maintaining leather?

[3wolves]

Hi guys,
I bought a sharpshooter sheath and it's a little dry and stiff. I want to soften it up a bit and also increase it's element resistance. What's the best way to do this? I use something called sno-seal on leather boots and that seems to work great but I don't know if thats good for sheaths?
Thanks.

 

[Alberta Ed]

I use SnowSeal on all my leather sheaths. It keeps the leather supple but not stiff. Good stuff.

 

[leatherman]

I'll second the Sno Seal suggestion, its pricey but well worth it.

 

[Dusty One]

I have used some Obenauf's leather products for a few years now and like it.

 

[nick681]

I have used some Obenauf's leather products for a few years now and like it.

I like Obenauf's as well. :thumbup:Snow seal is also good and it is easier to come by.

 

[Helle]

I've always used Snow seal or Renaissance wax and depending on the leather Filson leather oil.

Good luck
Helle

 

[Alberta Ed]

I've used SnoSeal on my leather belts, booths, sheaths and stacked leather grips for decades... good stuff. Melt it in with a hair dryer (if it's your wife's, wipe the gunk off the grip before you put it back).

 

[Wild Rose]

FWIW - here's info I wrote up on total leather care after being in the leather business, both building and repairing for beaucoup years.......
http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-main-pages/leathercare.html

 

[Greg45]

That's a lot of great info! Thank you. :thumbup: