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.

[Battara]

You could also soak the blade in acetone.

Boy crap like that burns my butter!

[Rick]

Start with Mineral Spirits or pure Alcohol .
If no response, then look at more agressive solvents.

[KuKulzA28]

one man's trash is another's treasure...
...and a man's treasure is another man's trash

The painter probably didn't value it at all

best of luck on the removal!

[Henk]

Would like to thank you all for your remarks and support.

Atlantia,
The hilt is as far as i can see now from wood and i think the paint is an acryl based paint. But i'm not a painter so it is a guess. I will post some pictures.

Rick,
I tried to whipe with a cloth and spirits. It is working and i think it is the mildest way to clean it. I'm only afraid it will take some evenings to get rid of the paint. Nice job fot the comming winter .Or should i soak it in a bath?

Kukulza, you are awfully right.

[Rick]

Okay, looks like nice progress has been made .

You may want to consider just how clean it should be for its age .

Do you plan to give the blade a soak to remove the rust ?

[Atlantia]

If its acrylic paint you should be able to flake it off of the surface of the wood with your finger nail without too much loss of patina.