Does this blade require sealing Victas Koki Niwa ZF?

[Nick80]

So i just got a new blade. Its upper veneer is hinoki. The finish of surface looks like it is high polished. So i have no idea if it has sealing protection or not.
And if it is not sealed, does it require sealing with such a fine finish? I have made a research, and opinions on hinoki are different, but for example revolution 3 lacquer has warning in instruction, to not use it on hinoki wood. And in general, there is statement in inet, that hinoki does not absorb water, so it does not have problems with splintering.
I showed the surface on video.
Who can give some good recommendation?

 

[Dronnken]

I usually seal my blades. Once I skipped it and the thing splintered when I used Revolution No.3. Honestly, I think it also depends on the glue—DHS No.15 has always worked fine for me. Super easy to peel off, both from the wood and the sponge, no damage at all. I’ve never owned an outer Hinoki, but if I ever get one, I’d seal it right away, no second thoughts.

 

[boretennis]

i have a victas outer hinoki and it did not require sealing, i changed rubbers several times and it always went super smooth. but i can't say if that's due to the hinoki or if victas just does a good job in factory sealing.

 

[Sriver1]

I always seal my blades and sand them after. It takes a minute and protects the blade.

 

[mightymouse]

Long time ago I read that hinoki can't splinter. WRONG.... my hinoki blade splintered quite badly. But the odd thing is when you apply sealant to hinoki (water based sealant), it seems like they absorb the liquid quickly. It dried faster than on limba or koto.

 

[lodro]

I sealed my Kokutaku 9 layer Hinoki blade twice with fine layers of sealent................and it still splintered