mattydski 560 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Ma prized stalking knife got left outside, trod in to a mud puddle....(basically it fell out of my rifle case when ma mate dropped me off at the house) Its been outside since Saturday, I thought I had left it in his car but one of ma boys found it.. It had swollen in to the holster (leather and Birch holster) and had to be dragged out.. The blade is ok, because it was coated in veg oil, but he handle must of swollen or the leather shrunk??? How can I retrieve any damage as I love the thing.... Ps Handle is curly birch and horn, although I guess only the birch is swollen? Any genuine, experienced advice appreciated? Thanks Matty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 you should be able to see if the wood has swelled mate if it has i would replace the wood you can by it of ebay i have never delt with anything like this pm gin he might be able to helpp has is mate is a knife maker i beleave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spike25blue 55 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi buddy both horn and wood can gain moisture and move I would place it some warm but not hot to dry slowly and you may find that it's ok once dry may just need refinishing that's all Atb rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 ok cheers.... What would I use to reseal??? Gun stock oil?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spike25blue 55 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Yeh sand back going through the grades then use tru-oil that's what I use if you get stuck give me a shout Drop me a pm Atb rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks Rob.... Matty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carl addy 22 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Thanks Rob.... Matty use dainish oil thats te best for knive handels mate.like spike says let it dry out first befor you bthink of rehandeling it mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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