I have never tried what you are talking about but I would deglaze them and then depending on what they look like go with the light oil. I have never used olive oil but have heard of it being used. Mink oil would give a darker look I think. I have used it on boots to help waterproof them and it made them darker. You can try sun tanning them it might work and if it doesn't you have just given the oil a little more time to dry. As for finishing them stay with something that won't crack and use light coats putting it on. If worst comes to worst there is always black. Sorry if I rambled I was trying to think it through. Good luck
David
Post the pictures when you can. I would like to see them. I don't think I would like to try to make a set of gloves yet but congrats on doing it.
David
Try Jantz supply out of Oklahoma. I haven't done knives in a long time but they were very good about 10 years ago. I checked their website before I posted this to make sure they were still there. They have blades and blanks.
David
It is the piece you put in between the front and back to allow for the thickness of the knife, gun, etc... And to keep the blade from cutting your stitching.
David
Try wetting the edges with water first and from there move to paraffin or gum traq. Do a forum search for edging and go from there. Oh yeah I almost forgot " absurd and wrong" good luck
David