Schitka you sir are wrong but that's never stopped you from posting before. Incorrect
Oil + shellac is what most early varnishes were made of. Kimber customer service absolutely told me all they use is boiled linseed oil. Not my opinion but fact. Call them and ask. Incorrect Oil and various resins are varnishes. Lac is one of them... check up on the difference. They do not use nor recommend BLO, it wouold be absolutely stupid to use it!
You are correct BLO and Shellac mixture isn't the most waterproof finish. I believe it to be very similar to what Kimber uses. The factory Kimber finish is not very durable either. The finish I use is an easy maintenance coat and keeps them looking new. You are free to use whatever high tech finish you like. Incorrect I doubt you have the first clue what BLO is and why it is useless in quality finishes. Your finish will spot white in the slightest rain.
BLO/Shellac rubbed until tacky is a classic rubbed finish which is also used on all Bark River knife handles unless an oily exotic wood is used in which case it is simply buffed with wax. Incorrect on classic rubbed finish...
I've used BLO/Shellac on axe and hatchet handles for years and it holds up reasonably well. Incorrect, laughing!
