What pants does your Recluse sport?

During the 35yrs. I spent in the race horse industry, Lexol was the main leather conditioner we used for all leather products. Can't think of any equine activity (other than just watching them) that doesn't involve leather accessories of some kind. That means that you have to deal with all levels of use and abuse. My practice was, and still is, to clean with saddle soap or Murphey's Oil Soap, slow dry out of direct sun and then treat with a conditioner to replace the natural oils that make leather strong and supple. Lexol really works well for that and will do a good job of light cleaning by itself. I know that a lot of guys use Obernauf's products and I've researched them and think they would do very well, too. It's hard to beat neatsfoot oil to help hard used leather. I use it a lot as a final coat on natural leather for the color and protection it gives. Just be sure to use only the 100% neatsfoot oil, not the "neatsfoot compound" which contains petroleum additives which aren't so good. When needed, products like Montana Pitch Blend, Sno-Seal, Mink Oil will work to help repel water. If all else fails, just rub a little bacon fat or other tallow on the clean leather and don't worry. That technique has worked for thousands of years when survival depended on the leather.:D

Walt, thanks for the good words!
 
Thank you for chiming in here Rick. I was introduced to Lexol as a child. Saddle soap, dry naturally and condition with Lexol on all of our saddles and harnesses. I got the exact introduction to it that you did, except mine was pleasure horse, not the track. I have been using it ever since. I no longer have horses, so I do not treat the acres of leather (at least it seemed like it) that I used to. But I still use it in good quantity on my car seats. I try to Sno-Seal my boots in the hot sun, but I rarely think of waterproofing my leather in the summer, so much of the time I do this in the winter with a wood stove and a blow dryer. That stuff works great on my Bean Boots, so I cannot think of why it wont work great on your sheaths.
 
I'm not Rick .. but I also recommend Lexol to my customers. Not just because it's a very good product, but it's also convenient to purchase to the average person. Most auto parts stores are carrying it in their cleaning/detailing section. Back in the 80s, everyone wanted an Alpine stereo because it came factory in a Lamborghini - and heck, if it came stock in a supercar, it was the best, right!?!?! Same with Lexol .. Ferrari would include a small container of it with their new owner packets, so heck .. if it's good enough for Ferrari leather!?!? You get what I'm saying. My leather background is horse tack also, but no racers where I grew up in TN. If you didnt own a TN Walker and a Truck, you weren't diddley squat ... and every local tack shop/dealer within 100mi would carry an array of leather cleaners, soaps, and oils. I just always stuck with Lexol .. like my Ford Truck, it's what I've become accustom to using and it works. I've tried Obenauf's stuff. I like it, but you have to order it ...
 
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I'm not Rick .. but I also recommend Lexol to my customers. Not just because it's a very good product, but it's also convenient to purchase to the average person. Most auto parts stores are carrying it in their cleaning/detailing section. Back in the 80s, everyone wanted an Alpine stereo because it came factory in a Lamborghini - and heck, if it came stock in a supercar, it was the best, right!?!?! Same with Lexol .. Ferrari would include a small container of it with their new owner packets, so heck .. if it's good enough for Ferrari leather!?!? You get what I'm saying. My leather background is horse tack also, but no racers where I grew up in TN. If you didnt own a TN Walker and a Truck, you weren't diddley squat ... and every local tack shop/dealer within 100mi would carry an array of leather cleaners, soaps, and oils. I just always stuck with Lexol .. like my Ford Truck, it's what I've become accustom to using and it works. I've tried Obenauf's stuff. I like it, but you have to order it ...
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Thanks for the information Jou Fuu. I never knew Ferrari provided Lexol with their new owners packets. I never rode a TN Walker either, only 1/4 Horses and Thoroughbreds. Worked a little with Percherons. But I must admit that my leather care knowledge and practices are a bit dated, so I wanted to update if it is warrented. It sounds like Lexol is still about as good as anything out there.
 
Got this from bonafide the other day. Great sheath and dangler. My Recluse is going to be travelling in style :D

 
Sheath by Rick Lowe:

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Thanks! I love the sheath. For a hunting knife, there is something about a full cover sheath that appeals to me.

I also like the trinity pin out on my recluse. It sets it apart from others. I have been working on it's patina the last couple of days. Forcing one with vinegar and mustard.
 
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