Hardened 416 guard or not

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Do you guys harden your 416 SS guards or not. I haven't been, but it seems like I remember Nick or someone saying they do for a little scratch resistance. If you do, how and when. I have found they drill and file better if I subcritical anneal them after forging down from round stock, so that makes me wonder
 
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