Try different stripping knives until you find one that's constable for you. (platpets.com)
The Coat King is a particular type of stripping knives, useful in hand stripping for the removal of dead undercoat prior to clipping. (en.wikipedia.org)
I have learned from past experiences to use a plastic furniture stripping knife because if you use a metal putty knife and are not careful, the metal can nick the wood and damage it. (allthingsnewinteriors.com)