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9th March 2007, 04:37 PM
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Location: Switzerland
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A mandingo sword
I have received from an old uncle, this superb Sudanese (old French Sudan, now Senegal) sword. (my guess : early XXth century)
One of the buckle with the big button, has its strap broken and overall the leather seems rather dry and brittle. Any advice on how to maintain the leather ? Thanks Michel |
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9th March 2007, 04:56 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
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www.leathertherapy.com
This stuff will darken the leather somewhat; still it's one of the best leather restorers and preservative currently on the market. I don't know if it's available in Europa; possibly they will ship overseas. |
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9th March 2007, 05:05 PM
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Location: Switzerland
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Thank you Rick, I will try to find here. Or I will have to import a gallon of it to make it worth the transport !
Thanks Michel |
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9th March 2007, 05:10 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
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Hi Michel,
It will be a challenge to do the fringed parts...   Anyway it's good stuff; about the consistency of thick vegetable oil. |
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9th March 2007, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: East Coast USA
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KIWI NEUTRAL SHOE POLISH PASTE IS WHAT I USE.
LEW |
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10th March 2007, 12:37 AM
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Location: Kernersville, NC, USA
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I like Pecard's Antique Leather Dressing as well as the Leather Therapy.
http://www.pecard.com/store.php/ Steve |
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