Unless you are really really experienced at it using a blade with loose pins will get you a cut strop at some point. I've come close to doing it myself and I hate loose pins too. Either tighten the pins or repin them.
As far as the missus not liking the use of the kitchen utensils for that job heck after she uses the Wustoff knives to pry things with she wouldn't dare say a word to me.