ruana

[el dub]

This probably is the wrong area but I hope I can get some info here. Went swimming with my knife and sheath. How do I protect, care for the leather after. Thank You

 

[bob bowie]

I'd let it dry, and then treat it with a good leather care product. If you keep using it in water, maybe try a silicone sealer product or buy a codura sheath.

Oil the knife up really good also.

 

[el dub]

Thanks Bob Bowie

 

[Cougar Allen]

 

[Ed Fowler]

This is how I treat wet leather.
1) Pick up a glycerine bar or saddle soap,
work as much of it into the leather as possible.
2) When almost dry, soak with Leather New.
3) let it dry then work in as much tree wax as possible, heat with a blow dryer and rub it to a polish.

This method just worked very well with a sheath that had been in water for over 2 years. It does not look new, but acceptable as possible.