Sheath care

[Kiri]

Hi,

Many of my knives have leather sheaths and as they are getting old need some attention.
I have been told not to use dubbin on them as this rots the stitching. I have been recommended by people. Mars oil, and Nikwax leather conditioner.

Does anyone have any advice, experience as to what is a good way to rejuvenate old leather sheaths ?

Thanks

K

 

[Alberta Ed]

I treat all my leather sheaths with SnowSeal, a silicon/beeswax. I take them apart, apply SnowSeal inside and outside, melt it in with a blow drier and re-stitch. It works great for stacked leather grips, too. Won't soften the leather and it will inhibit moisture penetration which can rust your blades. Works well on new and old leather.

 

[JDBLADE]

It depends on what the stitching is made of - in some cases I have known linen thread to weaken with some preparations - go organic and use good old mutton fat but if you cant stand it Lanolin.

 

[CRH]

Does anyone have any advice, experience as to what is a good way to rejuvenate old leather sheaths ?

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