All of the mods would be outsourced.
Here's what's professionally possible anodizing titanium:
I think the blackened S30V blade of the AG with its logo removed mated with the medium green anodization in the third picture would be pretty sharp. Another exciting possibility I haven't fully researched would involve sourcing some titanium pins and anodizing them to either match or contrast the frame, but I don't know what is possible there given the peening required.
I have also thought of sending the locking bar to ROBAR Industries and get it finished with their NP3 teflon impregnated nickel finish. I have a 1911A1 finished that way inside and out save for the springs and I only ever have to wipe it down to totally clean it and never have to worry about corrosion. It's also self lubricating.
My leading candidate for a clip is the one used by the Benchmade 610 Rukus because it is a long, slim, black clip with two vertically mounted torx screws rather than three horizontally arcing screws. The rear bolster area would have to be dished a little to mount the clip to prevent it walking, but if executed correctly, it would look more integrated rather than bolted on.
The thumb studs will require a hole in the blade. I haven't yet explored how that'd best be done without buggering the heat treat.
I do think the finished product would be a looker compared to the stock product.
If you are following this project, don't hold your breath. I have a Skookum Bush Tool in CPM3V due next month, Christmas, and if November 4 goes all wrong, some "assault weapons" to buy ahead of January. There will always be 560s out there.
Who I'd really like to have make such a knife is Buck Knives International. The 560 was an interesting step towards "updating" the 110, but it wasn't a radical enough evolution.
Interestingly, Benchmade is making a sort of 110-ish looking AXIS equipped knife for the Harley Davidson line.
There is still time and space in the market for a 21st Century Buck 110. If my CS 110FG weren't a belt carry and were it somewhat lighter, it'd be my exclusive EDC. That inspires me to have my own made and the 560 is the test bed.
