Newspaper runs an ad for a Christmas event featuring pictures with Satan. ?
https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/opinion/editorial-ad-lacked-attention-to-detail/
Is go with tung oil or linseed oil. It would preserve the character of the wood, scratches would be less evident than with an epoxy finish, and you can wipe on more oil when the finish begins looking a bit tired.
It looks impressive if it's done right. I was on Sicily Drop Zone at Ft. Bragg in 1987 when a C130 crashed doing this. If I recall correctly, there were five fatalities.