Ballistol For Healing Horn?
I am aware that Ballistol is a great product with a gazillion uses. But what about using it to rejuvenate horn scales?
I have a W&B near wedge that the previous owner mutilated a bit. I'll post some pics later, when I'm on WiFi at home. I'm not sure if the scales are original, but they are horn, and starting to delaminate (keratin layers are separating, starting at the edges). There is a crack on one, at the pivot pin (which is not well aligned), that an attempt at repairs was made. There is only a little "play" in the pivot, and the blade doesn't seem inclined to come out during "normal use".
So, as part of my restoration self education & exploration, I'm gonna see what I can do to breathe life back into the entirety of the razor. This includes the scales that are "in the running" for replacement.
Just for :cen's `n giggles, I rubbed in some vitamin E oil that I use for work related scars 'n such, on the wedge end. :shrug: The logic seemed sound: vitamin E is good for hair, skin, & fingernails, so it at the very least is not likely to harm the horn, because it is a similar kind of tissue. There does seem to be a slight improvement. I didn't soak them in it, just rubbed in a drop or two.
Onto the point! What about Ballistol?
The official material doesn't mention horn/antler. Lots of "maintains leather & wood!!!" But nothing on horn :thinking:. So I think I'll tear off some parchment paper, splash the razor with some Ballistol, then roll/wrap it in the parchment paper, letting it sit for a few days.
Thoughts? Anyone else used Ballistol on horn for more than the expected "clean & shine"??
P.S. No, I don't have neatsfoot oil, nor do I have the funds for it currently.
