It would be hard to turn down one of the G10 Tyrades. This is what I would have liked the JYDII to be, that is have a thicker blade to go along with the extra thick liners. I am also happy with the steel liners, as they should wear better and for the little extra heft tyhey give, not to mention a reduction in price! I have looked forward to the G10 Tyrades since Thomas W mentioned them back in Feb. I had even thought about asking STR about the possibility of putting some thin G10 slabs on my titanium Tyrade! I think I will stop with the tan and blue sw finished blades as I really liked how it turned out on my black one. The person who said Kershaw was out to get all his money ain't far wrong as I have 2 orange, 2 tan, 1 black, and 1 blue on order! The orange and black will be here at months end, while the others will get here when they get here. If your wondering about why I am getting so many and multiples, it is simple; I am getting a black and a tan for my son, while I intend to keep the black I already have, the 2 orange, a tan, and a blue. I do not mind jump starting my boy, but he is going to have to do some himself, anyway I also have a Fenix TK40 coming for him at months end to have as a volunteer fireman. One question I have is why with all the Foilage, OD, and Ranger green out there, have we not seen that on a Tyrade? I would love some green canvas micarta on one!! But I be happy with what I am getting!