I just made a kitchen knife block out of red oak, specifically to hold some of my larger, older, non-stainless high carbon blades. Now I'm wondering how to finish it:
Can I stain it with an oil or water stain or is that not good around food?
Can I poly-varnish it?
Should I just oil it? If so, can I use Tung oil or better stick with Mineral oil 'cause of the food issue?
thanks,
chuck