So I cut the pin and tried to peen it to make a tight fit. Ok for one I cut it too long by just a smidge. But when I lightly tap the pin nothing happens, when I gave a little more force I got a bent pin. I started on the end of the scales at the wedge.

So what is the secret to getting a nice mushroom end of the pin so I can finish this razor and send it out to be honed.