I have a "Top Flight" SR by Burrell Cutlery Co. The scales move with very little effort. If you turn the razor so the blade spine is downward, the blade will flop right out. Should there be a minimum amount of resistance between the blade and the scales? There appears to be a washer on each side of the blade in between the scales if that matters. Can resistance be tweaked by peening the center pin a bit more or should I just leave it be?

Also, there are a couple cuts on the inside of one scale where the razor was improperly closed. The scales are some sort of composition material. When I got this razor, the scales were quite "lumpy" and somewhat waxy feeling. Using some 0000 steel wool and easy pressure cleaned that off leaving clean material underneath. The scales are in good shape so I would like to attempt repairing the cuts if possible. Suggestions are appreciated, what would you do?

Tom

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I've not done anything to this razor as far a cleaning or sharpening.