Obenauf's Heavy Duty Leather Protectant and Oil

I use the stuff all the time. I put it on my boots and it protects them and my feet, and I'm in the woods everyday. It's nice and thick and really does a good job.
 
HoosierQ said:
Has anybody seen or used Obenauf's Heavy Duty Leather Protectant and/or Oil? Sounds like really good stuff. They sell it at Knives Ship Free for the care of sheaths.

Any Comments? Here's a link.

http://www.knivesshipfree.com/Leather-Care
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Thats some good stuff! I've been using it on my boots and gloves for about 6 months now and really like it. Smells good and does a good job too. If you don't mind your leather turning darker, it works good on sheaths too.

Heber
 
Wildman

So obviously you make sheaths too. That is why I inquire. I am searching desperately for a product with which I can treat vegatable tanned leather for outdoor use. The glitzy laquer type products do not waterproof or resist. I have been using Sno-Seal which works pretty well for knife sheaths but it is very sticky on the inside of a holser. I made a holster for a Glock and treated it with Sno-Seal and the gun was practically glued inside...not good:eek:

So I am looking for products to finish outdoor leather gear with, newly made by me from vegetable tanned leather.
 
HoosierQ said:
Wildman

So obviously you make sheaths too. That is why I inquire. I am searching desperately for a product with which I can treat vegatable tanned leather for outdoor use. The glitzy laquer type products do not waterproof or resist. I have been using Sno-Seal which works pretty well for knife sheaths but it is very sticky on the inside of a holser. I made a holster for a Glock and treated it with Sno-Seal and the gun was practically glued inside...not good:eek:

So I am looking for products to finish outdoor leather gear with, newly made by me from vegetable tanned leather.
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Next time you go to use Sno-Seal, make sure to heat the leather with a hair dryer very well AFTER you apply the Sno-Seal. Might sound odd, but it works very well.
 
HoosierQ said:
Wildman

So obviously you make sheaths too. That is why I inquire. I am searching desperately for a product with which I can treat vegatable tanned leather for outdoor use. The glitzy laquer type products do not waterproof or resist. I have been using Sno-Seal which works pretty well for knife sheaths but it is very sticky on the inside of a holser. I made a holster for a Glock and treated it with Sno-Seal and the gun was practically glued inside...not good:eek:

So I am looking for products to finish outdoor leather gear with, newly made by me from vegetable tanned leather.
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I jbow that Odenauf's works good on the out side of the leather. You're supposed to heat the leather before you apply it so that it absorbs it faster and better. Normally I use Mink oil on my sheaths but if not done just right it leaves a white film. I'd try Odenauf's and see how you like it. A friend has been using the stuff on his sheaths (some I made for him and some he did him self) for about 6 months and he really likes it. I've only coated 2 sheaths with it so far but it seems to work well. Boots and Gloves it works great!!

Good luck in your search and if you find something that works for you, please let us know.

Heber
 
I use LP on heavier leather (boots and sheaths mainly), LP oil on lighter leather (like gloves). I have not found better stuff. It works great on the leather, and seems pretty benign/non-toxic for living skin.
 
Well since my original post in March, I've been using Obenauf's and I really like it. It is very nice on the skin so that's a plus...no need to do anything but wipe off the hands with a paper towel.

Vegetable tanned leather really soaks it up. I use a hair dryer and you can almost hear a sucking sound as the stuff soaks in. The result does not polish up as nice as Sno-Seal but it is very nice and supple but it doesn't really soften the leather.

I used it on wood. That is nice too. I got a Lapin Puukko (with which I am not entirely happy...'nother story). The wood was bare and very dry. I applies some Obenauf's and I am happy with that result. The second application is soaking in as I write this. They advertise the product as having use for wood so why not right.

So I am happy with this product. I don't think it is yet my number one "go to" leather finishing product...not yet...but it is a contender. So far the other contenders are Sno-Seal, Armor-All Leather Conditioner, and Lexol...in that order of preference (and depending on application).
 
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