Diamond Wood Handles

[Jack142]

In Blade magazine, I read that some knife makers rub several coats of "crazy glue" on thier handles. It supposedly gives the handles a better shine. So, does anybody know if I can do this to Diamond wood handles. I got (Indigo Blue)handles and wanted a better shine then what I have. Since, its a kitchen knife I figure the extra coating wouldnt hurt. (My wife is tough on kitchen knives)
Any advice is apppriecated.
Jack

 

[Crayola]

I suppose you could do that, but dymondwood is best finished by buffing. I don't have a buffer, so to buff I chuck buffign wheels into my drill press!

Go to the store and pick up a buffing wheel and buffing compound. Ideally you'd want compound from a knifemaking supply place. But for now, pick up the finest stuff you can get wherever you pick up your buffing wheel and enjoy! Byt he way, the wheels I use are 5" in diameter and.. oh... 3/4" in thickness I think.

And be careful! Hang on tight.

 

[cpirtle]

What Crayola said!

Dymondwood is expoxy impregnated so when you buff it you can get a glasslike finish, very polished and glossy.

If you want it smooth but not so glossy, buff it to a gloss and then use a green scotch brite to knock the gloss off.

 

[Jack142]

Thanks for the replys, BUT know I wonder what kind of handle material were they talking about in Blade. I remember them talking about rubbing several coats on with thier finger, and then buffing ?
Thanks Jack

 

[cpirtle]

The other wood could almost be anything. Many makers use burle's which are not very strong and woods like snakewood are also fairly light weight, I could see the super glue acting to strengthen it.

I would advise against using your finger to rub Crazy Glue in though Would be a sure fire way to never lose your knife!