I got a Nodachi (a Japanese great sword) that I want to replace the Tsuba (hand guard) to. Unfortunately the blade is epoxied into the hilt. What's the best way to remove the epoxy with out damaging the blade? or should i give up and stick with the ugly and inaccurate Tsuba?
For the uncured Epoxy, Acetone /MEK can be used as cleaning compound. By heating up to 350 degrees F, cured epoxy products can be scraped off. Use A brass scraper because this will be softer than the steel and should not scratch the blade. Here is a page that lists another method: http://www.crosslinktech.com/FAQ/Removing%20cured%20products.htm
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