ORIGINAL: kwblake
A file will also work to knock the points off.
There are those way cool round disc things that go on top of the Gimbel's. One of the guys I fly with made some out of wood on the shop lathe. Being blessed I walk into my LHS and hang a fast right turn , walk to the wall and they are all there. New Gimbel's for most brands. Duct tape will also cure your pain as will the side of a grinder.