How to get dry epoxy off a blade?

If the blade doesn't have a coating, (satin finish or polished) you should be able to scrape it off with a razor blade.
 
i have a hard plastic scraper i use so i dont risk putting any scratches in the blade. deer antler works too.
 
aerosol gum remover for carpet. It freezes the epoxy,allowing you to tap it with a rounded blunt object and shatter it off.
 
I remove excess epoxy by using a scraper made from a scrap piece of brass. Brass is softer than steel which prevents scratching metal. Warming up the metal a bit, using hot water will help soften the epoxy aswell.
 
Acetone will disolve it. Use a soft cloth and rub with the grind lines not down the length of the blade as you will leave micro scratches....
 
Also, aircraft paint remover will easily remove any epoxy or epoxy-based finishes, paints, clearcoats, etc. It comes in a blue spray can, available at Wal-Mart in the automotive section for around $10. Works great for lots of stuff.
 
As said before,acetone will soften it up so you can wipe or scrape it off with a wooden stick. If you've no acetone around, try soaking it in your wife's/girlfriend's nail polish remover. Most of those are mostly acetone.

DO NOT get acetone on any plastic parts. While it may not totally destroy the polymer which usually holds G-10 and carbon fiber together, it's not worth the risk. Also, acetone is an excellent de-greaser, so re-lube the knife ( if it's a folder) after you're done.
 
Yes with Mr. Bufford, a brass scraper and a drop of oil and #000 steel wool. Rarely is a blade so oil-free that the epoxy won't pop off.
 
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