I have been trying to unpin several razors so I can hand sand and polish the blades. So far I have broke 4 sets of scales, all of which I had wanted to reuse! So my first question is what is the best way to unpin a razor using hand tools, in a way that will not damage/ruin the scales? I have read on the wiki and other posts about the flush cutters, but it seems like that would scratch up the scales. Second question: I don't have the tools to make my own scales so is there a place where I can get relatively inexpensive pre-made scales? Thanks again for all the advice and tips!