removing lacquer coating

[John Frankl]

Hello All,

I have some kurouchi knives that came coated with some sort of clear lacquer, to prevent rust in transit I assume.

I would like to remove it and am wondering if any of you have some proven methods.

Thank you.

 

[Ben Dover]

Paint remover, if you know what you're doing.

Easier, IMHO, fine grit sandpaper and/or steel wool. And, of course, a bit of work!

 

[Splat]

Acetone. Careful to keep it only on the blade.

 

[knarfeng]

Lacquer Thinner. That is, afterall the purpose for which it was formulated.

A true lacquer does not cure. It just dries. Once the solvent is gone it is hard. Add solvent to dry lacquer and it just dissolves.

 

[John Frankl]

Well, I called it lacquer, but I'm not sure. Anyway, it is a clear, hard coat put on Japanese blades to prevent rust. Lacquer thinner did little. On the recs of some over at knifeforums I used Acetone and was done in a couple minutes.

Thank you all.