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Number of scales cracked by me using microfasteners-3. Number of scales cracked by me using traditionals peened pins-0. For me it is way to easy to overtighten screws and crack the scales.

I don't mind so much if the blade is a little loose in the scales as long as it tightens up at the stropping position. A loose blade while stropping is the road to rolled edges and sliced strops IMO.