Members yuma Posted November 1, 2023 Members Report Posted November 1, 2023 What do you use inside a knife sheath, other than a lining, to protect the knife blade from leather...rust wise, etc?....wax, dubbin ? Roger Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted November 1, 2023 CFM Report Posted November 1, 2023 nothing, just treat the leather so it protects the knife from those things. i use a good outdoor water resistant conditioner for boots and outdoor gear. Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted November 2, 2023 CFM Report Posted November 2, 2023 I don't do anything, including lining. Never been any reason to. If it gets wet, take the knife out until it's dry. But as Chuck said "use a good outdoor water resistant conditioner for boots and outdoor gear" to minimize that issue. Quote
Members yuma Posted November 2, 2023 Author Members Report Posted November 2, 2023 Thanks, I'm making some sheaths for a bloke who makes these fancy handmade knives and I was a bit concerned about the possible effect on the blades. Roger Quote
Members Dwight Posted November 3, 2023 Members Report Posted November 3, 2023 4 hours ago, yuma said: Thanks, I'm making some sheaths for a bloke who makes these fancy handmade knives and I was a bit concerned about the possible effect on the blades. Roger Just be careful what leather you use. Veggie tan is the preferred leather . . . some of the chrome tans and others just might be a problem. I would not trust them. PLUS . . . it is a good idea to make sure the sheath is not damp or wet . . . THAT can be a problem as well. May God bless, Dwight Quote
Members yuma Posted November 3, 2023 Author Members Report Posted November 3, 2023 Cheers, all my leather is veg tanned. Roger Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted November 3, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted November 3, 2023 a. the few knife sheaths and sword scabbards I've made I've just rubbed in plenty of beeswax on the inside part Quote
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