timcsaw
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From the white metal hardware right down to the Bamboo Root handle, this thing is WICKED (New Englander for "GREAT")!
The root was a bit dry (and almost chalk-gray in color) so I gave it a BLO bath for about 3 days followed by a liberal application with many coats of Teak Oil. The Bamboo Root is naturally porous and "grippy" rough so I did a bit of sanding between the bath and after each coat of Teak Oil... once the wood finally sealed up, out came the beautiful color and grain. It's still "grippy" and textured but without the roughness it had prior to the oil (almost "splintery"). First BB Root handle I've had and I absolutely love it.
Kumar did a great job with this one and it's razor sharp. I use it when I'm riding the lawn tractor to remove limbs and brush that are overhead which knock my hat off... It's fast enough to clean off a free-hanging limb with the flick of the wrist. I also use my Reti for the same purpose, but this Tamang will handle stuff bigger than my thumb (free hanging without support).... just slash and it's gone. The Reti is great for the smaller stuff because it's also so quick. They are both like a scythe that you hold in your hand.
Job well done Kumar!!!
I highly recommend these for those who don't already have one.
Try the Bamboo Root... you'll like it!
The root was a bit dry (and almost chalk-gray in color) so I gave it a BLO bath for about 3 days followed by a liberal application with many coats of Teak Oil. The Bamboo Root is naturally porous and "grippy" rough so I did a bit of sanding between the bath and after each coat of Teak Oil... once the wood finally sealed up, out came the beautiful color and grain. It's still "grippy" and textured but without the roughness it had prior to the oil (almost "splintery"). First BB Root handle I've had and I absolutely love it.
Kumar did a great job with this one and it's razor sharp. I use it when I'm riding the lawn tractor to remove limbs and brush that are overhead which knock my hat off... It's fast enough to clean off a free-hanging limb with the flick of the wrist. I also use my Reti for the same purpose, but this Tamang will handle stuff bigger than my thumb (free hanging without support).... just slash and it's gone. The Reti is great for the smaller stuff because it's also so quick. They are both like a scythe that you hold in your hand.
Job well done Kumar!!!
I highly recommend these for those who don't already have one.
Try the Bamboo Root... you'll like it!
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