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You can use a grub screw for blanking, but as it has no stop you might need thread lock to stop it walking in or out. Nylon is ideal as it won't corrode and you can easily drill it out when you mash the slot trying to unscrew it. You might even admit defeat before you even start and screw it in partially then slice it off flush for a really neat and clean plug. Nylon grub screws are available from many sources, but I'm lazy so if I needed some I'd go to accu
https://www.accu.co.uk/slotted-head-flat-point-set-grub-screws/424587-SFF-M5-8-NThe lowest profile heads I'm aware of should you want something which will come back out easily are these fibre reinforced ones
https://www.accu.co.uk/torx-ultra-low-cap-head-screws/503498-STULC-M5-8-R
You'll want to use your watchmaker's torque wrench as they need 0.5Nm -
Probolt dome head. Very unobtrusive due to their shape:
https://www.pro-bolt.com/aluminium-dome-head-bolt-m5x0-80mmx12mm/
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Hey I'm looking for flat or low profile bottle cage bolts? Anyone got some some links... Preferably not amazon, Thank you!