more fine profiling and sanding of the handle with a finer grit to remove the various marks.
making a filet to fill the slot in the bottom.
experiment with stains - I'd like to introduce tannin, then try and iron wash as it's something I've wanted to do for some time. As it will get wet and dirty I'd also like to try the mineral oil (or baby oil as that's what I have) thing that people on knife forums sometimes recommend. If anyone's done that some tips would be appreciated.
clean up the blade and sharpen it. Actually quite nervous about shaping the tip.
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