Where does the 1% come from?
It all started in July 1947 in Hollister, California: a motorcycle rally turned into a brawl and made the front pages. According to legend, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) replied that 99% of motorcyclists were law-abiding citizens. The AMA says it has never found any record of saying so, but the line stuck, and some bikers proudly claimed to be “the other 1%”. Since then, the 1% has become one of the strongest symbols of the biker world.

Aged gold plating
Our premium version: the pin is cast in solid pewter, like all our models, then given an aged gold plating. The gold keeps a patinated look that brings out the relief without shining like brand-new jewellery.

Screw fastening: it stays put
Instead of standard posts, this pin has threaded posts, each with its own knurled nut. A free-turning notched ring inside the nut lets you tighten firmly without damaging the leather or fabric. Once screwed on, it won’t turn and won’t get lost.

Important: pre-drill the leather
The threaded post is thicker than a standard pin post. You must pre-drill the leather with a 1 mm (0.04 in) tool before fitting the pin. Forcing it without pre-drilling may damage the pin.

All our pins in gold plating
On request, we can make any of our pin designs in gold plating. Write to us with the design you want.

Technical specifications:

• Attachment points: 2 threaded posts on the back, supplied with 2 knurled nuts
• Width: 27 mm (1.06 in)
• Height: 40 mm (1.57 in)
• Weight: 12 g (0.42 oz)
• Finish: aged gold plating
• Material: solid French pewter
• Made: in our workshop in France