Hey guys,
Anyone ever use mesquite wood for handle scales? Does it need stabilized? If you have used it, how did you finish it? I came into a PLANK of this stuff that looks like it was cut out of the tree trunk. The wood is very nice and the grain has awesome patterns in it and its been dried for years. If you have pictures of any knives with mesquite handles post them up.
Second question, I have a piece of jet black ebony that I just got. It has been coated in wax, how do I get that crap off so I can use it?
Thanks,
John
Anyone ever use mesquite wood for handle scales? Does it need stabilized? If you have used it, how did you finish it? I came into a PLANK of this stuff that looks like it was cut out of the tree trunk. The wood is very nice and the grain has awesome patterns in it and its been dried for years. If you have pictures of any knives with mesquite handles post them up.
Second question, I have a piece of jet black ebony that I just got. It has been coated in wax, how do I get that crap off so I can use it?
Thanks,
John