Which Hooflex?

[Prairiedog]

I went to Petsmart to buy some Hooflex and discovered there were two Hooflex products - "All Natural Dressing" and "Liquid Conditioner." Which one do I want for my horn handle?

 

[Josh Feltman]

The stuff I have just says "Original Conditioner" and comes in a plastic tub.

 

[Jaiofspam]

the all natural from my understanding is just mineral and some other stuff... it would work also im sure but if you want the lanolin pine tar goop than get the original or the liquid one w/ brush :thumbup:

 

[Prairiedog]

I had to check a bunch of Feed & Tack shops, but I found the original Hooflex in the tub. Thanks. By the way, when I got home, there was a package from Himalayan Imports waiting for me. Got my M-43, my first Khukuris. It's pretty and it feels good in the hand. Had to run outside and prune a few small limbs off a tree. Cleaned it up and polished the handle with the Hooflex. Had to use honing oil on the blade. Will that be okay until I get something better? I couldn't find any Ballistol locally. I guess I'll have to order some.

 

[Josh Feltman]

Honing oil should be fine. I generally just use mineral oil on my khuks.

Before you go to bed tonight, you should glop hooflex on the handle and leave it overnight to soak in. Just wipe the excess off in the morning.