Dyeing the inside as well -> rub off?

Hengelo_77

Hengelo_77

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I want to make a black sheath for a black slip joint.
Outside and inside black will look best imho, but will the dye rub off on the knife?

I have oil based Fiebings leather dye
 
There may be some. Try leather that is dyed black at the tannery. Both Herman Oak and Wicket and Craig do that here and Springfield will sell small pieces of Herman Oak. Ya should be able to locate some over there.
 
Dave's advise would be the best solution. If you really want to use the natural leather you have on hand, try dyeing the leather blue first, then you will only need a light coat of black to get the deep black color you are looking for. The more black you use, the more of the dye particles that will be left on the surface to rub off. Learned this trick from a knife maker friend, after a customers black belt stained the seat of his Lexus and I had to eat the cost of the leather replacement. rtmind/Randy
 
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