not2blunt -- I don't think Danbo intended any insult. I see what you're driving at, with one set angled towards the center from the rear, and the other set angled there from the front of the scales.
I think that maybe what makes the angle of the front pins more noticeable is that the rear pins follow the contour of the back/butt of the handle, while for the front pins the nearest reference point is the joint between the scale and the bolster/guard. With a vertical line so close, it really emphasizes the fact that the fore pins are in a different plane.
Since you asked for opinions, while you can hope most/all will be positive, that may not always happen. I think in this instance, that the overall effect of the knife is quite good and professional, but the seeming misalignment of the pins doesn't fit the level of attainment evident in the rest of the knife. Shouting -- all caps is viewed as shouting -- your displeasure with a helpfully meant criticism isn't likely to produce the constructive criticism you seem to want.
Good luck!
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[This message has been edited by Bugs3x (edited 06-07-2001).]
