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Royston · 22nd June 2012, 01:29 PM

The photos show a Khukuri scabbard which has obviously suffered in the past.
There must be a way to stretch the leather back into place.
I have been looking on the web and the suggestions are varied. Steaming or soaking in water or leather oil appear to be the most likely although I don't know what the effect of this will be on the wooded insert. Which do I try first ? Or does someone know a better way ?

All suggestions welcome.

Thanks and Regards
Roy

22nd June 2012, 01:29 PM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Leather treatment The photos show a Khukuri scabbard which has obviously suffered in the past. There must be a way to stretch the leather back into place. I have been looking on the web and the suggestions are varied. Steaming or soaking in water or leather oil appear to be the most likely although I don't know what the effect of this will be on the wooded insert. Which do I try first ? Or does someone know a better way ? All suggestions welcome. Thanks and Regards Roy Attached Images