I have a question for all of you. Does anyone have a blade with a somewhat loose pivot pin?

My pivot is loose only when the blade and scales are in a straight line like a Japanese straight. The only issue that I am noticing is that when I strop, my scales shift and turn inward. This causes me to stop stropping to straighten out my blade and scales and then continue stropping.

any advice on how to get a quick work around would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks....