Send it to Tyler.
I bought a Sebenza from a guy sight unseen that kinda looked like that, put it on my Wicked Edge and had it back to normal in about 20 minutes.
If you have the tools, it might be a good exercise.
I like the feel of my Gunner grips. Larry Davidson makes some excellent grips as well, I have a pair of his thin horned lizard grips for the Valor as well.
Usually some makers will post pics of recently finished knives, i'll usually PM them if I see something I like and ask if it is forsale, it worked out for me this time.
I think getting on his list is you best bet.
:yesway: Thanks for the compliments Patrick.
I paid 385.00 shipped for this one. This one has a little thicker blade stock than he normally uses, plus with the carbon fiber adds to the cost. Ray's knives vary depending on materials and such, but can be had for what Patrick quoted. A true...
:yesway: Completely agree, and I totally envisioned this when I read the first thing about Cold Steel.
I think for the ops price range, ZT would be the best bet. IMHO.
I'd spend the extra dough and find a 0551 or wait for the flipper, that's just me though.