Need some "restoration" advice!

[treefarmer]

I traded for a nice Boker stockman sometime back, probably showed a picture of it. Common to lots of Bokers, the shield fell off when I opened the package. Finally decided to re-attach the shield with some super glue. Bought a small tube of Permatex brand glue. It was in a blister pack and so I used the blade of the Boker to open the pack and not paying attention, I split the little tube of super glue open! Didn't notice it for a couple of minutes and then there was super glue all over the counter and of course all over the clip blade. Got everything cleaned up except for the knife blade. This knife has not been sharpened and the blades are/were pristine. What do y'all suggest to dissolve the super glue with out any abrasive action, scraping, etc?
I would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks.

Treefarmer

[orvet]

You need debonder to dissolve the superglue.
You can probably get it at the store where you got the superglue.
A hobby store like Hobby Lobby should have debonder.

[Jeffinn]

Acetone (nail polish remover) would dissolve the glue but I’m not sure if it would affect the blade etch. There’s a couple of videos out there that claim WD40 will remove super glue as well. I can’t personally vouch for these methods, just passing along some possible solutions.
Jeff

[Mumbleypeg]

Also recommend proceeding with caution due to the blade etch. The debonder is probably a strong solvent (like acetone or similar) so it might have an impact on the etch. Might not either, and I certainly hope not. I have no first-hand experience with it - just thinking of possibilities. You’re in charge of this research!

Ken

Oops looks like Jeff beat me to it.

[Bill DeShivs]

Nail polish remover will work, but it will be slow. Pure acetone is available at most hardware stores and it will work much better.
Neither of these will affect the etch, but keep them off of the handles.

[treefarmer]

Thanks, gentlemen!
Treefarmer

[rea1eye]

Excellent advice regarding the debonder. Most debonders are acetone
so if you can't find the former, get 100 % acetone ( nail polish
remover) from your local store. Get pure acetone, no alcohol
content, colorants, etc. as additives.

Just happened to get acetone 100 % this past Monday from a local
beauty shop. Also used a Super Glue this morning on a watch
belt. Guess who got glue on their fingers??

Yes, be careful of the blade etch. Not sure what acetone
would do to the etch.

Bob

p.s. Tell us how it worked so we can all learn!

[Bill DeShivs]

Acetone will not do anything to the steel or etch.

[orvet]

Acetone will not do anything to the steel or etch.

I agree!