Thread: maintain horn

I'm no chemist, and don't know what the differences in oils are, but I've had very good luck soaking horn scales in warm mineral oil.

Pete <:-}

There are 2 kinds of neatsfoot oil sold. I wouldn't soak anything in the 1 with petroleum additives.

If you feel you must, just a wipe is all it needs for maintenance. I understand the reason for the soakers method I just don't think it's necessary.

I am in Mike's camp but I know restoring is not for everyone.

Originally Posted by 10Pups

There are 2 kinds of neatsfoot oil sold. I wouldn't soak anything in the 1 with petroleum additives.

If you feel you must, just a wipe is all it needs for maintenance. I understand the reason for the soakers method I just don't think it's necessary.

I am in Mike's camp but I know restoring is not for everyone.

Well, if you come across something which is so nice, yet dry. Neetsfoot on a q-tip cannot be beat!
Best for those which should be left alone! JMO

Originally Posted by 10Pups

There are 2 kinds of neatsfoot oil sold. I wouldn't soak anything in the 1 with petroleum additives.

If you feel you must, just a wipe is all it needs for maintenance. I understand the reason for the soakers method I just don't think it's necessary.

I am in Mike's camp but I know restoring is not for everyone.

if the razor still closes straight, and tight, than why would you unpin wen you can get all areas with either a soak or q-tip

I just noticed this crack , what would be the best way of dealing with it, its its together, and the pivot still functions I woul assume its just need to be hyrated ? correc or am i worng ?

this what my bottles says :Neatsfoot Oil Combination Of Natural & Synthetic Oils Used By Saddlemakers & Bootmakers To Soften Preserve & Waterproof Smooth Leathers It Lubricates The Fibers Which Restores Suppleness Great For Use On Outdoor Leather Gear Such As Boots & Baseball Gloves.
-- Not alot of help, but tetroleum additives?

Mine just says "100% neetsfoot oil"

Originally Posted by whoever

this what my bottles says :Neatsfoot Oil Combination Of Natural & Synthetic Oils Used By Saddlemakers & Bootmakers To Soften Preserve & Waterproof Smooth Leathers It Lubricates The Fibers Which Restores Suppleness Great For Use On Outdoor Leather Gear Such As Boots & Baseball Gloves.
-- Not alot of help, but tetroleum additives?

Although I do not use neetsfoot it is my understanding that using pure neetsfoot from a tack shop is the way to go. I use mineral oil. With mineral oil you would in no way effect the metal in a negative fashion.

You may have some other problems at that pivot pin in addition to the crack. On the subject of oil I believe if you are not going to unpin the razor you do not want to get any oil near the pivot pin....

That could be a crack, or possibly delamination. IF you are going to dribble some CA in there, do it BEFORE you apply the neetsfoot. Otherwise whoever won't get the CA to stick whatsoever.