I missed this the first time.
We're not talking novelty or fantasy mall ninja crap here, but, as someone noted, time tested utiltarian designs, reborn with quality steel. There would be a rich vein of ideas to mine. And it would not have to be a Busse in INFI. With two other brands and any steel he wants to use, Jerry could make short runs like the Waki, and keep going for years.
My vote is for a Scrap Yard machete, 14 - 18" blade, of 1/8" S7, with a Res C handle.