One tin, three jobs
Care for the gear you plan to keep
Leather, wood, and metal all wear the same way: they dry out, take on water, and lose their finish. One tin takes care of all three.
Leather
Conditions boots, belts, bags, and gloves, and helps them shed water.
Wood
Brings tool handles and well used wood back to life with a natural, hand rubbed finish.
Metal
A thin coat on axe heads, blades, and tools helps keep moisture off and protect against rust.
Nothing synthetic
No petroleum, no seed oils, and no synthetic fragrance.
What's inside
Grass-fed beef tallow works into leather and wood to condition them and keep them from drying out. Beeswax adds a protective layer that helps leather shed water and keeps moisture off metal. A blend of 100% pure essential oils gives it a scent of woodsmoke, cured leather, and fresh pine.
That's it. No petroleum, no seed oils, and no synthetic fragrance.
Built for use
For the things that work hard and get better with age
The boots that have been resoled twice. The axe that came from a grandparent's shed. The leather bag that's been everywhere. Good gear isn't meant to be replaced. It's meant to be looked after.
A little wax every so often keeps leather supple, wood from cracking, and steel from rusting, so the things you rely on keep working the way they should.
Every batch is made in small amounts and poured by hand into a metal tin, with a scent of woodsmoke, cured leather, and fresh pine from 100% pure essential oils.
Made for
What it works on
Leather bootsBelts and bagsWork glovesWooden tool handlesAxe heads and bladesHand tools
How to use it
Three simple steps
- 1Test a small spot first
Start with a clean, dry surface and try a little on a hidden area. It will darken most leather slightly, so make sure you like the result.
- 2Work in a thin layer
Use a soft shoe brush or a lint free cloth to work the wax into the leather, wood, or metal. A little goes a long way.
- 3Buff, and reapply often
Buff away any excess. Reapply often, especially on gear that sees rain, snow, or hard use.
Why it's different
Heritage Gear Wax vs. the usual gear care
Most gear care products do one job with a long list of ingredients. This does three with a short one.
| Feature | Heritage Gear WaxYou're here | Typical gear careOff the shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Grass-fed tallow and beeswax | Often petroleum or mineral oil |
| Scent | 100% pure essential oils | Often synthetic fragrance |
| Works on | Leather, wood, and metal | Usually one material |
| Packaging | Metal tin | Often plastic |
| Made | Small batches, poured by hand | Mass produced |
Goes well with
Questions
Good to know
Will it darken my leather?
Yes, most leather will darken slightly, which is common with natural wax and fat based conditioners. Always test a small, hidden spot first to make sure you like the result.
Does it make leather water resistant?
It helps leather shed water. For boots and gear that see a lot of rain or snow, reapply often to keep that protection up.
Can I use it on metal?
Yes. A thin coat on axe heads, knife blades, and hand tools helps keep moisture off and protect against rust.
What does it smell like?
Woodsmoke, cured leather, and fresh pine, from a blend of 100% pure essential oils. There's no synthetic fragrance.
Is there anything I shouldn't use it on?
Skip suede and nubuck, since wax will change their texture. It's also not for cutting boards or anything that touches food.
How often should I reapply?
Often. Whenever leather starts to look dry, wood looks thirsty, or your gear has been through wet weather, give it another coat.
What should I apply it with?
A soft shoe brush or a lint free cloth. The brush works it into seams and stitching, and the cloth is good for buffing.
Is it vegetarian?
No. It's made with grass-fed beef tallow and beeswax.
How should I store it?
Somewhere cool, with the lid on. Like any natural wax balm, it softens in heat and firms up again when it cools.
How much is shipping?
Free on orders over $75. Smaller orders are calculated at checkout.
Gear worth keeping, kept well.
Grass-fed tallow, beeswax, and pure essential oils. No petroleum, no seed oils, no synthetic fragrance. Free shipping on orders over $75.
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