New To Me Technique

I decided to test a new technique I read about on a hammer handle I have, it's very simple process. First, a put a few coats of linseed oil are applied to a freshly sanded handle. After that a butane torch was used to charred the handle, then another quick sanding. Final step, while the handle is still hot, was to melt bees wax on the wood.

Finished State

Before the Process