ajkezele Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Looking for suggestions on products to use for a pocket knife I'm making as a Christmas gift. It is really simple project but I want to make sure the finish holds up well and of course looks great. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I don't want to post a link to another forum, not sure it is allowed. Do a google search for knifenetwork, it is good source with lots of info, including finishes on folders. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajkezele Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I don't want to post a link to another forum, not sure it is allowed. Do a google search for knifenetwork, it is good source with lots of info, including finishes on folders. Good luck.Thanks, I'll take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 FYI, there's no problem linking to another forum if it will be of value to someone. Gourd head. We're not prisoners here...this place is about learning.But I'd just rub on a couple coats of T&T. Close-to-the-wood, low sheen, silky smooth and beautiful. The last thing I'd want on knife scales is a film. But that's me. I don't care for film in general. Simply handling the knife over the years will give it a patina that will be unmatched by any finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajkezele Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 FYI, there's no problem linking to another forum if it will be of value to someone. Gourd head. We're not prisoners here...this place is about learning.But I'd just rub on a couple coats of T&T. Close-to-the-wood, low sheen, silky smooth and beautiful. The last thing I'd want on knife scales is a film. But that's me. I don't care for film in general. Simply handling the knife over the years will give it a patina that will be unmatched by any finish.Sorry...T&T? Relatively new to wood working so I'm trying to pick up on the lingo.Thanks for the response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Sorry...Tried & True. So far I've only used the kind linked below but I love it. They make a couple other varieties. Great for small pieces, decorative pieces. Wipe on, wipe off, buff. So easy. And totally natural. Allegedly.http://www.woodcraft.com/product/126854/tried-true-original-wood-finish-pint.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajkezele Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Awesome, thanks. Am I correct in assuming this isn't something I could find at a Lowe's or HD? I have BLO and poly but are there any other products that would be better that I could find at a big box store? Absent an alternative I was thinking of just using one or both of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Eric, does that mean you and ARS are no longer buddies or is there a time and place for everything. What does the T&T do for ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Time and place. ARS is still my one true love. I intend to go down the tung oil wormhole one day and when the time is right get the Fuji out of the box and learn lacquers and try shellac again. In the meantime I use ARS on 90% of my builds. I like the T&T on small items that don't need much protection. It's as natural as a finish can look. Here are a couple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Having said that, wouldn't the pocket knife need way more protection than say the reindeer or the box, which by the way aren't too shabby. Did uncle Mel get you started on those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Why would your knife need protection? Isn't the handle in your hand when in use? Does it not also line up with all the other advice to not use films on wood handled tools? The film will make a wet tool slippery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I don't think a pocketknife would need any protection since there's nothing out there that can truly protect a pocketknife from the abuse a pocketknife takes. So I would just quench its thirst with some kind of oil and let nature take its course. Over the years the oils from your hand will essentially act as finish.And yes, the obligatory reindeer are of course Uncle Mel inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Yeah, the old fart was supposed to send me a pattern but I guess his patent is still pending as I've yet to receive it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Here ya go Coop. There's a million on the gargle but this is the one I used. Just use tracing paper and take it right off the computer. I chopped the tails off mine and made a couple other minor changes...do what you wish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks man! Look out Mel, the market's flooded now, with no residuals coming your way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Back to the topic I have used "Teak Oil" finish from Lowes to finish knife scales. Supposed to be good for dense woods. Another good choice would be birchwood casey gunstock finish. True-Oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I just watched a video of someone using BLO and CA glue on a turned bottle stopper. Looked like a great finish with a hard shell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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