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  1. 31st December 2009, 03:38 PM #16
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    Quick answer - I left it dry (easy to remedy if I get a good reply). My concern is that oils may not dry properly. The Jarrah is oily in itself. And the knives will never go into the block wet.

    Other ideas?

    By-the-by, the handle design is proving very comfortable and stable.

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    Derek I just used Avacardo oil on a chopping board looks and feels great hard burnish sanded using 400
    I do like the look of your stand finish as well
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    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen View Post
    A couple of months ago I found three rather battered Sabatier chef knives - all minus their scales ...
    sounds like an interesting project...

    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen
    So I ground away the steel handles (avert your eyes if squeamish)...
    was a little worried at this point...


    Quote Originally Posted by derekcohen
    and turned new handles out of Rock She-oak. This wood has the most amazing fiddleback figure. And this is what appeared ...

    Holy Heck! They look amazing, especially in the knife block. Top save, Derek

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