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Tape the edge with a few layers before attempting. willya? I don't want to hear of you cutting yourself! ;)

Yes, they can be on quite solidly, esp the steel type as there may be rust underneath. light tapping toward the toe with a brass punch at the top,tang end of the spine with the toe on a wooden block....

You can get by with a lot of hand-sanding on these types. Go longitudinal with finer and up and down with more coarse.
SOMETIMES, the frame can be removed to facilitate cleanup, but keep that...

Either way, Get to work! ;) It has to get done now!

Looks likely! The workshop would be a fine spot to begin! Looking forward to seeing it done!