A followup email from Knifeworks:

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Tue, January 25, 2011 4:45:26 PM
THERE WAS AN ERROR IN THE PREVIOUS EMAIL!!!!!!!!
These were not produced by Benchmade!
The Doug Ritter RSKŪ Mk2 is made in the USA by Rowen Manufacturing

Update on the Doug Ritter RSK MK2 that you have pre ordered:

We have been informed by that there is a delay on the arrival as expected. Due to the unforeseen in difficulties with the sheath. We are now expecting these around the end of February. We apologize about the delay and we appreciate your understanding.

Thanks
Roger