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I was helping to clean out my deceased Uncles apartment (humid Florida} and came across this Buck knife that has been abused and neglected. Based on the coding, it appears to date from the early to mid 80's. It looks like it may have been used as a screwdriver once, broke the tip off, and then put back in its' sheath where it sweated for 35 years until I found it. I'd like to bring it back.
Since Buck doesn't replace blades on the 110's, I figure repointing the blade would be fairly easy for me to do. Cleaning the green, grimey mess off the knife should also be a fairly easy chore. What I'm wondering about is the sheath. It's in nice shape, except for the green , grimey stuff that has rubbed off on it where you see it in the image but also deep down in the cavity of the sheath. How should I clean the leather without destroying it but also get it clean inside without green residue clinging to the leather inside continuing to rub off on the knife?
Thanks!
Kim
Since Buck doesn't replace blades on the 110's, I figure repointing the blade would be fairly easy for me to do. Cleaning the green, grimey mess off the knife should also be a fairly easy chore. What I'm wondering about is the sheath. It's in nice shape, except for the green , grimey stuff that has rubbed off on it where you see it in the image but also deep down in the cavity of the sheath. How should I clean the leather without destroying it but also get it clean inside without green residue clinging to the leather inside continuing to rub off on the knife?
Thanks!
Kim