I have a relatively new Thiers-Issard Olivewood scaled razor. The wood has cracked at the pivot pin, making blade very loose. It is cracked all the way across, but I think the collar on the pivot pin is keeping the piece held on, as it has not separated.

I would like to salvage the scales, and there is at least 1/2" space between the bottom of the scales and the wedge, and at least that much room between the tail and the center pin when the blade is fully open. It seems to me that a new whole could be drilled and new pivot inserted half an inch down the scales with washers and the thing still work well.

Any ideas or comments on this approach - and anyone here who could tackle this and maybe hone this bear for me too? PM me with cost if you would.

K