Thread: Closing Straight VS Off Center

I came here to post a new thread, perhaps I can just coattail this one. Just a couple days ago I received an awesome Heljestrand #31. After polishing it up, its nearly flawless. Just a few blemishes, I don't think it was ever honed. However, it has a very minor bend on one of the scales, probably from laying on one side its hole life. I think they are bone. I've spent hours looking at the scale issue, so much about re-pinning. Do you think this boiling would do the trick or is it a problem with bone?

I really don't want to do anything drastic, but if I'm not conscious of closing it it could very easily damage the blade or scales.