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Post by triarii on Jul 19, 2020 10:36:16 GMT
Hi,
I've had a search on here (gets loads of general hits) on how to treat the leather on the grips on my swords. All c. 210 years old and generally ok, with some wear on one and small cracks in the others.
What's the best treatment for it? Maroquin has been recommended and reading around seems designed for old leathers but you seem to have to buy 600 USD worth and it doesn't seem to be available in the UK (unless I order 600 USD...). Renaissance Wax too, but I'm not convinced that sealing the leather under it is a good idea, though I will use it on the hilt and blade.
I know from owning repro leather stuff (oil and veg tan) that it will continue to dry out if not treated so am keen to do the minimum to keep it stabilised.
Any advice / buying sources?
Thanks.
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Post by Dragoon on Jul 19, 2020 19:05:39 GMT
I believe dubbin is a good treatment for leather, & also shoe polish, as they're designed to prevent it from drying out and cracking.There was another product, some years ago, which was a good leather treatment, which I think was
called connolly hide food, or something of that kind. It had a good reputation.
Dave.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 19, 2020 20:02:57 GMT
I’ve found over the years all the leather conditioners work, the trick is not to let the leather dry out. I don’t know where you are located but, in the US Pecard which is a grease works well. For the leather upholstery in my sport cars years back that were subjected to sun and rain I used Lexol that is a liquid, also available in the US. I now use Protexol, a grease made in Colombia and probably not found in the US. I use that on all of my leather goods, hats, belts, boots, grips. I wish I had this stuff for my leather GI boots.
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