Thanks Robert,
The ferrule is soldered, as are the bands of the scabbard. The solder joints are very precisely fitted, and very little solder shows. The bands are simply nailed to the scabbard. The leather keeper is sewn on the back, rather than the interlocking, almost dovetailed joint, that one often sees on Visayan scabbards. I'll try to get a pic posted tomorrow.
For my old leather goods I use Pecard Antique Leather dressing. I've been very pleased with it.
http://pecard.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?S...y_Code=antique After the leather has been treated for some time, and is pliable, I often use a coat of Fiebing Leather balm with Atom Wax
http://www.fiebing.com/Top_Finishes.aspx
On wood, if the finish or patina is intact, I just use a coat of Renaissance Wax.
http://www.restorationproduct.com/ If the wood is in very bad condition, I will sometimes use some Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil, which is a linseed oil gunstock finish.
http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/sport/...ID=5&subcat=11
Steve