sheaths that oils the blades

[Spuggy]

I dont know if this is the best place to put it but, i have been reading alot of books about back in the day when people fought with swords etc and they describe how the scabards were fleece lined to allow the water to be wiped away from the blade and oil could be put in to keep the blade fresh.

As alot of the area's where i go with my knife culminate in me generally getting wet (scotland - think the sun comes out one day a year) i was wondering if anyone had any experience of modifying the knife sheath in this manner?

This has manly came about from a recent kayaking trip in which my knife took a hammering from the elements, along with my mates knifes aswell.

All comments greatly appreciated.

[BladeScout]

I would not imagine that being a practical option.

Anyway, today we have much better materials.

Have you considered getting a knife, which will be impervious to the elements instead?

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...-hardware-EVER!

[Mr Happymoose]

I would not imagine that being a practical option.

Anyway, today we have much better materials.

Have you considered getting a knife, which will be impervious to the elements instead?

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...-hardware-EVER!

Why doesn't that response surprise me

[BladeScout]

What, that he get a knife better suited to the watery hobby?

[sarj]

Why doesn't that response surprise me

He's a Missionary

[Mr Happymoose]

He's a Missionary

[Spuggy]

Well i have an Enzo Trapper m(which i made the handle myself through knowledge gained on here) so would have thoughtthe blade at least would have stood up better than what it has. My mate has his mora with him and is also finding it hard to keep that blade in decent condition during extended periods in scotland (not kayaking)

I dont go Kayaking often but do alot of walking/hiking/camping etc in soggy scotland and trying to keep things dry.....is well impossible at best

didnt know if there was any thought of how to keep it in better condition apart from to go somewhere drier.

[Mr Happymoose]

Well i have an Enzo Trapper m(which i made the handle myself through knowledge gained on here) so would have thoughtthe blade at least would have stood up better than what it has. My mate has his mora with him and is also finding it hard to keep that blade in decent condition during extended periods in scotland (not kayaking)

I dont go Kayaking often but do alot of walking/hiking/camping etc in soggy scotland and trying to keep things dry.....is well impossible at best

didnt know if there was any thought of how to keep it in better condition apart from to go somewhere drier.

What sort of condition are we talking about?? If it's just a bit of patina forming, I'd just let it happen as it will actually help to protect the blade from rusting.

[Richie'66]

I think the idea is a good one personally.
I have lined my wooden sheath for a re-enactment sword with shearling (lambs wool on the skin). it had natural lanolin (sp) so the oil was already there. Never had a problem with it rusting in the sheath.
Of course when you take said knife out of it's oiled sheath it won't be nice and shiney it'll have smear marks on it. If you don't mind that then you should give it a try and report back to us lot.
I'm sure alot of people would be interested in such an idea .

[Spuggy]

Unsure what "Patina" is but i'm almost certain it was rust. Didn't take long to clean....well not as long as it took to dry my kit out

Think i may give it a go and see what happens....i mean whats the worst that can happen ruin a piece of leather.

Thanks for all the help lads i'll let you know how i get on, off work at the moment so may have a play this week.

[Mr Happymoose]

Unsure what "Patina" is but i'm almost certain it was rust. Didn't take long to clean....well not as long as it took to dry my kit out

Think i may give it a go and see what happens....i mean whats the worst that can happen ruin a piece of leather.

Thanks for all the help lads i'll let you know how i get on, off work at the moment so may have a play this week.

Patina would look more like a dark sort of staining on the blade rather than lumpy red rust.

[Spuggy]

In that case it was definately rust.

Thanks

[BladeScout]

He's a Missionary

Here to spread the gospel!

[BladeScout]

I repeat, have you considered getting a blade better suited for the purpose of kayaking instead of the steampunk solution ?

Mission Titanium, Boye Cobalt or Spydie H1 are all good solutions according to your preference.

[livache73]

Putting oil in your leather sheaths will soften the leather making it more easy to bend and to be cut by the blade. So, I prefer my knife to rust a little bit, rather than cut me. Why don't you buy a rostfrei knife. Now you can find on the market knives made with stainless steel of very good quality like 440C, RWL34, Sandwik 12C27 and other more expensive? For those situations(in winter time, at fishing) I use Mora Bushcraft knife made from 12C27 or Gerber Big Rock made from 440A(very good and cheap knives).