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You can use KoChoLine on the soles. If you dont they may dry out amd crack. It is designed to replicate the natural oils/fats in hide, so will have ZERO adverse effects...unlike your experience with soles that become soft & spongy (due to the incorrect dressing destroying the cells) I store my b...

Hi Without getting too technical neatsfoot (the natural version) is too viscous/dense. The short term results are ok, I agree. The problem is longer term as it will degrade the cells in the leather if it continues to be used. I have had reenactor customers with similar pairs of very dry original boo...

Nice review. ..though I'd never suggest or approve of the use of neatsfoot oil There are MUCH better options, few worse. I would suggest instead KoChoLine as THE leather dressing to use. Not yet been contradicted on its purely positive effects. The saddler that trained me was told to use it by the o...

Looking to see if anyone has any Finnish kit they're no longer using? Hat sizes 59 & 60 Shoes/boots 42 Keen to locate a correct for period puukko or a modern version which has the correct look. Need mess tins, breadbag, shovel, helmet...almost everything really!! Good quality repro or original.....

I'm looking for the slider/buckle for a G98 sling...plus interested in any other G98 sling hardware. Also looking for an early G98 bayonet, to go with a 1915 dated G98. Prefer good condition, not battlefield relic , and ideally the butcher blade design (or pioneer version); with or without scabbard....

Any such groups in the UK?

...or any in the recent past?

Good news as I drew a blank at the Tampere show aside from a book and a pouch.

Will give the link some serious study...thanks

Anyone able to point me in the right direction for a few good reference books on Finnish uniforms and equipment? I picked up ONE decent book last month at the Tamarms show in Tampere, to get me started (Plus the girlfriend treated me to a nice SA marked 1917-dated German ammo pouch) The uniform book...

HI Just a quick hello to let everyone know I have finally found the site & hence joined I'll try to post what I am reproducing as & when I get projects sorted out (MG42 Lafette Straps, etc.) I can also assist with restoration queries & general leatherwork problems, etc. Cheers for now Jon