It really won't cost that much. The knife will be about $190 from the swamp, and Nathan will be doing a total of 3 knives for me in order to justify the cost of shipping.

I agree. That blade with res-c would be awesome, and I wouldn't have to be bothered with this custom order then voiding the warranty to lighten it up. Of course putting a mudder handle on a New Vex blade basically gives you a fat Sr101 Bog Dog. I'd love one with no choil at all.