The pins are ready made from Classic Shave - but I wont be using them again. Not that they are bad, but I dont like the pattern on the pre-peened ends, and I only bought them so that I could have the correct size collars. I have since found a place to buy just the collars, so now I will use brass or nickel rod to make my own pins. I decided that since the blade did not need the washers on the tang that I would use them on the outside to highlight the pin.

I am almost finished with the bone scales for the next razor. I will say this - That S**T stinks!!! I hate the dentist and I hate getting my teeth cleaned, and that is what the smell reminds me of. I am using a white bleached bone as I am not fond of the dyed bones. The density and hardness of the bone makes it easy to work with, which makes me wonder about letting my buddy try to carve some handles in the future.