Quote Originally Posted by holli4pirating View Post
Why does it matter if the replacement scales are cheap replacements, so long as the replacement was well done and the scales are functional? It's not as if you shave with the scales. Just my 2c
I have seen C-MON with basic scales which look to be original. As an example, look at the difference between a DOVO Prima Klang and a Best Quality...

...and like Holli said, why is it a big deal if the scales were replaced? A C-Mon Blackie is a very fine blade!