How to finish Ultrex Suretouch?

[Haines Custom]

I am experimenting with my first suretouch handle on a filet knife. I am wondering about the finishing process. How fine to sand it and what finish, if any, to use. This is intended to be a regular using knife.

 

[badge 405]

After shaping, I hand sand to 400 without any finish.

 

[Haines Custom]

Thanks for that info.

 

[Taz575]

320-400 grit finish. I apply Tung Oil to it, let dry for about 5 minutes minutes and then buff off with a rag/paper towel. It basically darkens the G10, but doesn't effect the grip.

Before:

and after the Tung Oil:

 

[Merle]

Wow - what a perfect sanding job on that handle... the "terrain" contours of the laminated G10 material is almost perfectly symmetrical fwd and aft of the middle "hump". Very Nice!

-andy

 

[Haines Custom]

Appreciate the in formation.