On 2015-05-19 10:28 PM, bridger wrote:
> I worked the surface of the leather handle a bit with some coarse sandpaper to
open it up. I'm wondering what would be an appropriate material to soak them in.
I can see not wanting something that hardens and makes the leather brittle, but
not something that makes the leather soft and fragile either. A mix of mineral
oil and linseed? Maybe top that with shellac or something.

I'd try lanolin. It's good for sheep!

Don