Shadetree burlap question

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I recently purchased my first Fiddleback Forge knife at Blade Show this past weekend and I was wondering if there is any way to keep the burlap from forming a "patina" or turning brown from sheath carry. I know easiest solution is not to carry it in a leather sheath but I really want to use/carry this knife.

Any suggestion would be appreciated
Thank,
Ian

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Rub the inside of the leather with conditioner buff until nothing comes off. Sit and watch a movie or ball game take some time but works for me
 
I think what happens is the leather dries the handle material slightly were they come in contact. I've noticed it on wood scales and the black micarta. I haven't tired it yet but I would think nutramc suggest would work or coating the inside with something like sno-seal would help.
 
I treat my leather a bit differently than most but it works extremely well and stays conditioned for a very very long time. When I make my sheaths, after they are stiched and ready, I bake them in the oven for two or so hours on the lowest possible setting. Have a pan with extra virgin olive oil warming, not to hot to the touch ready. After the leather has dried a good bit, pull it out and dunk it in the EVOO and remove fairly quickly. Let the excess drip for a minute and watch the rest be absorbed. Darkens the leather a bit, but seals, conditions, and protects the leather in one shot.
 
allen456 said:
I treat my leather a bit differently than most but it works extremely well and stays conditioned for a very very long time. When I make my sheaths, after they are stiched and ready, I bake them in the oven for two or so hours on the lowest possible setting. Have a pan with extra virgin olive oil warming, not to hot to the touch ready. After the leather has dried a good bit, pull it out and dunk it in the EVOO and remove fairly quickly. Let the excess drip for a minute and watch the rest be absorbed. Darkens the leather a bit, but seals, conditions, and protects the leather in one shot.
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If this is the way you did the one I got from you at Blade, it makes them buttery soft to the touch, but still has a very tight fit.

Martin
 
Could you make me a sheath for my Bushfinger?

allen456 said:
I treat my leather a bit differently than most but it works extremely well and stays conditioned for a very very long time. When I make my sheaths, after they are stiched and ready, I bake them in the oven for two or so hours on the lowest possible setting. Have a pan with extra virgin olive oil warming, not to hot to the touch ready. After the leather has dried a good bit, pull it out and dunk it in the EVOO and remove fairly quickly. Let the excess drip for a minute and watch the rest be absorbed. Darkens the leather a bit, but seals, conditions, and protects the leather in one shot.
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I'd recommend doing a quick search -- but my advice stands, simply clean the knife with dawn dish soap, dry and apply mineral oil... its like magic. I had 3 x sapphire burlap knives; all of which experienced this after sheath use. Follow the above steps and watch brown turn to blue ;)
 
Could you elaborate on what you use and how you do it. Ive never really worked with leather before.
NUTRAMAC said:
Rub the inside of the leather with conditioner buff until nothing comes off. Sit and watch a movie or ball game take some time but works for me
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Note that this has occurred on all burlap knives to an extent from all manufacturers -- its not a maker's leather per-se, it is how the phenolic resin in the burlap and the leather interact and transfer moisture. FOD himself weighed in on this, so no worries / need to change your sheath.. just don't store your knife in it (good idea anyways, since leather retains moisture and can increase the risk of corrosion... not saying that it will happen, but it might)
 
xxwjtxx said:
I'd recommend doing a quick search -- but my advice stands, simply clean the knife iwth dawn dish soap, dry and apply mineral oil... its like magic. I had 3 x sapphire burlap knives; all of which experienced this after sheath use. Follow the above steps and watch brown turn to blue ;)
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Thanks Ill have to give that a try
 
It does it on my bone linen handles until I condition the inside with evoo or macadamia nut oil.
 
yep.. white linen gets it the worst. I have a user white linen recluse that gets doo-doo brown around the top of the scales; for this I use warm water, dawn, and an old toothbrush.. Its also worse if you sand your micarta handles (which I have) as it tends ot increase transfer... not a big issue just an eyesore.
 
Wjt
To clarify will what you suggest fix the problem or will you have to keep cleaning it after using the sheath. I have found conditioning the leather keeps this from reoccurring.
Thanks:)
 
Good to know -- I'll try hitting the inside of the sheath with some conditioner!
 
xxwjtxx said:
I'd recommend doing a quick search -- but my advice stands, simply clean the knife with dawn dish soap, dry and apply mineral oil... its like magic. I had 3 x sapphire burlap knives; all of which experienced this after sheath use. Follow the above steps and watch brown turn to blue ;)
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Do what I do... just send your knife to will to clean. ha!
 
I have also used galcos draw ez solution. Works great for holsters. I am by no means an expert so take my advice with a grain of salt
 
cmroberts1 said:
If this is the way you did the one I got from you at Blade, it makes them buttery soft to the touch, but still has a very tight fit.

Martin
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Hey Martin, yes, yours was treated the same way. I can't stand a rigid sheath so this method provides a nice solid fit and yet soft like you stated.
 
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