Originally Posted by unime

Properly placed studs are already seated correctly. Nokian's studs do not need sharpening. In any case, doing so would require the use of diamond (or possibly other exotic) abrasive, though small chips will break off with use due because carbide is brittle.

No, the reason to take it easy with new tires is to give the mold release compound a chance to wear off.

Expect a few studs to fall out with normal use. Nokian plans on this and uses enough studs for good traction even with some missing.