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newfrontier45 · July 9, 2013, 11:00 AM

Good Lord, NEVER soak any leather in any oil or conditioner, unless you want it to be soft and floppy forever. This actually damages the cells within the hide, causing them to swell and burst. I don't know why people think they have to soak the leather in oil.

You absolutely can put back what was lost and what has been lost is moisture. You can't repair existing cracks but you can make the item usable again and prevent further cracking. Read this article from a leather restoration expert:

http://www.jarnaginco.com/leather%20preservation.htm

Saddle soap is good, as is Lexol conditioner. I would suggest either for restoring your scabbard. Neatsfoot oil is also good but NEVER soak leather in oil. Apply a very light coat every year or two to restore lost moisture.

July 9, 2013, 11:00 AM	#6
newfrontier45 Junior member Join Date: February 23, 2012 Posts: 921	Good Lord, NEVER soak any leather in any oil or conditioner, unless you want it to be soft and floppy forever. This actually damages the cells within the hide, causing them to swell and burst. I don't know why people think they have to soak the leather in oil. You absolutely can put back what was lost and what has been lost is moisture. You can't repair existing cracks but you can make the item usable again and prevent further cracking. Read this article from a leather restoration expert: http://www.jarnaginco.com/leather%20preservation.htm Saddle soap is good, as is Lexol conditioner. I would suggest either for restoring your scabbard. Neatsfoot oil is also good but NEVER soak leather in oil. Apply a very light coat every year or two to restore lost moisture.