Weapons Care

Robert · 12th February 2005, 04:34 AM

I've checked the link above and other places and I cannot find anything on the care of horn grips. Can anyone offer some suggestions on what to use on horn grips that are old and cracked to help keep them from becoming worse?

Rivkin · 12th February 2005, 05:11 AM

Well, I know nothing about chemistry, by MoS2 should be what it is - product of reaction in between of molibden and sulfur. I think it probably leaves Molibden on the blade, and sulfur removes the oxygen from the patina. Fugh.

I don't really know any chemistry so please correct me.

Mark · 13th February 2005, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

I've checked the link above and other places and I cannot find anything on the care of horn grips. Can anyone offer some suggestions on what to use on horn grips that are old and cracked to help keep them from becoming worse?

I have used mineral oil (sold in pharmacies as a laxative) to good affect. Baby oil will also work, but you get the perfume smell.

Robert · 13th February 2005, 04:28 AM

Mark,
I've been using mineral oil on the blades of my knives and swords for quite a while, I just didn't know if it was safe to use on the horn grips or not. Thank you for your answer.

12th February 2005, 04:34 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I've checked the link above and other places and I cannot find anything on the care of horn grips. Can anyone offer some suggestions on what to use on horn grips that are old and cracked to help keep them from becoming worse?

12th February 2005, 05:11 AM	#2
Rivkin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 655	Well, I know nothing about chemistry, by MoS2 should be what it is - product of reaction in between of molibden and sulfur. I think it probably leaves Molibden on the blade, and sulfur removes the oxygen from the patina. Fugh. I don't really know any chemistry so please correct me.

13th February 2005, 04:28 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Mark, I've been using mineral oil on the blades of my knives and swords for quite a while, I just didn't know if it was safe to use on the horn grips or not. Thank you for your answer.