Hey guys, I just want to express my gratitude for all of the advice you have sent my way.
At this point, I'd say eventually acid washing/stone washing the blade is a definite. I'd like to it myself but I'll certainly need some practice runs first.
I would also really like a copper clip but I'd need to get that custom made and I think it would bend too easily since copper is a relatively soft metal.
Carbidizing the lock bar is also on my list but I really have no idea who to contact about that one.
As far as getting the titanium anodized... well, I found some pics of a Hinderer pen with probably the cooling coloration I've ever seen. Sort of purple/blue/bronze pattern. Not sure if anyone out there is capable of doing something similar but if there is I would certainly like to know. And if that were the case I'd probably get a matching Ti clip and standoffs (if they're ever produced).
At any rate, if anyone has info about where to have carbidizing and Ti anodizing done, please let me know.