That is a good point cuz i do like the two toned G-10 as well especially since i dont have any yet on a busse knife, and i agree with you if your gonna spend that much on a knife you may as well get what you want instead of just settling to save a few bucks. One thing i dont understand is why it costs so much more for the G10 versus micarta. I've bought both for knifes and the price difference for the material is not that much more, especially when buying it in bulk.