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Post by Miekka on Nov 16, 2011 3:43:58 GMT
Hello my fellow forum goers,
I have happened across an old tin of Fiebing Snow-Proof that is designed to help protection leather against weather and impart water resistance. A simple question I wanted to ask was: will "water proofing/resistant" a leather sheath help counteract the potential problems that a leather sheath can pose when attempting to store a blade aka humidity and such? Thanks in advance to anyone who can lend some help.
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Post by steelhound on Nov 16, 2011 5:58:57 GMT
I think waterproofing would help for the humidity, especially if the sword has a tight fit at the mouth. It would also protect against sweat or splashes of water from a cut water bottle. I'd imagine what you have should work fine, I use Mink Oil on my scabbards.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2011 18:22:05 GMT
Seems like each time the blade is sheathed some residual wax would coat the steel and be beneficial(?) Been interested in the same concept, even experimenting with "Cuir Boille" techniques. (Using clear candles, and crayons...the crayon color could rub off on fabric possibly though). Also experimenting with wax at high heat is a fire hazard so care is needed. " Sno-seal" brand Random LinkUses bees' wax and the directions state to heat the boot, etc. leather using a hairdryer, NOT to the point it's uncomfortable to touch. Then it's applied and soaks in. Sounds similar to what you metioned.(?) Saddle soap is a good product too...all these products or treatments will change the texture of the leather though.
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Post by Miekka on Nov 17, 2011 4:28:31 GMT
Thank you to you both for the insight on this. I hope you don't mind a couple more questions.
1. Does only the outside need to be treated or the inside as well? If so, do you have any suggestions on how to treat the inside?
2. The mention of changing the texture came up, which I read somewhere, but is there any potential for damage to leather like if the leather was already treated at some point or in a particular way?
3. How often should I treat the leather again?
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Post by steelhound on Nov 17, 2011 4:43:45 GMT
Well, if it's just a leather scabbard with no wood core, I'm not sure about a good treatment for the inside. I have a few all-leather scabbards and I just hope that the oil from my sword helps to treat it. If it's a wood-core, I've had success swishing some boiled linseed oil around inside a few times to coat it. As far as how often to treat it - can't say that I know that, really. If the directions on what you want to treat it with don't say, I would think every 6 months would be OK, maybe even once a year.
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Post by William Swiger on Nov 18, 2011 13:59:38 GMT
I use mink oil and saddle soap for my grips and scabbards. not sure what to use for the inside as I never thought much about it. All my swords are cleaned with regular car wax and have had no problems with any rust or leather grip or scabbard problems.
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Post by ride57 on Mar 11, 2012 18:53:48 GMT
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