re: Presentation box for knife

I either brush or pad shellac on, Ryan. But it’s one of my favorite finishes. But I also mix it (in a rag) with BLO or tung oil and make a friction finish I use a lot on the lathe.

Thanks, Mike!

Thanks, Oldrivers!

Thanks, Eric! I bought that torrefied curly maple back in the summer, and have been waiting for a project for it. This one seemed like a good choice, and once I got some finish on it, it sure did pop. Looks better in person than in the photos, even.