Recently purchased this Dubl Duck goldedge with only slight rust but a misaligned blade and warped scales (i think). My question is, what are the supposed to look like? the little black rubber/plastic center pin looks to be squished so that the scales are closer at the underside. Before i go ahead and straighten them i'd like to know if it is supposed to be that way. Also what's a good replacement for the center pin thingy? (if it needs to be replaced)
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topside underside
Also, how thick is the pearl layer on these type of scales?(in case i need to do some polishing.)