Michael Hodge
16th November 2007, 16:14
Took delivery of a rather fine Swordstore iaito yesterday. Thing is, the leather ito, though of very high quality, is quite smooth and somewhat perilous to handle as a result.
Does anyone have any suggestions as how to to work in leather ito aside from simply putting it through normal use? I'm the furthest thing from a craftsperson, but the first thing that sprang to mind is to use a very fine grit sandpaper to very lightly rub some texture into the ito, but I figure that would damage it if anything.
Advice appreciated.
Thanks,
Michael Hodge
Does anyone have any suggestions as how to to work in leather ito aside from simply putting it through normal use? I'm the furthest thing from a craftsperson, but the first thing that sprang to mind is to use a very fine grit sandpaper to very lightly rub some texture into the ito, but I figure that would damage it if anything.
Advice appreciated.
Thanks,
Michael Hodge