I know this is a bit late, but I know J.C. Stetter personally, and he is no longer making blades professionally. He has helped me in my small amount of knife making, and seems to have quite a few unfinished blades hanging around (mainly Japanese in style, and very high degree of finish). He may be willing to finish one for you, but it may be quite expensive. If you are still interested, I can ask him for you.