How do I finish these redheart scales I just made?

[uyotg]

Hi, really sorry for just jumping in and asking before diving deep into the search results, but I'm too excited about this project and want to go get the things I need ASAP
I just made some scales out of redheart and I'd like to know what I need to do to it to make it work. Can someone give me the short, lazy man's answer?

I don't even know the terms... treat? Finish? Seal? Stabilize? I do know that I need this to wood to be durable, waterproof, still grippy, and I'd like to use a UV inhibitor to keep it looking that nice red.

Any suggestions? Again, sorry not to make short work of this craft. I respect your knowledge and experience... but I'm just so excited to get these scales done and on my ESEE6!

 

[BenR.T.]

sand to 600 grit, and seal with teak oil.
short enough.
See.

 

[uyotg]

Thanks, Ben any recommended brand? I checked out Watco, Messmer's Caribbean Extreme (which seems to have a ton of UV protection touted as a feature), and Meguiar (which seems to have no UV protection feature advertised).

I must say that wood on your knife looks awesome. That's pretty much what I'm looking for!

 

[BenR.T.]

I use Watco Teak Oil on all my wood handles, just follow the instructions on the back of the can!