I've coated lots of sticks w. tung. The toughness and water resistance has been the best.
The down side is the slow drying after multiple coats. During the winter months, I have to let sticks stand by windows to help set the oil in a few days instead of a week. Multiple coats add a yellow cast.
I've been using "teak" oil more. The blend I have is mostly BLO with added naphthol compounds. Lighter toned, faster drying, and it penetrates denser woods better.
For gloss, I finish w. a carnauba wax product, which buffs up almost glassy if the wood is smooth enough.