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How Do you Finish Your Wooded Scales?

Discussion in 'JK Handmade Knives' started by w.t. anderson, Nov 6, 2016.

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  1. Nov 6, 2016 #1
    w.t. anderson

    w.t. anderson Gold Member Gold Member

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    John, your knives are by far my favorite users (ViKtims and Kepharts, mostly) but I was curious (as I believe others may be) how you finish the wooden scales on your knives. Tung oil? BLO? Danish oil? Do you use different finishes on different types of wood (Tiger Maple vs. Walnut vs. Osage Orange)?

    BLO it is. Thanks for the quick reply!
     
    Last edited: Nov 6, 2016
  2. Nov 6, 2016 #2
    JK Knives

    JK Knives Moderator Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I use boiled linseed oil on all my wood handles.
     
  3. Nov 13, 2016 #3
    w.t. anderson

    w.t. anderson Gold Member Gold Member

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    A belated thanks for the reply.
     
  4. Nov 27, 2016 #4
    Tetsujin 140.6

    Tetsujin 140.6 Gold Member Gold Member

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    John, do you recommend reapplying linseed oil to wood handles, and if so, how often? Thanks.
     
  5. Nov 28, 2016 #5
    JK Knives

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    If they start looking dingy I like to use 0000 steel wool on them then reapply the oil.
     
  6. Nov 28, 2016 #6
    Tetsujin 140.6

    Tetsujin 140.6 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thanks John.
     
  7. Nov 28, 2016 #7
    333.okh

    333.okh

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    John...I use a blend of BLO, turpentine and bees wax...probably overkill.
     

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