I have good reason to think these will be fixed blade, and just because I'm a rez' Golden/Earth guy and drink coffee at the local SpyderBucks has nothing to do with it;-) No tellin' what the steels to be used will be. Personally, I hope they aren't identified, maybe just coded. If the alloys are experimental & proprietary, that makes sense.
As for costs, one should expect that a special-project of a micro-nature has to be an expensive endeaver. Costs will be passed, and I'll even bet that the cost will vary per issue. To make the project meet it's intended goal, I would also think that those selected be in for the duration-not per issue. I can see the future abuse reports now: My S7 throws straighter out to 30 feet...than my S6...
As for costs, one should expect that a special-project of a micro-nature has to be an expensive endeaver. Costs will be passed, and I'll even bet that the cost will vary per issue. To make the project meet it's intended goal, I would also think that those selected be in for the duration-not per issue. I can see the future abuse reports now: My S7 throws straighter out to 30 feet...than my S6...