How to Finish Wooden Kitchen-Knife Handles

Just because a knife has a metal blade doesn't mean it also has to have a metal handle. A wooden handle on a knife gives it a timeless, natural appearance and adds to a wholesome, organic feeling when you're chopping fruits and vegetables. Regardless of whether you've carved your own knife handles or bought unfinished wood handles in a store, you'll need to finish them to both enhance their beauty and protect them for years to come.

Things You'll Need

• Thick towel
• Old paintbrush, 1 to 2 inches wide
• Mineral oil
• Lint-free cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Wrap a thick towel around the blade of the knife several times. Hold the knife securely by the top of the wrapped blade.

   • 2

     Dip an old but clean paintbrush in mineral oil and give the handle a generous coat. Repeat three times.

   • 3

     Allow the mineral oil to soak into the wood until the wood nearly absorbs all of it. Wipe off the excess with a lint-free cloth.

   • 4

     Repeat this procedure every year to keep your knife's wood finish well protected and looking great.