HI Rusty Sgian Dubh Part II

[Svashtar]

Norm, try using saddle soap to clean up the leather, it should be available at places that sell leather goods as well as Tandy.

As far as dyes go, I would recommend Fiebing's whiich I''ve found at leather goods places, as well as Tandy. Tandy Pro Dye is good also. I would stay away from the Cova dye, or any other acrylic dye, as it doesn't dye the leather, but puts a coat of plastic over it. I've used it before, and it does not wear well.

After dyeing, use a wax, or a sealant such as Neat-Lac, Lexol, etc to keep dirt, oil, salts from the leather.

John


"I haven't failed. I've found 10,000 ways that don't work" -Thomas Edison

Thanks John. I have stuff just sitting around here I have forgotten about. I have some saddle soap for sure, and will try that. I had some spray on leather cleaner for shoes, but it didn't do that good of a job.

Steve turned me onto the Pecards antique dressing, and it is great stuff and I think will give it a nice finished look after the dye dries. I also have Mink Oil that I guess I could use, but prefer the Pecards. I appreciate the tips.

Norm