Dry Leather

[misfire]

My apologies if this subject has been discussed. I searched but didn't find any threads on it.

I recently purchased a back quiver online. When it arrived I noticed the leather was dry. Still pliable but dry like it had been a display item for several years. I assume this because the back is darker in color than the front.

Anyways, I was wondering if someone could give me suggestions on some good leather reconditioners

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

[straitera]

Neets Foot Oil would give it a good soak & penetrate quick. After, I use a mink oil paste or similar. On my desk now is a half tub of Bulla-Bulla butter which is excellent conditioner to make stiff leather pliant.

[NoCams]

As I type this reply to your question I am looking at my Danner Pronghorns that I lovingly caressed last night with Montana Pitch Blend from 3 Rivers, a sponsor here. A fellow tradganger turned me on to Montana Pitch Blend several years ago. Simply an awesome product !

[bctgrad]

Russell Moccasin's website has a great article on leather care and reconditioning.  I've used this process to revive my 20 year old back quiver and use Obenauf's on all my leather.  

I hope it's ok to post this link:

http://www.russellmoccasin.com/leather_care.html

Brian

[Danny J]

I have used Montana Pitch and Obenaufs and they both have met my expectations nicely. I use a hair dryer to help the leather soak up the conditioner, or fireplace heat or what ever is warm and available. Not hot. I have also read not to use anything with silicone in it. I dont know if that is correct or not, but I have still chosen not to use conditioners with silicone in it.

[chanumpa]

Obernaufs is about as good as it gets.That is nice to know about that Montana pitch.Will get some and try it out.

[misfire]

Gentlemen thanks for your quick responses and suggestions. I will work on getting these products and going to work on the quiver.

Thanks again

[greyghost]

Mark, like said, nothing like Dry Camp Neats Foot Oil to soften up leather and Montana Pitch Blend for conditioning and  making leather a little water resistent.

Just went over all my leather products yesterday and last night.


Earl

[Mojo Rising]

Obenauf's definately!