Hey gang, I recently acquired an old case stacked leather handle knife for cheap. Love the knife. Great shape and sharpens easily. The only thing is the the stacked leather handle smells of mildew/moldy. It looks perfect, but the smell bothers me. I'm worried about spores spreading etc. I'm definitely paranoid about such things (I also collect records and books). It arrived to me with the leather sort of dry. I initially hit it with a bleach and water mix and magic eraser and then followed with multiple layers of sno seal. Still the smell. Any successful experiences with dealing with this? Thanks in advance!
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Stacked leather handle question...
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I've heard saddle soap works well.
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Reportedly white vinegar kills 82% of known molds. Maybe a little wipe down, then let it air dry. I used Peccard's leather dressing on stacked leather handles and have had good results with it, so after it dries and no longer smalls you could try Peccard's or some other good leather dressing. John
I would use any of leather maintenance products, something from Kiwi and alike: it is cheap, easily accessible and works perfectly well. Keep using it now and then and it will go away for sure. I do not see how it makes sense to go for something more fancy and expensive for a knife you bought for cheap - unless you plan on buying more of those.
On another hand if you want to make it look a bit nicer you can first hit it with a sand paper (when it is dry) - something like 600 grit or higher will do.
On another hand if you want to make it look a bit nicer you can first hit it with a sand paper (when it is dry) - something like 600 grit or higher will do.
