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Hello Neighbours,
Just wondering if anyone has a leather roll for SR storage? I was thinking that I'd like to get a roll up leather storage for my SR's instead of having them in individual sheaths or just sitting on a shelf. It would be even better if I could get something local from a leather-worker that I could get personalised. Does anyone know anyone in Aus that know how to handle leather?
Hope you're all well!
James B
Hello!
I would recommend not to store your razors in a leather roll. Leather contains more moisture than you might think and quickly stains/rusts your razor.
//Kenny
Thanks Kenny. That's interesting... why then would most single razor sheaths be made out of leather? Or do most people also not use those.Quote:
Originally Posted by bulld0g
I wonder if putting a few moisture absorbing packets in the leather roll would help with the problem?
I think i have seen them from one of the online vendors like himage or menzbitzQuote:
Originally Posted by jamesrupertball
Leather absorbs moisture, yes, but proper maintenance of the razor (oiling the metal bits) prior to storage and a regular system of follow up will ensure the razors in the roll are safe. Also giving the leather a decent treatment of leather dressing will prevent as much moisture being absorbed. Something beeswax based would be my recommendation.
Knock your own up out of a bit of 'roo hide. You can sew the stuff with a regular machine (take it slow at first to see how your machine goes. Perhaps start it off by hand first.), and with some basic bits like brass grommets and a grommet setter, you can add a bit of lace to tie it all up to secure it. You don't even really need to do that. Keep it simple with a small slit and string a bit of lace through that.
Just a thought for you mate.
Mick
James, there are many rolls out there. Here's SRD : http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...y-stocked.html
What are you after, a seven day set ?
Would you consider a different kind of material like this ?
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This simple Googly brings up scores of examples you could choose from. Why don't you design something
you like and then decide on material and then find someone to put it together.
LINK: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=l...isch&sa=X&ei=W
I wouldn't suggest leather as the ideal storage. Over the years I've found tupperware & dessicant packs is best.
Dessicant packs destroyed a wooden box I used so consider that also if you have woodedn scales that may not be perfectly sealed.
Anyone with a handgun actually leave it in a leather holster all the time ?
I use a 50 pocket knife roll the Daughter got me for Xmas it holds about 32 straights it now full with a dozen odd in the shed in line
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Professional 50 Folding Pocket Knife Roll Collection Storage Display Case NEW | eBay
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Originally Posted by onimaru55
I would ask if anyone who stores their carbon steel knives in a sheath has had any issues. I have a few carbon blade knives that are stored in the sheath. The blades are oiled and haven't had any issue with rust. Of course razors are much finer edged than a knife, but they also have the advantage of having that same edge protected from rubbing, and thus oil removal, along with the bulk of the blade. And again humidity varies from location to location. My location has a bit more than average humidity for the most part. Just my experience on the subject.
Mick
I have a Ka-Bar that never leaves it's leather sheath, except to check it twice a year, but the sheath has been oiled inside & out & the blade coated with RIG.
Know nothing about leather or how it is processed,But have read in the past that tanning solutions used can be detrimental to carbon steel.
All my well oiled blades reside in leather rolls,have never had an issue.
A few years ago I picked up a bunch of flannel silverware rolls at a Estate Sale for a couple of bucks. Most have 6-10 pouches and each pouch is wide enough to hold 2 razors in each pouch.
I have stored some of my nicer razors in them in a drawer for years without any problems.
The bulk of my rotation, are in cigar boxes with dessicant packs. Those waiting restoration, are cleaned and stored in plastic shoe boxes with layers of unbleached napkins between them with dessicant packs on top.
I have not had any rust issues. You can buy flannel silverware rolls new, for about 5 bucks, cheaper used.
Leather can have some weird reactions with brass.
I do oil them lightly and check them every few months, it’s like Christmas each time, I find something I forgot I had and it goes into the rotation.
I have my razors in a custom leather holster... had it for over 2 years without oil on the blades. No rust on my razors. :)
That is beautiful,,,,,,,,,,,,:tu
Leather, open, like above is probably fine, especially with a little oil of the blades/pins.
As a guy who makes a lot of stuff from fabric and leather, I much prefer ultrasuede for its low cost, high durability, portability and flexibility as a roll-up. I wouldn't holster a gun in ultrasuede or stuff travel razors in a leather pouch. YMMV.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0...828_082133.jpg
Is that a padded case dan? What did you use, some sort of quilting inside it? And is that a blue strop? i know, questions, questions :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MisterMoo
I am going to need to organise a second case soon so i am just gathering ideas.
Call Joan at the AKC. They have individual leather cases, and a nice 7 razor leather roll.
cheers
That is a awesome wall mount there
Is there another 50 weeks worth to fill the wall ?
Ed - the 12-blade carry-all pouch is 100% UltraSuede, pocketed and flapped. It rolls up round or flat - very secure, nothing falls out, and easy to work with using a home machine.Quote:
Originally Posted by edhewitt
The strop is lightweight black grain leather. Rolls up without binding - perfect for travel.
Cheers for that, i could have sworn that the strop looked blue.Quote:
Originally Posted by MisterMoo
