can't get the sap off my blade

[dengrrosshans]

I'm aware this is a topic that's been heavily discussed. I have a ka-bar short with a coated blade and I got some sap on it during my last back-packing trip. I've tried all of the suggested methods I can find but they aren't working. I'm afraid to use anything with grit that might damage the coating. Any suggestions?

 

[Esav Benyamin]

I use alcohol. This won't damage anything on the knife itself but dissolves most gunk quickly. I even carry alcohol pads in the field to clean blades before using them for food prep.

 

[WJC01]

You try WD 40 or rem oil?

 

[meako]

petrol-and elbow grease

 

[BITEME]

Ronson lighter fluid works on about everything,been using it for about 15 yrs.and is not very harsh at all

 

[knarfeng]

Any aliphatic solvent usually works well for removing sap without damaging paint.
Paint thinner (mineral spirits or turpentine), coleman fuel, lighter fluid, Kerosene, WD-40

Other solvents should also work, but are more likely to damage the coating.
MEK, Acetone, nail polish remover.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Goo-Gone works for me; I've used this to remove juniper/cedar sap from my blades. Banana stems also have left some surprisingly sticky residue on my blades, which Goo-Gone handled well.

 

[jhyde7585]

wd-40 works for me

 

[Mike L.]

Another + for Goo Gone.

 

[jdigi101]

Nail polish remover. Make sure it is not scented.