Cracked Scale- ? Repair/reinforce

[CharlesDMoore]

Hello:
I just got this razor and during unpacking and inspection it dropped on the floor and landed on the tang. I noticed this crack through the hinge pin. The scales are thin (1/8" or so) and appear to be bone or ivory. My question is whether there is some newbie applied way to repair or reinforce the crack? It does not go all the way through the scale and the surface is not displaced. Thanks very much.
Charlie Moore

[Substance]

I have seen brass sheet liners used to reinforce but that means removing the scales
Not sure if epoxy works but will wait and see what the experienced players say

[10Pups]

Is the blade loose in the pivot now or is it still closing tight ? I would just leave it if the blade works properly and get to learning how to a make new scales and pin :<0) That's just me though. It does not look like bone or ivory (no grain to transparent) to me.

[holli4pirating]

Based on thickness and the pinning, I would guess it's ivory. You could send it out to have it lined if you aren't comfortable doing that yourself. Probably worth the money you'd spend.

[CharlesDMoore]

The blade is not loose and is closing just like should. I was considering just leaving it alone till it broke as 10pups mentioned. Thanks.
Charlie

[Chevhead]

Yep I would leave it.

[pixelfixed]

If the crack is fresh,before it gets mucked up with shaving soap etc,you might try wicking in some thin CA,may work, may not.