I tried to cut open my computer awhile ago and the scatches show up along the blade due to the satin finish. The blade lived for another day and it also gives the blade a one of a kind look. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Give that a try <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

EDIT: Wait are the DFs differentially temepered? I don't see a temper line on your stripped DF... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />