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I don't make knife handles myself, but I hope to someday. I'm an avid fan of this kind of craftsmanship and have commissioned custom handles for all my knives so far. I'm wondering what it takes to get that ultimate glossy shine on (in this instance) black horn? Do some makers lacquer their handles as a final step and wet sand/polish them? Or do they rely on finer and finer grades of sanding and waxing plus buffing?
My latest commissioned project is going back to the knifemaker for a few revisions, and one thing I've asked is for a very high gloss polish for the black buffalo horn. I'm curious what is the best way to achieve this, as long as it's relatively durable. I wouldn't want a simple sprayed on gloss varnish making everything look nice and shiny, only to have it bubble or peel in a few months use. So whether it's a lacquer, varnish, wax, I'd be curious to read about others experience with achieving an ultimate gloss finish.
Thanks
My latest commissioned project is going back to the knifemaker for a few revisions, and one thing I've asked is for a very high gloss polish for the black buffalo horn. I'm curious what is the best way to achieve this, as long as it's relatively durable. I wouldn't want a simple sprayed on gloss varnish making everything look nice and shiny, only to have it bubble or peel in a few months use. So whether it's a lacquer, varnish, wax, I'd be curious to read about others experience with achieving an ultimate gloss finish.
Thanks