File and antler suggestions and crit

[Leon.R]

Here ya go
An attempt to buils a file and antler knife with handtools only, I still need to build a beltsander  :D  
Two questions if you all dont mind...
Should i sand the blade lenthwise or striaght down to the edge for the finnish?
And what do I use to finnish the handle, superglue will be to thin I am thinking...
Still far from finished but wouold like to hear what you guys think.
Thanks
 

[Ragnarok Forge]

I would clean the handle and then hit it with any of a number of paste waxes.  The antler is pretty tough and just needs to be sealed to help keep it from drying out.