I've use the saliva method too, with a. Old piece of denim. But, I make sheaths for my own knives, so not to worried about a "customer" being grossed out.I've heard/read versions from just oil to partial bit of beeswax but not so much the saliva part, but, that's always handy
And Ken the new place is quite handy to a lot more things, still getting use to seeing people walk by! Lived out in the country for 34 years, suburbs is definitely different! Luckily it is a quiet back street so not a lot of traffic.
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Absolutely Gorgeous with stunning Crafsmanship G2Thanks, I'll give that Ausie stuff a try, a little darker wouldn't hurt;
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I've wondered about trying something like that, a tincture dropped into the neatsfoot oil before application, but didn't want to run the risk of also colouring the white thread.
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