Horn scales?

[Papa G]

Got an older knife with black colored buffalo horn scales. Is there any special treatment need to be used to preserve them. Thanks for all info!

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Paste wax.

 

[grizzled gizzard]

Yes, wax is good for many natural materials. Renaissance Wax really is worth the money. It's made for museum pieces, not cars.

I wouldn't trust anything else for any kind of ivory, so it's the only wax I use period.

 

[Papa G]

Thanks so much for the help guys!!!

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Rennaisance Wax is meant for things that won't be handled.
Paste wax and shoe polish are made to protect things under heavy use.
I use neutral shoe polish in my cutlery restoration business.