Repeat this step as needed to bring back the original shine. Consult me if you have serious rust problems. Wood handles and sheaths . I use durable hardwoods that resist cracking, but all wood dries out with age and may fade from direct sunlight. Leather sheaths .
Leather is generally easy to care for.
I use Neatsfoot oil, available from Tandy Leather, to keep sheaths in good condition. The leather is lightly wiped down with the oil, and then buffed with a soft cloth. Shoe polish can be used to cover nicks or scratches that occur on the surface. Do not store the blade long-term in the leather sheath. The high carbon steel of your blade should hold an edge for a very long time.