Waxing sheaths

canranger

canranger

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I know this has been cover before could someone direct tome to the link or give me a quick run down of dunking a sheath in Bees Wax I have finally saved up enough to try it.

Thanks
Abe
 
You would be better off saving the bee's wax for your thread, and using any number of good products designed for the purpose i.e. Leather Sheen or Tan-kote.Waxing sheaths is a waste of time.Dave:)
 
I have used johnson paste wax. Seems to work well. I use beeswax to coat my leather punches so they work better.
 
This recipe was give to me and it works really well. It hardens and seals the leather.
3 parts wax
1 part Liquid Gold
1 part Mink Oil
Heat mixture to 160 to 180 degrees
Soak sheath 2 to 3 minutes 3 to 4 times .
Will harden in 2 to 3 weeks.
 
Thanks Guys I appraciate the time you took to help now I have to put something together I guess a trip tot the store is in order.

Abe
 
I use SnowSeal, a silicon impregnated beeswax that works great for waterproofing leather. I treat all my leather knife sheaths with it, inside and out (I even take them apart), melt it in with a hot air gun or hair dryer. It prevents the leather from absorbing moisture, which is the #1 culprit in causing rust on blades (at least, those stored in the sheath), and doesn't soften the leather. Looks good, too.
 
Thanks again guys I have been meaning to buy that book I remember looking through it for hours when I was in school.

Abe
 
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