Re-Wet forming?

[HHazeldean]

Is it alright to re-wet form a leather knife sheath? Or will this damage any part of it? Will it lose its colour or something like that?

May sounds like a bit of a stupid question to some of you more experienced leather-workers!

Thanks for the help!

 

[jacko1066]

Interesting question, iv recently bought a mora clipper leather sheath and it doesn't quite fit the robust, so I too am interested to no if it can be re formed.

Cheers
Steve


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[bushwacker bob]

Wrap the knife in cling film, soak the leather,press the contours of the knife in sheath. Leave in a warm place until leather is dry.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

There's no reason a sheath can't be re-wet formed. You'll have to remove any waxes or oils first though so as to able to soak the leather & there's always the risk of water stains developing. If the original dye was alcahol based then it may run & fade a little too.
The only issue I can see is if you want to reform the sheath made for a large knife into one for a smaller knife. (or vice versa)

 

[HHazeldean]

Thanks for the help guys. It is for the same knife so I can't see it being much of a problem. I was just concerned if there would be any potential side effects (so to speak)..

Cheers