Thank you for this, very useful, as usual from you. Would you recommend sealing the handle, as some people do, to prevent moisture accumulation that can change the weight balance of the blade? Or would that make the handle too slippery?
I actually use linseed oil on the handle if it’s a soft light wood. If it’s a harder wood like teak or wenge it’s no use, leave it naked.
Either or but boiled is to prefer since it hardens better. Raw penetrates better but doesn’t harden good. Boiled penetrates less but hardens. If I want to treat a piece of wood for the outdoors I start with a few layers raw oil to penetrate and a few layers of boiled on top. It’s kind of sealing.But be prepared to wait for a long time for it to harden properly.
Cheers
L-zr
