how to remove anodizing on titanium?

[johnroman8]

can anyone help. i was wondering is there any chemicals i can purchase to remove anodizing on titanium knife scales? i have a knife I electro anodized and i am not satisfied with the outcome, i would like to use a chemical instead of beadblasting the scales. i would like to keep the polished finish and leave it plain silver titanium. can anyone offer any suggestions? thanks

 

[rycen]

Lye will remove the anodization

 

[johnroman8]

can you buy lye at a hardware store? thanks

 

[rycen]

See if you can find red devil drain cleaner.