High gloss handle finish?

[Joseph Bandeko]

Hey, I’m doing a custom for a guy who wants a high gloss finish on the Olive wood handle(s).
So I’m wondering what are y’all’s favorite high gloss wood finishes?
Any recommendations are welcome!

 

[FredyCro]

I'd recommend to watch the video of Kyle Royer's dad on CA finish or Kyle Royers 2k spray lacquer finish on the XAL knife. I don't like glossy finishes so never tried doing it.

What ever you do prep your olive oil wood very good because it is oily.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

A CA finish like Bruce Bump's or Hyle's technique looks like glass.

I like to use well stabilized wood and sand to 8000 grit, them buff on a linen buff with a touch of white compound. It also looks like glass.

 

[Hengelo_77]

Micro mesh goes up to 12.000 and takes less then 15min after you've sanded up to 2000

 

[Joseph Bandeko]

Thanks guys! I might try the super glue finish.
Though I’m still open to other recommendations.