I must say that I am not surprised by the lack of production with SY/ Swamp steel. I think the economy is playing an important role in this <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />. To us it appears they have all these eager cutomers ready to buy like crazy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />. When running production you have to have LARGE numbers to make it pay and in this economy it probably just isn't there. Sales on custom knives has slowed to a trickle with many buyers backing out at the last minute <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbdn.gif" alt="" />. Events like Blade West closing there doors are all indications that people purchasing steel is WAY DOWN.I must say that when the S5LE was released I was amazed at how long it stayed in the store. I just don't think the numbers are up to par. With the economy sinking even further- I am just glad that Busse is holding on at all <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />. We all will do our part but it may not be enough. Hang in there guys <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />- just my take on this whole thing-Thanks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />