novaculite blade

[gutpile]

just made a killer novaculite blade. scars are perfect... however you can't really see them .. wet blade and they pop... dry .. nothing..lol... gray and white material... any suggestions... tru oil.. not a fan... wax? if it had a lil sheen they would really show...its been heat treated or so I was told... gut

[JEB]

Drip white wax on it ( many spots on the blade) and carefully (cuz its hot) hold over a torch to melt and spread the wax over the blade. I rub the wax in with a paper towel. Do both sides. After the blade cools off buff the blade with a cotton shirt. This will shine it up and cover small blemishes/steps.  I do this to all my points and blades. Really makes the blade/point look nice.

[gutpile]

thanks JEB ..I'll give it a try... I know cooking it should add sheen but it is already treated.. no steps or blemishes.. came out really nice... gut..aka. kirk

[gutpile]

 worked like a charm ... thanks jeb

[sleek]

worked like a charm ... thanks jeb

Ehhh hemmm.... Excuse me but I believe you are forgetting something?

[JEB]

what would that be?

[sleek]

what would that be?

Well, pictures of course!

[gutpile]

haha... ok I got to take one but it is an after.. didn't take a before... still have to tilt it right to see the scars good but made a huge difference... gut..aka.. Kirk

[RickB]

Just now seeing this. I rub Cedarwood Oil on some points and buff on my cotton jeans. Cedarwood Oil is available in health food stores and is actually used to treat and penetrate/clear up emeralds a little.

[gutpile]

hope this works

[bjrogg]

Yup. That works. 
Bjrogg

[paulc]

Wow....P

[gutpile]

finished with bear jaw.. came out nice

[JEB]

You did real good with that knife and handle. OUTSTANDING

[sleek]

Now THATS what I'm talking about.  Gosh I wish I could knap like that.