Need a little help/suggestions for a finish on wood knife handles.....I have tried Tru Oil, Stock Sheen, BC Walnut Stain, paste wax and a combination of them. Even after multiple coats with OOOO steel wool after each dried coat, the handles are still too dull. Would like a stain or semi gloss finish, depending on wood type. Mainly using Desert Ironwood, Zicorte, Cocobolo and Brazilian Rosewood, I did try some black walnut with Tru Oil and it worked pretty good, but the darn thing started cracking, not dried enough as I thought.
Here is one I finished today with Desert Ironwood....
http://gunner.sixshootercommunity.org/Knives/3198Iron.jpgI'd be most thankful for any tips and suggestions.
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