A mandingo sword

Michel · 9th March 2007, 04:37 PM

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

Rick · 9th March 2007, 04:56 PM

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.

Michel · 9th March 2007, 05:05 PM

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

Rick · 9th March 2007, 05:10 PM

Hi Michel,
It will be a challenge to do the fringed parts...

Anyway it's good stuff; about the consistency of thick vegetable oil.

Lew · 9th March 2007, 07:28 PM

KIWI NEUTRAL SHOE POLISH PASTE IS WHAT I USE.

LEW

Ferguson · 10th March 2007, 12:37 AM

I like Pecard's Antique Leather Dressing as well as the Leather Therapy.

http://www.pecard.com/store.php/

Steve

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Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	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 Attached Images

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9th March 2007, 04:56 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	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.

9th March 2007, 05:05 PM	#3
Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	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

9th March 2007, 05:10 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Hi Michel, It will be a challenge to do the fringed parts... Anyway it's good stuff; about the consistency of thick vegetable oil.

9th March 2007, 07:28 PM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	KIWI NEUTRAL SHOE POLISH PASTE IS WHAT I USE. LEW

10th March 2007, 12:37 AM	#6
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	I like Pecard's Antique Leather Dressing as well as the Leather Therapy. http://www.pecard.com/store.php/ Steve