Quote Originally Posted by Neil Miller View Post
The pores in bone scales are usually most evident at the top and bottom ends - in old handles the pores get filled with dirt, and because they were once the site of blood vessels they penetrate the bone and anything but the most superficial soiling is nigh impossible to clean or sand away.
Are there no awesome tricks for cleaning discoloration from bone scales?
Also, once you have bone cleaned (as much as you can) and sanded smooth, should one finish it with some sort of sealant or leave it natural? Seems like finishing would prevent further soiling, but would take away from the feel bone has...