Hello Detlef,
Nice barung - I'm looking forward to the etch! 
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				I was able to remove most of the coating with acetone, no other solution want to work.
			
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 Just to confirm: I guess you did not tried Wouter's suggestion for paint remover?
BTW, the scabbard tip is made from horn?
Regards,
Kai