I thought about trying it as well. I can't bring myself to intentionally remove the coating by drilling or grinding. Some coating has been removed through use though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I was considering bending it. I think it would bend and not break though. I probably could heat it and bend it. I am sure the spine would soften up a little bit. I think the edge heat treat would probably remain intact.