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Danish oil is pretty good stuff, nice and low viscosity. I have used it on a few handles and it seems to give a good working finish and it is flush. My only concern has been getting enough oil into the wood, once the oil starts to cure the wood won't absorb more, it just sits around to be wiped off.
Having given it some thought I am going to try soaking my maple and masura birch handles in a really thinned down catalysed varnish. This stuff stays liquid for weeks in the fridge. With enough thinner it should penetrate about as well as the oil. And it gives a nice polished finish.
Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated
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