The Saw Blade Knife - How to Make a Knife from a Saw blade

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

That turned out really well! The mesquite handle looks great, and I agree on the aesthetics of the hollow pins. Awesome job!

[@homesteadonomics]

The Goode Life Outdoors thank you! Yes, I’ve liked the hollow pins for a long time! I think they are actually most commonly a budget thing for knife makers....but I like em!

[@2scrimble9]

@@homesteadonomics They're also more useful because of the spear thing :D

[@patricklenoble5278]

Thank you so much for this awesome video. It will be very useful to me. Could you give me a link where to find those beautiful hollow pins ? Thank you again Patrick

[@Smurphenstein]

I worked in a sawmill and made many knives for the mill workers. One day the boss told me to stop as one knife was pulled on someone at a pub the same day I made it. Haven't made one for many years now. Nice work, I may need to make one myself. Loved the hollow pin idea.

[@homesteadonomics]

Smurphenstein oh man! You had access to some great steel then! I hope you were able to save a few blades😀👍

[@NSFWHarold]

That was therapeutic to watch. For anyone puttering around the house looking for something to do, this looks like a great project.

[@homesteadonomics]

NSFW Harold thank you Harold!

[@danielfisch655]

Very cool, I made a knife in high school metal shop out of a leaf spring but this seems like a great project to do with my two daughters. Now I just need to get them into the shop again. Thank you for sharing, God Bless, stay safe and be well.

[@homesteadonomics]

Daniel Fisch thanks Daniel! Perhaps this might be the best time to get them in the shop with you😀👍

[@danielfisch655]

homesteadonomics 👍🏽👊🏽🤞🏽

[@bigunone]

Makes me wish I had collected all the old saw blades tossed when I was working construction

[@homesteadonomics]

Charlie oh man...you had access to the mother load then! But I’m sure you can find a few laying around somewhere 😀👍

[@jofher007]

Now that's what I call All American Craftsmanship Thumps UP!!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks so much for checking it out RW!

[@macgyver5108]

Nice work! Nothing "wrong" with using old saw blades or other tool steels for blades. I'd still re-quench the blade once it was profiled though. Use a torch to heat up just the "edge" and quench it in some preheated oil, then sand it clean again and temper it in an oven for a couple hours to get the best possible edge.

[@johnreinburg859]

Joe, you are very inspirational and of course very talented! You gave me the inspiration, now to work on my confidence.

[@homesteadonomics]

John Reinburg thank you John! But don’t worry confidence is something that I still struggle with on projects. Anytime we do something that we haven’t done before or aren’t maybe super proficient at it is a little bit nerve racking. But I just try to take it one step at a time....which is easier said that done. But trust me, I feel it too! You’ll do great😀👍

[@dessertman1181]

Your videos have been inspirational I pray for my family your family and all our families worldwide your friends in Scottsdale Arizona be safe fellow Arizonian God Bless

[@tonygreen4285]

This one was awesome! I have some saw blades that I have kept for this reason. But never quite knew how exactly to do this. Now I know. Thank you!

[@homesteadonomics]

Tony Green That sounds like you’ve got yourself some projects waiting! Give it a go😀👍

[@unitwoodworking5403]

It's ingenious idea to make knife out of saw blade and it looks strong. Wow nice and great skills.

[@homesteadonomics]

unit woodworking thanks for checking it out! 😀🙏

[@Crewsy]

That turned out really nicely. Clearly the saw blade was bigger than I originally thought when I commented on Instagram. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@homesteadonomics]

Wayne Crews thanks Wayne!!! It was a 10” blade....but the cold saw teeth make it look smaller I think 🤔

[@DriveCarToBar]

Love that you used Mesquite as your handle material. It's such an underrated and underappreciated hardwood. Highly resistant to rot, harder than any oak or maple, super stable once dry, takes glues and finishes pretty well. The only bitch about it is getting long straight pieces and it can be murder on tools. I laughed when you sharpened up the drill bit immediately after telling us about using Mesquite as your knife scales and thought, yup dude knows what he's talking about. And for people who don't know, mesquite grows in the hot, dry areas of the Southwestern USA and Mexico. It takes a long time to get a big enough tree for lumber and because of the wind in these areas, you end up with some pretty gnarled shapes, lots of figure and inclusions. Also, you get sand in your lumber because it blows in, the tree grows and it absolutely eats saw blades and drill bits. Don't ask for long clear boards of mesquite, because they just don't exist. But the color and figure you get out of the pieces is just gorgeous. It's heavy as rocks so maybe don't make a violin or a baseball bat out of the stuff but for all sorts of other things, it's fantastic. Hardness is generally above Hickory and almost approaches some Rosewoods. And chances are if you're anywhere from South Texas to Southern California and The US Mexico border on up to Southern Utah, you can find it everywhere.

[@BarnStangz]

I'm going to save my saw blades from now on! What a great way to repurpose something. Now I want to make a kitchen knife! Thanks for sharing sir.

[@JohnComeOnMan]

Dude, that thing is friggin gorgeous.

[@homesteadonomics]

John thank you so much!

[@franko1372]

I been making Knives for years and you did an Outstanding Job on this Knife! I really enjoyed watching this! THANKS!

[@blackberryhideout5793]

I really, really like how it turned out! It is so satisfying when an idea comes out so beautifully.

[@homesteadonomics]

Blackberry Hideout thank you Sis!

[@rostamr4096]

I like how detailed your videos are, and I can learn from them. Thanks

[@Zekitaser]

You are doing great jobs. Your working area is so comfortable. As your fan I’m waiting for more videos🙏🏻😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@homesteadonomics]

ZEKİ TAŞER thank you Zeki! I’ve got 3 more almost all filmed so there are more coming for sure! 😀👍

[@rhymeandreasoning]

You are awesome, Joe. Sending you all my best Xx

[@homesteadonomics]

rhymeandreasoning thank you!!!!

[@eltee9547]

I may or may not ever make knife in the future. Who knows what the future holds. I wasn't planning on being at home this past week either. But, your videos are always a great inspiration. Keep them coming.

[@homesteadonomics]

Even if it gives inspiration to clean the old junk drawer out, or reorganize a closet.... I'm good with that! thanks so much for watching! Joe

[@markrjones]

Another great project, Joe. Stay safe out there on the front lines. Hope and pray your family fares well during these unusual times. Never thought I'd be so busy on the farm during retirement, but everyone wants eggs and I'm planting more gardens to assure an adequate supply of food in the local area.

[@homesteadonomics]

Mark Jones thank you Mark! My work hasn’t gotten too crazy yet....but AZ is not as hard hit as some states. As for your retirement....I guess that this has been a surprise but I can say that myself and everyone in the world who eats food....greatly appreciates what farmers do! Now even more than ever!😀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@HoustonR6ryda]

I hope you quarter an elk with that next season.I appreciate your content and craftsmanship.

[@homesteadonomics]

Nick Henton I sure hope I get a chance too! I got drawn again this year...which is really not common here in AZ. But it’s for a low success odds unit. But still fun to be out there!!!😀

[@TheHobbyShop1]

I dig that a lot. I may just have try it. I always stayed away from it because I thought you needed a forge. I have the same sharpener already and some old saw blades laying around. Thanks for the informative and educational video.

[@ericlee3421]

I love simple knives beautifully made. Well done.

[@bosse641]

Nice work.

[@homesteadonomics]

John Grytbakk thank you john!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

That worksharp unit looks amazing. Knife turned out great!

[@homesteadonomics]

Robin Lewis Makes thanks Robin! The worksharp system is pretty dang awesome!

[@storeytwinb]

You are amazing! There’s nothing you can’t do!

[@homesteadonomics]

Marcelle Bess aw, thank you Marcelle! 🙏😀👍

[@grene1955]

That was very cool... I'm going to have to give it a try!

[@pau3161]

Beauty !.....Beauty and very sharpen knife ! Congratulations ! Best regards ! Pau from Argentina

[@danieloliver20]

That was an awesome knife build, now a leather sheath? Thank you for serving on the front line, stay healthy for you and yours! 🚒

[@homesteadonomics]

Daniel Oliver thank you Daniel! A sheath will come eventually! But for now I gotta get back to a mountain of other projects that have been mounting😂. And you and yours stay safe too!

[@danieloliver20]

@@homesteadonomics thanks Joe, I have three retired LACFD friends that are really worried about their FD brothers making paramedic calls and a neighbor that's a Chief in Long Beach FD that's working every day trying to keep his guys safe..... 😷👍👍

[@EddyGurge]

I have that Work Sharp model. I love it! Wonderful for kitchen knives!

[@homesteadonomics]

EddyGurge it sure is amazing! I used to dread sharpening kitchen knives on a stone. Not that one knife here or there is bad....but a whole drawer was a pain. But with the worksharp it is a breeze😀👍

[@stilcrazychris]

Wow Joe! What a great job you did. I wish I could do stuff like you do but that's not going to happen. Keep up the great work. And I hope all is well with you and your family, Be safe and God bless us all from this covid-19. Take care, Chris from Missouri

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks for checking it out Chris! I hope you and your family are safe as possible up in Missouri too! My prayers to you guys :) Joe

[@4KidsandaFarm]

what a great knife! l have yet to make a knife myself...and this looks like an easy way to do it.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much! it was a lot of fun to make and I can say it sure won't be my last one ;)

[@CStewart0416]

Looking sharp.....pun intended.What a fun project, cheers!

[@homesteadonomics]

Cory Stewart thanks Cory! It was a super fun project!!

[@DesertOwlForge]

Turned out really nice. I will make one soon.

[@homesteadonomics]

Desert Owl Forge thank you! I imagine you could make some incredible stuff being that you’ve got the forging skills to do it😀👍

[@DesertOwlForge]

Yes that's true, but my idea is to skip forging and heat treating. It introduces a lot of uncertainty to the equation. Your knife turned out really nice.

[@ksfixitmangaming617]

You have pure talent. Always impressed with your videos.

[@homesteadonomics]

KSfixitman thank you so much!!!! Greatly appreciate it!

[@threecrossharley2251]

Wow! Im headed to garage to start on my knife!

[@homesteadonomics]

Frank Flores go for it!!! It’s Fun kind of build and I learned a lot too! I think you’ll enjoy it!

[@mairzydoats4879]

This brought me so much joy.

[@JB-mf1zc]

Alright Joe That was a very interesting build! I like the shape of that knife. Thanks for sharing. GOD Bless!

[@homesteadonomics]

John Bowen thank you John! I took inspiration from the from some of the knives I’ve acquired over the years. I took inspiration of the drop point blade from one and the handle of another one to make what you see here!

[@JB-mf1zc]

@@homesteadonomics Looks Good I like it!

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

That is a wonderful video. Thank you very much. I once used a handsaw blade to make a long knife to slice bread. It won't hold an edge well. Using a circular saw blade is a good idea. You could even build a rocking dicing kitchen knife thanks to the blade's circular shape.

[@mikehomner4724]

First - Thank you for being on the front line! Second - That was a good looking knife you made there. Third - To really show how sharp it is, let's see a wet shave with it! ;-)

[@homesteadonomics]

Mike Homner thank you! Happy to do my day job! And thankful to have it! As for the wetshave......it’s definitely not that sharp! 😂

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Outstanding job on that knife. I have a ton of old saw blades so I might give it a try. Be safe out there

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Tom! sounds like you've got lots of options for sawblade projects then :D

[@bulldozer7656]

Get yourself a big chunk of aluminum or copper to draw all the heat out of your cuts. It works surprisingly good!

[@homesteadonomics]

Bull Dozer I will have to do that...IMS out here has cool big chunks of those things in that scrap room al the time too!

[@CliffLambson]

I like the hollow points on the handle. Cool project.

[@homesteadonomics]

Cliff L thanks cliff! Glad you like the hollow pins too!

[@CliffLambson]

@@homesteadonomics making a spear never crossed my mind, I just like the look. It's different.

[@Stealthiker]

Nice Job! Very professional looking knife. You have the satisfaction of building yourself. 👍🏼

[@Oxygen_26]

Hey bud. That's awesome.. please give us a project to do with our kids, where we can use less equipment than these expensive ones. Lol .. we tried your wagon before and it went great, we still have it.

[@homesteadonomics]

Yasser Hussam I actually have a couple ideas for projects with my daughter. So you just might be in luck😉👍

[@Clothis64]

Very nice knife, perfectly realized. Stay home, stay safe ;)

[@homesteadonomics]

Val Clothis thank you! But unfortunately I can’t stay home all the time as my day job won’t let me. But we try to be as safe as we can👍👨🏻‍🚒

[@WhiteWhite60]

Pretty cool. Beautiful knife. A Masterpiece.

[@homesteadonomics]

Paul Leddy thank you! I appreciate you checking it out😀👍🙏

[@gregorythomas333]

You did a really nice job on this knife! An excellent "point" about the hollow pins making it easier to create a spear with the knife :)

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks you Greg! I hope I never had to make a spear... but nice to have an option! haha ;)

[@diegodog20270]

Nice work I love the mesquite handle 👍👍

[@homesteadonomics]

diegodog20270 thanks you! I really like mesquite as well! Plus it’s pretty much unlimited down here😀👍

[@staxter6]

Nice job. My favourite knife I made in SA the handle was from a warthog tusk I found in Swaziland..never let me down.

[@homesteadonomics]

Chris B wow! Now that would probably make a beautiful handle. I’ve seen some with elk and deer antlers as the scales and they make beautiful handles and feel good too!

[@davidkenworthy2403]

Nice knife dude!

[@homesteadonomics]

David Kenworthy thanks David!

[@JDurkin2811]

Nice video, It's a really nice looking knife.

[@homesteadonomics]

Joseph Durkin thanks Joseph!

[@MTknives]

Nicely done! 👏

[@cs9742]

Dude, I think it looks great 👍

[@homesteadonomics]

C S thank you so much 😀🙏

[@dwaynelejeune3508]

Man a great Vid, with all stuff going on may try this with my son since he is out of school and bored!!!!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you! It would be a great time for you guys to get into a fun project like this right now! plenty of time for lots of fun projects.... and some honey do's as well.... I know my list could use some more items crossed off than listed down...lol

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Great project!

[@homesteadonomics]

96ChevyDually6.5L thanks Chevy!

[@yourdeptlogohere]

Awesome use of an old blade buddy! I’ll have to remember that. You always have great ideas and give me tips and pointers for my own projects. Keep safe and looking forward to more videos!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much! I make a lot a mistakes in my projects...but any tips that I can give, that are helpful to you... just makes my day! Greatly appreciated :D Joe

[@teknotech]

Very nice project, you have a great result! Wishing all the best for you and your family!

[@davidcevanvlogs4486]

I have a suggestion for the chicken coop You should make both of the windows on the chicken coop chicken wire and add sliding plexiglass underneath so if it is monsoon rains you can just close the plexiglass also for extra protection but if it is to hot just open the plexiglass for extra ventilation

[@homesteadonomics]

David Cavan vlogs I have another coop build planned sometime this summer... it will be very similar to my current one, but with some minor modifications and changes. And airflow it definitely on the list😀👍

[@davidcevanvlogs4486]

Omg I did not expect a reply but ok good to know

[@stevennoble7254]

That was a really great idea and I liked the build looked really good the final job.

[@raincoast9010]

I like the hollow pins, good job.

[@homesteadonomics]

rain coast thank you!

[@jjman533]

This blade will Keel!

[@thanatos8733]

Hay uncle joe great video 😃😃😃

[@homesteadonomics]

Verbosetooth 245 thanks buddy!

[@robertvezina3669]

Thoroughly Enjoyed this. How Satisfying to turn that old sawblade into this well Crafted knife. Almost drooled when You put the oil on that mesquite handle LOL. Thanks for Sharing Brother. Subscribed.

[@sdbigguy]

Thanks for another great project. It is really nice to see someone take the 3Rs to a great finish... Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The whole process makes it look like something even I could attempt. Thank you so much for sharing and when do we see it tied to the end of a stick? Stay safe and stay healthy!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thom Lindgren haha.... I don’t know! But if I do I’d probably have to cut a little hook in it for spear fishing😂

[@699hazard]

Love the knife build!

[@homesteadonomics]

Ben LePage thanks Ben!

[@dusty3275]

This is awesome! Good job

[@voneschenbachmusic]

Nice result - hope to see an update how it's holding up.

[@homesteadonomics]

Voneschenbach thanks! You will see an update when I get around to making a sheath for it😀👍

[@MegaMonkeyDoo]

Thats so cool. If you ever wanna sell one, I'm in South Africa....Your projects are fantastic & I've learned so much. Thank you!

[@lasheyfields7041]

That was pretty neat to watch! 👀😃 Turned out really well. 👍 Awesome!!..

[@petervrabcak5597]

Really beautiful knife

[@mrb4408]

I think I could make this. Thanks for the inspiration Sir..

[@TizonaAmanthia]

I always wanted to do the saw blade knife build, I think I started when I was younger. it came out good, though! maybe some knurling on the shoulder, for thumb pressure. nothing too serious, though. just some texture for thumb to push against without sliding off.also a slight bevel on the back. rounding it over just a little means the back of the knife doesn't have hard edges that can be harsh on fingers etc. *ponders making a new kitchen knife out of something at some point. I miss having a knoife of my own. broke mine a couple years back.

[@homesteadonomics]

Tizona Amanthia that sounds like a good project! A kitchen knife would be fun to really add some custom options as size and shape can be really variable😀👍

[@TizonaAmanthia]

@@homesteadonomics Very much so. there's a few things I've really though about, having used a kitchen knife A LOT. I"m no pro chef, but enough of a foodie to be the designated dinner maker in houses for the last ten years...for one thing, having a smooth curved transition from blade to handle. the bolster area needs to be curved. so you can get a sponge or wash cloth in there. if you don't you make a dirt magnet spot. also curves are good. hard corners on metal makes for uncomfortable grip. you know that "proper" knife grip of pinching the blade? yeah, you can get a blister on your index finger if the spine of the blade near the grip isn't rounded and soft. aside from that...you need a point for piercing but not too flimsy a tip that it breaks. #rambling.

[@bulldozer7656]

Great job Joe! More knives in the future? Proof you can do anything with minimal tool. We're all in lockdown here in Michigan, but I live in the country so not much has changed here besides toilet paper being hard to find. Hope your good too brother! Dan

[@homesteadonomics]

Bull Dozer thanks Dan! Yep, living rural makes it quite nice! When I’m not at work life is pretty much the same for us as always! Enjoying time with my girls, making stuff... just appreciating the good things we have to be thankful for😀👍

[@HaiLua777]

Very nice thanks for sharing keep up with your good 👍 work

[@3Sphere]

Very, very nice. You took your time and followed your muse.... :) I love the Wicked Edge sharpening system. Not cheap but it will truly put a perfect, polished bevel (or compound bevel) of any specific angle you desire and that blade will be much sharper than a razor blade. "Wicked sharp" Heh. And it's not subject to any of the errors of freehanding it.

[@homesteadonomics]

3Sphere thanks for checking it out! I’ve heard great things about that system too😀👍

[@frankcavazosjr.5903]

That came out Awesome my friend. 🗡

[@craigwright7880]

Hello mate, watched your video and had a go at making one myself. Just finished it today, turned out pretty well. Cheers for the decent video 👍

[@mybobbleheads]

haha, sold your soul for the work sharp... good vid non-theless

[@toronado455]

no cactus was harmed during the filming of this video... LOL 😄 Just kidding very cool video!

[@homesteadonomics]

T455 thanks you! That cactus was getting pretty big....and needed a hair cut😂

[@johnhunter273]

Cool project! I don't have the Ken Onion version, i have the older style. Love it! Hope you guys are staying safe at the FD. I'm catching up on my favorite tubers while on shift myself! GO Red team!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks John! I've got that original version too... had it for about 7-8 years... basically the same as this ken onion one... but I think the ken onion version just has a little more fine tune adjustments. And yes, we are trying to be as safe as possible! thanks and you stay safe on your shift as well! Joe

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, I have had a tool sharp system for a long time now and use it every time I need to sharpen a chisel or plain blade. I also use the drill doctor that my girlfriend bought me for a long time; it is not the one you showed as mine comes in a clear box and can sharpen knives and scissors as well as the drill bits.

[@homesteadonomics]

John Fithian-Franks yes, I love the systems! Really making keeping tools and bits sharp and useable. Investment now makes for time savings and money savings later😀👍

[@Grunt_0288]

Great Build, very creative I enjoyed it,, I have a dozen blades hangin up so I'm going to to do it . ✌🏻🖖🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@PranaTech]

Hi Joe. Hey, that’s a great looking knife! Love the mesquite handles!😀👍

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Don! I work with a master knife engraver who would certainly know a good knife if he saw one... you wouldn't happen to know him too? ;)

[@PranaTech]

Yes, I might know him! If you upgrade that knife later with some stainless bolsters on the front, he would engrave it for you and it would make a great combo video.👍😎

[@ArcheryDad2024]

I have an old saw blade that now may become a knife, thank you.

[@homesteadonomics]

Jerome Kukurugya awesome! Give it a shot, it’s a fun project that will turn out better than you think and it will bring about new skills too! I know I learned a bit of patience doing the early cutting out of the knife shape slowly so as to not ruin the temper. I wanted to just blow through it quickly but I knew I had to be patient...and I’m really glad I did now😀👍

[@rachidahrbil118]

Very good job

[@homesteadonomics]

Thank you Rachid!

[@carrielopez6548]

really nice job! I'm working on this now!

[@carrielopez6548]

I love my worksharp!

[@ConcreteLand]

I know it’s 2 years later but I gotta say this. At your age, the reason for adding the hollow pins is the best damn reason to do it. Love your content. Greetings from 🇨🇦.

[@williambays3534]

Great Knife! Now all it needs a holder to slip it into. Maybe a wooden one to match the handle? How about a cloth polishing wheel in a grinder and some rosin to make that blade sing. That handle is fantastic, can't think of any way to make it better.

[@tango-bravo]

Very nice job on the knife overall. One thing that seems like a weakness is the slotted handle. I assume you did that because drilling through a hardened saw blade wasn’t an option. While the hollow pins will likely offer some attachment strength, if the epoxy gives way the entire handle could slide forward or backwards, potentially causing a serious injury. One technique to overcome this that would kill two birds with one stone would be to soften the tang area slowly with a blowtorch, soft enough to where you could drill conventional pin holes. You could probably drill a few holes with a good metal cutting bit, especially with a drill sharpener nearby! By tempering the handle a little softer you will reduce the inherent brittleness in the hardened blade. Dimpling the handle to help the epoxy bite was a good decision as well. The proportions of the knife and handle look well-done and thoughtfully executed. Thanks for sharing and I hope you see this as constructive feedback. 👍

[@jacemusgrove3073]

Nicely done! Would also be cool to use the middle (assuming it's hard aswell) to have hole for a finger grip or just a hole in the blade. Thanks for the vid!

[@homesteadonomics]

Jace Musgrove thanks Jace! I plan to use the rest of the blade eventually....so perhaps I might do that with that middle part😀👍

[@rostamr4096]

I really like your channel.

[@homesteadonomics]

Rostam R thank you! I appreciate you watching the videos😀👍

[@ErlefromVa]

Great job... love it!

[@homesteadonomics]

ErlefromVa thank you!

[@ErlefromVa]

homesteadonomics hope you and your family are doing well, love your shop!

[@Llamadosalvaje]

Beautiful knife!

[@LogicBob]

That's awesome!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Logic Bob thank you Bob!

[@BigSkyAtNight]

Your stuff is always an inspiration. And love the sound effects! Lol😜

[@homesteadonomics]

Big Sky at Night haha...glad you liked them! I think you’re the first comment mentioning them....I was starting to wonder if people were thrown off by them😂. It was getting late and I figured I needed to jazz it up with something....I was delirious🤪

[@samlogosz8422]

Nice job man. 😊

[@henrypuyi5485]

Joe that was a great project. Forged in Fire next?😉 The mesquite handles look amazing. Hope you and the family are healthy. As always Bear Down!