Originally Posted by
JimmyHAD
If I were you I wouldn't remove the pin or try to tighten the scales. Just use the method Brando recommended. If they don't loosen up anymore than they are now it should be alright. IME a crack on one side may remain stable. That is a big "may" but I think, as you mentioned in your OP, that if you try and tighten the pin the crack will run for sure.
As for the Solingen marking. It sure looks to be a bona fide Solingen. If it shaves well it must be. The Pakistani copies may look the part but they don't deliver the goods. :gl: