Can you provide some basic specs for the blade (e.g. length, style and intended use)? As I bet you already know, 1080 is about as straightforward as you can get on the HT. If it's not an unusually large blade, have you considered gearing up with some basics in order to give it a shot on your own? Satisfaction comes in several flavors ...
If not, I or any one of a big number of our compadres here will get you covered.
Let us know some details. awl