you'd normally expect. It sounds like just the thing you're after. I got the optional Spec Ops sheath with mine which is also very light weight. That might be something to consider too.

Chris.
 
I had a couple of Spec Ops sheaths left over after I significantly reduced the size of my collection recently. I agree they are a very good sheath and fit my Sarge perfectly. It's good to know they also fit the TGLB.
 
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