Looking after split leather in daily carry
Split leather is tough, but without the tight surface of grain leather it soaks up water, grime and pocket lint more readily. A few habits keep this 9 cm sheath in shape:
- Brush out dust and lint with a dry toothbrush, especially along the bottom seam.
- If it gets wet, let it dry slowly at room temperature, never on a radiator, which stiffens and cracks leather.
- Rub in a thin coat of leather balm two or three times a year, then buff off the excess.
- Open the snap by lifting the flap close to the stud rather than tugging its edge.
Looked after like this, a sheath outlasts several knives, which is why buyers of wholesale knives from Pakistan often order spares in the same shipment.
