Kingston Arms Type XIV Grip and Scabbard redyeing

Decided the stock color was just too...ugly.    

Used Fiebing products to Deglaze the original finish

Then removed the chape,  little nails on either side pulled with small wire cutters        

Applied dye per manufacturer instructions, took several coats   

Then sealed with resolene to prevent dye transfer and , well, seal the dye in place. Replaced the chape and gently

tapped the nails back in place using the blunt end of a screwdriver handle to avoid denting the chape.

Finished results are way more attractive than the stock color.

Before......

After.........