What to use on Non-Stabilized Chinese Quince?

[wrathothebunny]

Hello all. I'm new to this forum and this is my first post. I just received as a present a beautiful Mcusta (MC-1) Folder with a 3.25" VG-10 blade and Chinese Quince Wood scales.

I believe that the Quince scales are non-stabilized - I've sent email requests to Mcusta customer service to confirm this. I've also noticed that the scales could stand to have quite a bit more polish - I can still see machining marks on them.

Anyway, if these Quince scales are indeed non-stabilized, I wish to give them a treatment that will condition them, protect them against moisture, and perhaps harden them - if this is a good idea. I would also like this treatment to improve the shine/luminescence/color. I also could use recommendations on how to safely polish these scales to a brilliant shine afterwards.

I would love this knife to last for years to come, and would be grateful for any advise you may provide.

 

[rebeltf]

Congrats on a beautiful knife , I've had my eye on one of those for a while and , welcome to Blade Forums.

As many say , the search function is your friend here. but feel free to ask questions.
There have been some recent threads regarding wood sealants.

I'm sure the quince is pre-dried as in it will not change shape noticibly.
If I recall correctly you can take the scales off with a torx bit , then polish them to your liking , my preference is over 1500 grit.

My advice is to score some of this

and follow the easy directions , be sure to let the coats dry since it's winter now and colder.

Quince is not a really hard/dense wood so it should take up the coating pretty well.