Boy theres no hiding anything from you guys.
Yes, I confirm we will be producing a factory version of Neils Small Hunter Hybrid. We just announced this collaboration last week at the Blade Show where it received an excellent response.
Since this project is in its infancy there is not a lot to discuss. Our plan is to introduce a basic model with full-visible tang, red spacer, Kraton scales, AUS-8A blade steel and leather sheath. We are also considering an upscale version with wood or micarta handles and premium blade steel like ATS-34, D2, VG-10 or Tallonite. Your comments on the upscale model and steel preference are welcome. Production knives take a minimum of 8-10 months to go from drawing board to first production run. Since this project was just born last week the knife should release in Spring-Summer of 2003.
I would like to offer my thanks and sincere appreciation to Dennis Bible for first bringing Neils knives to my attention and posting about them on this forum. Without Denniss post, this forum and the internet, an Outdoor Edge/Blackwood collaboration may never have happened.
I would also like to offer my thanks to Mr. Blackwood himself for creating an exceptional fixed blade design and offering Outdoor Edge the opportunity to produce a factory version.