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New Bowie Knife
Almostpighunter:
Just finished putting this together. Knife blank is from Texas Knifemaker Supply (Buffalo Bowie) and the antler is Red Stag. Ihaven't put a finish/sealer on the antler yet and was wondering if anyone had some advice. Want something glossy, but has a durable and hard finish to it. Some of the other finishes I've used on knife handles got sticky/tacky after long periods of holding/cutting/skinning and would like to avoid that.
Appreciate any input! Thanks guys!
Pat B:
I wouldn't put any finish on it. Let hand oil be the finish.
bubby:
what Pat said, look's nice, Bub
stickbender:
I wouldn't bother trying to finish the handle with anything either, but to my "Own personal taste" I would shorten the handle to the first notch on the bottom of the grip, and round the top to meet it. If you can understand what I mean. Other than my own taste, that is a nice knife! ;)
Wayne
bryan irwin:
looks cool leave it as is.
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