Horn Scales - care and feeding?

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Do horn scales require any extra care and feeding compared to synthetics? If so, what is it?

Thanks in advance,

Pierre
 
Pretty much all the natural materials other than pearl like a consistant climate. Alot depends upon how the material was aged and cured too. I know I am sounding like a broken record, but Ren. Wax has kept the two horn handled knives that I own nice over a pretty long period of time.
 
I'll pick some of this stuff up then. Seems like it's right next to Duct tape for number of possible uses...

Thanks Gus.

Pierre
 
At the risk of sounding ignorant, what is Ren Wax and where do I purchase it?? Is the actual name Ren Wax or is this a shortened version of the name? Thanks.
 
Sorry, Ren Wax is short for Renaissance Wax.
There are several sources, but Dennis Blaine at Cutlery Specialties is the importer.

Try "Renaissance Wax" in your favorite search engine and you should see several sources. Unless you have a large collection the small container should last you for many many years.
 
Gus Kalanzis: Thanks for the help. I will pick some up. I have a few stag and bone handled knives to take care of.
 
One thing I read in the Buck forum was mineral oil.
I've tried it, and it seems to work well too... once you've let it soak in, and wiped the excess. Maybe seal it with Ren wax...
Just a thought, though probably not a good one...:rolleyes:
Rob
 
Over in the Himalayan Imports forum, for the horn handled Khukuris a product called Hooflex is recommended. It is used on the hooves of horses, and can be found in stores that sell farm and livestock supplies. I have used it on mine and have had no cracking problems. It is made by Absorbine, and comes in a 15 oz brushtop can. A can should last you about 200 years.:) Contains mineral oil, lanolin and pine tar. It's about the color and consistency of motor oil and has an odd but pleasant smell.
Steve Ferguson
 
Mineral oil is the best for horn. When your scales are dry and starting to warp soaking in a mineral oil bath revitalizes the horn.
Bob
 
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