I wanted to show you how I remove pins. I can do this in a couple of seconds if I don't have to narrate
I don't use flush cutters because they can more easily damage scales due to the downward pressure during the cut, and files would work as well but that would take a lot more time. And of course if the file slips, it will also scratch the scales.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORyStBxOhLU