Sewar painted black

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Henk

I picked up a sewar. The blade, hilt and the upper part of the scabbard are painted with black paint. The paint is quite fresh. I cann still smell it.
What is a good and secure way to remove the paint?

Hi Henk,
What type of paint do you think it is?

Cheap paint stripper (caustic soda type) should take it off of the blade without incident.

But what's the handle made of?
Paint stripper will completely remove the patina from wood, and probobly from horn.
I'd try carefully flaking it off of the hilt if possible.
Post some pics, might make the problem clearer.