I know that you’ve said that you don’t really care for G10, but I’ve bought 2 sets TKC scales this year and they both have a rougher texture than all my older sets. Just wanted to point out a difference from the older ones.
Honestly if I found a used set for a decent price I'd probably try them out. I've just had so many knives with g10 and I've swapped out all of them for micarta. Just a matter of feel and a little better balance on a smaller knife.
Thank you! My better half had it made a couple of years ago. It's tungsten with bourbon barrel wood inlays (light brown) and coffee grounds in the center (dark stripe). It's amazing what they can do these days.
I just ordered the new Micarta 3D scales for my LS from TKC. I’ll update when received and installed. Pretty excited to try them out!
I just picked up a new to me, but pre owned LS. It came with Green and Black G10 grips beside the original micarta grips. It also has a Esee Arrowhead besides the fire striker and tinder. The blade is black, and has the Esee sheath. Really nice knife. I’m glad that I picked it up. I had a Esee 6 in coyote brown, but it was stolen from me in Afghanistan. Was my first Esee knife. Brand new right out of the box, never cut anything but air! Definitely a bummer! So this LS is helping me get back into the Esee life.
My well loved and modified LS. This thing accompanies me on every SAR training event/mission and has yet to disappoint.