Gunk Removal From Blade

[dryhands]

So I was carving some oak with my Skyline and this residue built up on it ! What should i do?
I would prefer to avoid any abrasives if at all possible, I don't want to ruin the finish.

Thanks, Seth

 

[Razorsharp-Travis]

Id try wd40 or ballistol to try wipe it off

 

[DJG097]

Id try lighter fluid..

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Goo Gone also works well on tree sap (I'm assuming that's the residue on your blade). I've used it to remove juniper/cedar sap from mine. Let it soak a bit, then wipe it off.

 

[dryhands]

I tried WD-40 it didn't work i'll see if i can get hands on some googone

 

[MTHall720]

I tried WD-40 it didn't work i'll see if i can get hands on some googone

Where I live Walmart has GooGone and I think Lowe's or Home Depot does too.

 

[rpttrsn]

Kerosene has removed glue, sap and other gunk on blades for me.

 

[dryhands]

I used "oops" some solvent I had lying around got it all off
Thanks for all the ideas.

 

[shockjockey24]

so you know in the future, plain old gasoline works like a charm too

 

[xmtgx]

Gasoline, Kerosene, Alchohol, lighter fluid, acetone, paint thinner, wd-40, break cleaner, goobegone and many many more solvents should have an effect.

 

[1SHOT1KILL]

Gasoline, Kerosene, Alchohol, lighter fluid, acetone, paint thinner, wd-40, break cleaner, goobegone and many many more solvents should have an effect.

Let's not forget...MEK...its what I use. Just dont get it on you or your hands.

 

[Stickinc1]

Lighter fluid works well

 

[RubiconSS]

All of the above as well as Acetone. So, whatever you have. From the list you probably have a choice.

 

[edlex]

Another vote for ballistol. Stuff is awesome.

 

[dryhands]

Nether WD-40 or acetone worked for me. Guess i'll have to wait 'till it's gunked again to try anything else.

 

[simplespeed]

Use the knife. Itll go away.

 

[RubiconSS]

Nether WD-40 or acetone worked for me. Guess i'll have to wait 'till it's gunked again to try anything else.

IF it didn't work (which I find amazing) then its still there to try something else already, right?

 

[dryhands]

I used "oops" some solvent I had lying around got it all off
Thanks for all the ideas.

Its already gone