Burlap discoloration

[Dcaggie06]

Good Afternoon FFs,

I have a swedge grind Bushboot in dark blue burlap that i just love, but the other day i noticed around the edges, the burlap is becoming discolored and the threading is turning the ugly poop color brown. Has anyone else noticed this in their burlap handles? is there anyway to prevent this? Please let me know!

 

[essublime]

It's completely normal wear from usage. It gives it character so enjoy it!

 

[VANCE]

is it stored in a sheath?
could be dye transfer from sheath to handle

 

[essublime]

The color will wear or fade near the front of the handles definitely from entering & exiting a sheath. Check out HWF's burlap knife pics in the user thread. His knives all started to wear near the front first. I just consider it like a patina on the blades, character...

 

[xxwjtxx]

What everyone else said -- if its bothering you, there are a few options you could try:

- if its minor you can try using an industrial dye marker or sharpie to color match the wear areas and blend.
- Regular wipe downs with mineral oil will slow the fading and will make the current color much richer
- you could try flood dying it with Rit or similar.. No gaurantees but it should work. Just mix up Your dye , apply with a rag or applicator, let dry and repeat to desired effect. The ST burlap is a bit porous and might take although again no guarantees..

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Forum member fod is the owner of Shadetree. In my limited experience he has been helpful and I believe he can tell you more about the product than any of us can.

Give him a shout to see what he thinks.

 

[HWF]

I love how it does that! Handle patina. :thumbup:

 

[Fiddleback]

Send it home and I can refresh it with some sandpaper. No biggie. Free service.

 

[fod]

Good Afternoon FFs,

I have a swedge grind Bushboot in dark blue burlap that i just love, but the other day i noticed around the edges, the burlap is becoming discolored and the threading is turning the ugly poop color brown. Has anyone else noticed this in their burlap handles? is there anyway to prevent this? Please let me know!

This is a bit new for us. I suspect it is dye from a sheath and it certainly can't be very deep. I suggest trying a mild solvent like vodva (or rubbing alcohol) or whatever is used to thin the leather dye. If that does not work, send it back to Andy. Id' like to know what works to your satisfaction.

 

[pistonsandgears]

Thought it might be helpful to bring over some examples of the burlap from the user thread where the subject was touched on before. Looks to me that it could be dye transfer from a sheath as suggested. I would be curious to see if a light sanding takes care of it.

The burlap seems to patina just like the blade. It has also gotten rougher over time. It was slick when I got it and now it feels like a fine sand. I love it! Mine had a purple hue early on and still kind of does. Super super subtle though. Took some pics tonight to show its current shades, I'll try to get some better pics tomorrow with sunlight.

Here is new:

And here is now, notice the brownish shades appearing:

A little natural light:

 

[plue]

Mine was rurning brown in spots as well, I thought it was from sweat / use at first, but I'm pretty sure it's from sheath dye now. Just run it over with some paper towl and a couple drops of mineral oil, it'll be good as new.

 

[Dcaggie06]

Thanks for all your responses. I don't have mine in a sheath so I believe it's the natural patina effect. I'll try to clean with fod's method, and if no success I'll just admire it's natural aged look.

Andy no need to take time away making my next future knife for a little sun spots