How do you soften stiff leather?
Just picked up a nice German made Boker folding knife. It came with a very tight, stiff sheath. It needs to be softened to stretch a bit, any suggestions?
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Sir, try mink oil or neetsfoot oil.
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi. Ron H. |
I would not use oil on it, but I would wrap the knife in a plastic bag and shove it in the sheath for a few days. That is what they recommend to ease up tight fitting holsters so I would think it would also work on sheaths.
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I understand that in North America's higher latitudes, it is accepted practice to soften mukluks (a sort of hide footwear) by chewing on them, a task usually assigned to wives. I for one, and others, perhaps, will be curious to know how this may have worked out for you ...
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I prefer wrapping it with wax paper, wax side out. The wax rubs off and makes pulling it out smoother.
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My other suggestion would be show it Jane Fonda workout videos, that witch will make anything go soft.:)
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Be careful, old leather can be destroyed rather easily, believe me I know.:o
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I always break in a new leather holster by soaking it in spray silicone.
Soak it well, put the knife in the sheath and leave it a day or two. I have yet to have anything "mush" up or deform. |
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Show it a pic of Rosie O'Donnell in a bikini.
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lots of hand work and body heat... can't be beat
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Besides: Aren't there laws that prohibit Indecent Exposure??? |
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