Well my father made it during world war two... the leather around the handle was chewed up by a dog several years ago.. not terrible damage but fairly obvious teeth marks. I have been soaking it in water hoping to make the leather pliable enough to reshape. Is this going to damage it? Is there a better way to fix it without having to use new leather?? help!
2007-02-15 17:04:42 · 3 answers · asked by Lucy 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Linseed oil is more for wood. On leather it will be very difficult to get off and therefore everytime you pick up the knife you'll get oil on your hands. I'd use a heavy application of Saddle Soap. They have been using that stuff since the California Gold Rush to keep leather soft and pliable. If that doesn't work you may have to get new leather.
2007-02-16 05:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both Buck and Gerber make great knives. Personally I am a Buck man. I normally carry a folding knife as I am a Scoutmaster and Scouts does not allow fixed blades anymore. For everyday use, I carry a small single blade Buck pocket knife. When we go on camp outs, I carry a larger one with three blades. When I buy a gift for a new Eagle scout - well for anyone actually - I buy them a Buck. BUT - bottom line is that both are good, long lasting. Both hold an edge well. Both stand-up to abuse. I doubt you could wrong with either one.
2016-05-24 05:55:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
water will make the leather brittle when it drys use linseed oil
2007-02-16 00:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mike Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋