Hi to all, i want some advice to proper care the leather wrap of my Albion.

I use balistoll oil for the blade and the fittings, i was wondering what's the best product for the leather.

My Albion is brand new, i don't know if this information is usefull.

Thanks to all and best wishes.

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You can use a number of substances. Beeswax is traditional-- rub a dab in with a soft cloth. Fiebig's Saddle Soap. A very small amount of Vaseline. Google 'leather maintenance'. Email Albion and ask them what they recommend. Always remember, test a small piece before you actually use it.

Bear in mind that part of the ownership of a sword is that it will naturally 'mature' as you use it. If you mean to preserve and protect it, the best thing you can do is put it in a hermetically sealed case. Otherwise, with handling and use, the sword leather will naturally change colour and develop a bit of wear. This is perfectly normal and shows a great deal of love, like a well-used old tool.

Ballistol was developed for the German military as an 'all round' all and will protect leather just as effectively as it will metal.

A question - does anyone know what Albion uses for Grip Leather Glue?

Reason I ask - knowing this, the leather can be protected with a product that will NOT penetrate, and potentially degrade the Grip Leather GLUE.

There are some very simple way to care for leather grips (I do not own any albion but that's what I do to most of my grips). You can use Nivea or equivalent moistening cream for babies. Just put a nut on a piece of cloth and rub/massage it into your grip. Linseed oil or neatsfoot oil (a product used for leather saddle care) can also do the job, but oil treatment often tends to darken the leather.

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