I have a feeling that if they know it is going to be a 5" blade, they already know what the design is...they proably already have a prototype....I think they are just torchering us. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
I don't know what is to be gained by the message without the picture. Some folks will by it regardless. Some folks might buy it if it fits their need. Some folks might buy it if they like how it looks, and some folks might buy it if they have the money....but these folks might also take their money and spend it elsewhere if they do not enough information to decide on buying the Scap Yard knife. The M9 seems to be suffering some losses of late due to the wait...and poor communication.
I want to see the knife, the anticipation does nothing for me without a picture or at least some good stats...but that is just me, to each his own.