Has anyone on this forum used teak oil for their knife handles? If so, would you kindly explain your process? How durable is this finish? Can the knife handle be easily refreshed with a fresh coat of oil? Also, is there a preferable brand of oil such as Watco, etc., or is teak oil just teak oil? I thank you for your time and any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Teak Oil
- Thread starter bmills
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EdCaffreyMS
"The Montana Bladesmith"
Sorry I didn't see this sooner. Teak oil is a finish that is more for "beauty" then durability. It's often used on fine furniture and other items that will not see exposure to the elements or otherwise require durability.
Of the "oil" type finishes, I would suggest Danish Oil, or my favorite is Tru-Oil (the stuff from Birchwood Casey that's use for firearms stocks) It has a specific way it needs to be applied.... there's a free video on how to apply it here: http://www.caffreyknives.net/how_to_videos.html 6th video down the page.
Of the "oil" type finishes, I would suggest Danish Oil, or my favorite is Tru-Oil (the stuff from Birchwood Casey that's use for firearms stocks) It has a specific way it needs to be applied.... there's a free video on how to apply it here: http://www.caffreyknives.net/how_to_videos.html 6th video down the page.