What's all the bitching about... after all it is dear!
Maybe I can sell you some for a few shekels less, "dough re me....", on a serious note(s)... that is why I prefer the non pre-drilled pieces... you can pick your own "centre"... In the past when my daughter used to sell my pens, I found that antler with live edges were the best sellers... unfortunately all I have left are similar bullet pens without live edges and this lonely cigar with just a hint, At first I was not a fan of live edges and thought they looked inferior, however, others loved them. I/daughter initially discounted them, but as they moved she kept raising the price and they still sold out.
Next you'll have Mokey claim they look like acrylic and that will further substantiate your bitch about cost.
It's only acrylic lovers that may claim indifference... I still think your antlers pens look great... bugga the cost.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD