May 1, 2008 · Oils darken the leather evenly and soften it at the same time. Put it in the sun and it will get darker yet. If you want to put a finish on it, Tan Kote works well, and can be reapplied …

Jan 1, 2011 · Get yourself some good veg-tan leather (you can even buy it already cut into straps if you want to minimize your labor, but that's getting rid of half the fun) and make your sling, …

Jul 27, 2015 · Apologies all if this has been covered already, but I was wondering whether anyone has experience finishing soft edges? I have some 2mm tumbled calf, which I would like to …

Mar 17, 2012 · I think the consensus is that olive oil leaves leather a lighter color that neatsfoot and compound neatsfoot turns leather darker than pure neatsfoot. My experience is that the …

Feb 3, 2025 · He just said he thought the leather would be more flame resistant than the Velcro strap they use. if velcro works then leather should be no problem. At the least, it wont melt and …

Jan 28, 2012 · Hi again! I'm finally getting better with my finishes thanks to everyone's advice on this forum. For leather that hasn't been tooled, I either use mink oil & carnauba wax (for the …

Mar 5, 2019 · 6. Dry burnish Lay you leather flat on your desk and burnish edges with a clean cloth (Not used with wax) Do this with both Chrome/combination tanned and vegetable tanned. …

Feb 4, 2025 · Here is an order for 4 sheaths. 212, 119, 110, 112. All Buck knives. He wanted blue so he got blue.

Dec 31, 2024 · I have a new portfolio that has a rough feeling finished (hair side) surface. It had a waxey feeling surface, still rough though, I cleaned it with Leatherique two part rejvenator and …

Jun 9, 2009 · Firmer leather from the top of a hide near the spine will sand nicer than belly leather. Start with about 200 grit and work your way to something very fine. Sand lightly back …