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December 27th, 2007, 03:15 PM #1
Does your Crossbreed holster smell like fish?
At first I thought I was imagining things, but as soon as I opened the package I got a whiff of something sour, almost like rotting fish, just not as strong. I've been wearing it for the past 3 days or so, and it is starting to break in. I like it a lot, but 3-5 times a day I get another smell of fish. Am I the only one?! Any suggestions on how to get rid of it? Is this just what leather and kydex smell like?!
Thanks in advance,
Chris
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December 27th, 2007, 03:24 PM #2
Re: Does your Crossbreed holster smell like fish?
I love the smell of leather. It has never smelled like fish to me.
I don't know what you are smelling.
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December 27th, 2007, 03:25 PM #3
Re: Does your Crossbreed holster smell like fish?
best thread ever
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December 27th, 2007, 03:27 PM #4
Re: Does your Crossbreed holster smell like fish?
LOL! I know this fits the mold of a troll thread, but it's an honest question!
It definitely doesn't smell like any leather I've been around before.
ChrisLast edited by chrisaka; December 27th, 2007 at 03:29 PM.
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December 27th, 2007, 03:27 PM #5Banned
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Re: Does your Crossbreed holster smell like fish?
When I used to keep American Pitbull Terriers, all of the better - really heavy duty - dog collars always smelled like fish oil.
This was because the oil used to waterproof these collars was, in fact, fish oil. Apparently it's as good for leather as it is stinky. The smell will wear off; my dog's collars used to smell for a month or more before the stink began to subside. If you want to get rid of it, simply wash the holster down with detergent and reoil it with a lubricant like Pecard's Leather Dressing.
If it were my holster I'd give it a light wash, put the gun in a plastic baggie or Saran Wrap, insert it in the holster and press the leather to shape around the pistol with my fingers. Then, let the damp holster dry out slowly over a two or three day period of time before finally using the Pecard's - Which can be applied in a PREHEATED oven set to the LOWEST temperature for about 15 or 20 minutes.
Ain't no big deal. Fish oil is a very good leather preservative; but, this is the first time I've ever heard of it being used on an article of personal clothing other than heavy work boots.Last edited by G21.45; December 27th, 2007 at 03:36 PM.
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December 27th, 2007, 03:33 PM #6
Re: Does your Crossbreed holster smell like fish?
lol I don't doubt its a legit question, sometimes products just plain stink....
very amusing title though
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December 27th, 2007, 03:53 PM #7
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December 27th, 2007, 03:57 PM #8
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December 27th, 2007, 04:21 PM #9
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December 27th, 2007, 05:17 PM #10
Re: Does your Crossbreed holster smell like fish?
I've heard that some gun holsters are made from the hides of shark, whale, stingray, etc. So that could explain the fishy smell. It could also be the fish oil used for lubrication/conditioning or during the leather tanning process.
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