Pfc-Grunt Posted January 19, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 19, 2007 Am I correct in thinking that knives should not be stored in their leather sheaths? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted January 19, 2007 Share #2 Posted January 19, 2007 That is correct. There is a reaction between the metal and the acids contained in the leather. I'm sure there are others here that can explain it better but I wanted to get you a reasonably quick answwer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfc-Grunt Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted January 19, 2007 That is correct. There is a reaction between the metal and the acids contained in the leather. I'm sure there are others here that can explain it better but I wanted to get you a reasonably quick answwer. Thanks Bilko, I thought that was the case. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ad82recon Posted January 19, 2007 Share #4 Posted January 19, 2007 Is that TRUE !!!!.....OMG Please verify this please Regards Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted January 20, 2007 Share #5 Posted January 20, 2007 Lloyd, Sgt. Bilko speaks the truth! Verdigris (that yucky green stuff) forms on copper and brass and tends to eat it away over time. Besides, that green stuff is fairly poisonous so don't eat it. The tannins in the leather also tend to do bad things to iron and steel and they retain moisture. It really is better if the blades are not stored in the leather sheath. I have no trouble with edged weapons stored in fiberglass or metal scabbards. Some leather scabbards seem to be OK if they have liners or springs. The wooden liners separate the leather from the steel blade just like the steel springs do. One should watch the leather scabbards for white mold or green verdigris and remove it if it appears. The appearance of these things can also indicate that there is too much humidity and it is a good idea to keep humidity low for a variety of reasons. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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