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Post by hermannvonsalza on May 29, 2024 20:58:46 GMT
I saw that some people use Renaissance Wax but it's 30 euros a tiny pot. Do you have some other things I could use ?
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on May 30, 2024 0:09:34 GMT
Petroleum jelly/vaseline Leather conditioner (petroleum jelly + bees wax) Grip band
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Post by larason2 on May 30, 2024 2:26:48 GMT
My go to leather conditioner is 2 parts almond oil (sweet), 1 part bees wax, 1 part cocoa butter. Melt it all together on the stove, wait until its cool enough to handle, then put it on, buff with a soft cloth. Courtesy of Bob Vila! But yes, there are many recipes, find one that works for you.
Renaissance wax is great for many things, but not leather. It kind of gets hard/shiny, and stiff. It's good on fittings though. Wouldn't use it on blades unless they are antiques in a museum!
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on May 30, 2024 2:53:31 GMT
I personally prefer non-biological = petrolium oils/grease/wax over biological ones. No acid, no oxidation, no rancid.
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Post by mrstabby on May 30, 2024 10:30:44 GMT
You get a lot of use from a little tin of Renaissance Wax, you need a lot less of it. I agree, on leather it isn't the best since it hardens into a very hard film, it also does not penetrate very deeply. Petroleum Jelly works, but I would not use it on leather sheaths since it can make the leather too flexible. The petroleum jelly sinks in deep and softens the leather, sometimes you want this, other times not so much. I use a beeswax based shoe leather conditioner. You could also use coloured ones if you need to touch up some scratches, I find they don't change the feel or consistency of the leather as much as petroleum jelly or renwax.
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Post by neuronic on May 30, 2024 10:47:34 GMT
Just Ballistol, actually. Works a treat.
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Post by mrstabby on May 30, 2024 11:02:50 GMT
Ballistol is more or less just mineral oil, it will also soften up leather like petroleum jelly. I had used it for a long time, but I am no longer a fan. Primarily because it can become gummy over time and because it isn't pH-neutral. I also began hating the smell when I had to use it daily for a while, I just use plain mineral oil and petroleum jelly now. Not saying it does not work, it does, just be careful on things that should keep their shape.
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Post by LeMal on May 30, 2024 13:09:16 GMT
Sno-Seal. It's mostly beeswax, readily available, and works great.
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Post by larason2 on May 30, 2024 20:14:13 GMT
Bees wax, cocoa butter and almond oil also never go rancid, and never spoil. But again, there's a lot of personal preference here.
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