I managed to snag Vlad's custom DD from ebay (with Bill Ellis' encouragement) and it is a nice piece of work. I believe he posted a few pictures sometime back and they don't compare to seeing up close.
I had the requisite shave (which was nice) and promptly oiled it back up and put it in its case until I can hone the damn thing.
Thanks Vlad and I look forward to your next project.