There is a new DPx forum. Your question will be much better posted there.
To save you the time the answer is !!!YES!!!
I suggest reading the initial postings by RAT and RYP concerning the ESEE/DPx split.
This matter really has nothing to do with the production of the knife.
As far as your check not being cashed and how that relates, I'm clueless. Again the DPx forum and RYP are the place for this Q.
God bless,
Adam