What do you use on those vintage leather quivers that have become dried out and brittle because of age and neglect? is there something you can soak them in, or apply that will make them soft and supple again?

Moleman1 ...

I have a couple of quivers that are over 100 years old. I tend to clean them first with warm water and saddle soap and then use generous amounts of Neatsfoot Oil when they're dry

Lexol...Jim

MM1- I have a few older Bear quivers and a couple of old Pearsons as well and I use Tandy Leather cleaner and rejuvinator. Both rehydrate the leather very well for me and I have had no problems. Good Shooting to you.

Picked up a bottle from Redwing shoes that is their blend of liquid mink oil, wax, and who knows what. It has a unique smell that goes away in a few days. Regardless my dry, tired leather drinks it up and becomes plyable and happy again and is quite water repellent too. I've heard good things on Balliston on leather too, you may want to look into some of that too.

What about quivers with fur? Oil inside? John

Neastfoots oil. But first I leave them in a box with a humidifyure At least 2 days . Slow introbuctionof moisture. Then I clean with saddle soap if not too severe. If severe, Swab Methyl Hydrate softly. Then wash with mild soapy water. Let dry. THEN Neastfoots oil. Several applications. You will see Salt bleeding on the leather. Wipe off and gently rub. You. an finish up with a Mink oil etc but these products block the pours. I prefer to let the leather breath.

I've used saddle soap on a vintage King Sport quiver with pretty good results

100 year old quivers? According to some on here (fans of Lars on YouTube), quivers are a Hollywood invention. :)

That is interesting. I just finished reading Thomas Hastings, The British Archer, 1831. There is drawing of an archer with a belt quiver with several arrows, and also a drawing of arrows, a bow, and yes, not one but two back quivers. Very interesting.

Beware of Neatsfoot oil take it from a lifettime Horseman it will rot stiching but does wonders for leather a leather conditoning is much better Saddle soap id good though for cleaning !!!

HillbillyKing is right, Neatsfoot oil will rot stitching and ultimately ruin quality leather -- I, too, have seen too much horse tack ruined with it. I would also stay away from anything else that has "oil" in the description or contents -- vegetable, animal, or petroleum. Plus in the long run, such products will attract and hold dirt. For really dry stuff, I'd put it in a plastic box or a big plastic bag with a very slightly, nearly dry, moist towel to re-humidify the leather for a few days. Repeat if necessary. A very light cleaning with saddle soap (and I mean light -- too many folks drown the leather in a shampoo of soap). It is always better to do two or three light cleanings than one massive one. Gentle, gentle. The absolute best product I have used is Passier Lederbalsam, available in horse supply stores. It is the ONLY thing I will use on multi-thousand dollar show saddles. Put the leather in the sun, or warm SLIGHTLY with a hair dryer and rub it softly into the leather. Keep it warm until it soaks in. Repeat the process with light coats over a couple of days until the leather won't take any more. Rub off excess and you are good to go. Good luck!

Stoners question is the big one for me .What about fur quivers.?Made this 25 years ago.Mostly soft but parts are getting dry and tearing. Kangaroo and Fox skin

"According to some on here (fans of Lars on YouTube), quivers are a Hollywood invention. :)" Hmmmmm, I'll have to watch his videos.

Clean up the leather first, then rub in linseed, or safflower oil. The every once in a while use some Montana pitch blend to keep the soft.

FDP... yes. . Very entertaining videos.... but historically innaccurate and quite subjective. He sure is fast though.

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