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Uncle Timbo

Uncle Timbo

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Hey everybody, my co-workers dad has a forge and made me this set-up. He's into the rustic or era thing. If you saw his shop you'd know.

The sheath is elk w/sinew. Since he lives 100 miles from me, I asked his son, my co-worker, what to treat the sheath with, he said mink oil. I've rubbed 2 applications into her in the 6 months I've had her and to me she looks a little dry? Does anybody here have any suggestions? I dearly love this set-up and I want to keep it forever.
 

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i'd go ahead and say pure neatsfoot oil (not compound), but better wait for some of the more experienced crafters to come only. i heard about the mink oil treatment as well, but never tried it. neatsfoot seems to do the trick though.
 
Thanks Vile. The mink oil I bought and used has like a paste consistency. Kind of a semi clear, almost silicone looking substance. I rubbed in in with a piece of old tube sock (clean :)) , waited overnight, and then buffed it with a piece of clean white tube sock.
 
Pure Neatsfoot Oil (not the compound) is great….BUT very little is all you need. One light coat every 12 months or so should be sufficient. In fact, the mink oil already absorbed by the leather is probably sufficient for now, however if the sheath does appear and feel dry then that VERY LIGHT application of the Pure Neatsfoot might be in order.

Paul
 
I've never seen elk veggie tan. Thats pretty cool. I'm a huge proponent of neatsfoot oil. Its what I use on almost all my leather work. However, only for the initial construction. I don't use it as a conditioner afterwards. Check into Skidmore's or Williams. Use of either of these products will get your leather where you want it without the very real problem of over use/saturation/spongy/limp noodle (ask me how I know) of neatsfoot oil as Paul mentioned.
 
I do like the fact that Skidmore's has beeswax in it, but I'm torn. Neatsfoot or Skidmore's........hmm.....
 
elof_alv said:
Wax based product should last longer than just oil, as it will not keep penetrating...
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To get rid of that dry look on that leather, you need a wax product called Atsko Sno-Seal. It is a beeswax product, and is good for all leather. It will absorb into the pores of the leather, both plumping it up as well as waterproofing the leather. It will slightly darken the leather, but it is well worth treating the leather at least once. You can also use this product to plump up and restore old leather washers on hidden tang knives such as the Kabar 1217, or Cattaraugus 225Q. It works to waterproof the tang. This product costs 8$ plus shipping off of their website:
http://www.atsko.com/sno-seal-wax-8-oz-jar/
To apply, smear the product liberally and as evenly onto the leather as you can with a clean sock or lint free rag. Use a blow drier on medium-high heat and heat the product until it liquefies to a workable state. Spread the product evenly and work it into the leather. Then, allow the product to solidify for fifteen-twenty seconds and wipe/buff away excess with your sock or rag. You may need two or three applications for the desired result. This product will slightly darken the leather you use it on. It is a great product and I have used it for some time now. :thumbup:
Hope this helps.
 
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