Have a old bone handle knife haven't use in years, notice the bone's color has fade some, what's a good oil to refresh it with. Thanks ahead of time.
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Oil for Bone Handles
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Le Loup
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I recommend you use neetsfoot oil JJ (make sure it is NOT neetsfoot compound). This oil is good for use on the gun as well.
Keith.
Le Loup you inspired me to look deeper at neatsfoot oil which is something that I had never done even with the amount of leather work I have done over the years. Here is a quote from Wikipedia that everyone that considers neatsfoot oil should read and I can see why it would be good for bone.
"Neatsfoot oil is a yellow oil rendered and purified from the shin bones and feet (but not the hooves) of cattle. 'Prime neatsfoot oil' or 'neatsfoot oil compound' are terms used for a blend of pure neatsfoot oil and non-animal oils, generally mineral or other petroleum-based oils."
"Neatsfoot oil is a yellow oil rendered and purified from the shin bones and feet (but not the hooves) of cattle. 'Prime neatsfoot oil' or 'neatsfoot oil compound' are terms used for a blend of pure neatsfoot oil and non-animal oils, generally mineral or other petroleum-based oils."
Thanks Le Loup, and the good news is I have some on hand (the oil type)
I have used neatsfoot oil on bone, antler and leather for as long as I can remember. I mainly have used two brands, Brownell's and Fiebings. I have used both regular and compound and can detect no difference in what they do to, or for, the item being treated. A quality object made from bone or antler will benefit from being treated with a soaking in neatsfoot oil occasionally. The 'soaking' can be a week to a month. "occasionally" can be one a year or once a decade. Just watch your item and be alert for shrinkage. FWIW, I see no difference if using baby/mineral oil.
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