Old English or Kiwi?

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gblade1

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Hi-

Im giving my first sheath a go. The leather was hacked from a very small Tandy tool-sheath kit. I dont have any specialty tools or substances but still want to see what I can come up with.

The leather is currently neutral and, of course, I want it brown. What would be more suitable, Kiwi shoe polish (a natural choice I think) or Old English furniture polish? :)

Thanks!
 
The Kiwi would certainly be better than the furniture polish, but I think you will find it will take many coats to get any meaningful color on your project. Neatsfoot oil would be the best, but if you have any olive oil in the kitchen that will work. Apply it sparingly one or two coats.

Paul
 
Thanks Paul! The olive oil gives it a nice rich color! (did a test square)

Now I think Im gonna convert a screwdriver-bit set into some leather stamps :)
 
Be wary of some wood products, a lot of them contain petroleum distillates and will dry out the leather very quickly. Even some leather products contain distillates, Neatstoot oil compound is a good example. A quick scan of the ingredient label will tell you what you need to know.

Olive oil and Pure Neatsfoot oil are great! The olive oil does give a nice color huh? :)
 
leatherman said:
Be wary of some wood products, a lot of them contain petroleum distillates and will dry out the leather very quickly. Even some leather products contain distillates, Neatstoot oil compound is a good example. A quick scan of the ingredient label will tell you what you need to know.

Olive oil and Pure Neatsfoot oil are great! The olive oil does give a nice color huh? :)
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does that imply that a light olive oil rubdown would be good for my (heavy cowhide) leather jacket?

-Greg
 
Mmmm ... leather jacket sauteed in olive oil ...

(Thanks for the tip, guys. I've got some leather to try it on.)
 
Do you have to worry about the olive oil going rancid on the leather after some time???

I just finished a sheath this afternoon. I love a nice yellow/natural finish on leather. I would like to give it a full immersion in a hot beeswax oil mix. What would make a good oil to mix in with the hot beeswax?????

I think I will try the olive oil right now to see how it looks.

I will have to post some pics in a new thread here later.
 
gblade1 said:
does that imply that a light olive oil rubdown would be good for my (heavy cowhide) leather jacket?
-Greg
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When I oil my cycle jacket (which is rarely) I normally use a much lighter oil. But olive wouldn't be a bad choice. A very, very light application. I usually get it on my hands and work it into the leather. I've been told that Sno Seal will work wonders on an old worn leather jacket in the same working it in with the hands method. The warmth of your skin will help it penetrate.

Bigfattyt said:
Do you have to worry about the olive oil going rancid on the leather after some time???
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That doesn't seem to be an issue, I read where Paul once said why, but I cant remember.

Esav Benyamin said:
Mmmm ... leather jacket sauteed in olive oil ...
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Aw great, now I'm hungry again. :p
 
Update, I could not find any Olive Oil in my In Laws cupboards. I am visiting them.

So I found some nice mink oil leather treatment stuff.

Just treated the sheath with some. I used a hair dryer to get it to absorb into the leather a bit more. Gave it a nice mellow color, which I like a lot.

I will try to post some pics tonight!
 
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