Peter sent me a couple of of the through axle nuts for the cs496, and I found out that this skewer works for the application:
DT Swiss RWS Rear Skewer: Boost 12 x 148mm, Flat Washer, 12 x 1.5mm Thread, 177mm Length.
I'm back in business
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Best,
Chris