How to make a mini knife from a hacksaw blade

I made this single bevel knife from an old hacksaw blade and a scrap piece of niangon wood.
Tools and materials I propose:
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leather strop: amzn.to/2A6LGPD
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[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

I've never seen a knife made from a hacksaw blade before. I've got some branches from my girlfriend's olive trees in Greece to make a handle for a jigsaw blade knife now I have to make one of these too. Great video!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Awesome, the olive wood has awesome grain patterns

[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

I agree, we have some hand-made olive wood salad tongs and olive forks with beautiful grain patterns, when I saw that the olive trees had been pruned I couldn't resist salvaging some branches and logs.

[@wildbutwaesome]

Very smart I have hundreds of these old saw blades laying around the shop!
Definitely gonna try make this

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks, glad you liked it

[@MR_MIRTH]

most vidoes suck without music, this is an exception

[@ramlakhansir1393]

Very good video

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you

[@TheGxpana]

Just came here for the DiResta shave. Excellent work Dimitri!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

lol, it's not a knife making video if it does not have the "Diresta hair cutting" scene in the end! Thanks

[@nasaruddinajare9926]

wow!! Nice video..

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you

[@repeataftermerestoration4179]

I like the music rather than no music , the first 20 secs reminded me of the dentist chair..ha ha ha ... Great knife . and always great when you makes something out of nothing at all ...cheers

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks man, glad you liked it.

[@AlfFisher]

Oh, I did these knives as a child :). He used a piece of saw blade and electrical PVC - insulating tape - just wrapped handle multiple layers.
The heat treatment of the blade is not applied. He is leaving as it is. He honed on the electric sharpener.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks, I'll check on it

[@AlfFisher]

:)

[@thedarkghost5432]

I have changed my concept of the profession of carpentry entirely, actually art and a world of creative unlimited unlimited .. I am pleased and honored to follow you, creative ..
Saudi Arabian follower

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thank you very much, greetings from Greece

[@liamg9410]

very good- i knew keeping the old hacksaw blades would be useful someday

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks. I actually made a knife like that before and I use it all the time. It's great for some detail woodworking jobs!

[@GrandMaMaYT]

you can also make a lock pick out of it

[@DavidStanton]

The simple things are sometimes the best, thanks for sharing!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much

[@lasbrass]

Bravo my friend........you are just an inspiration

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ Γιώργο

[@timsInSSI]

I'm always amazed by how you can do so much with so little.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks so much for the nice words

[@tgc_adamjme8610]

Thx

[@ScrapwoodCity]

:)

[@bravenewworld2006]

50.000 -1 subs! Well done! Μπράβο!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@MRFUSON-uj9bs]

this channel reminds me of Jimmy diresta Channel both of you guys do good work

[@billysanpidro]

The makers of carpet slippers in the Philippines use this kind of knives to cut and shape rubber soles.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Thanks

[@MrHandwerk]

WOW * a very elaborate project! I like it

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@AwesomeWoodThings]

Awesome stuff as usual!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thanks man

[@mihumus]

Great work man, nice idea!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much my friend. Glad you liked it

[@Fidozo15]

I wanted to suggest a project: guitar stand for tiny as F apartments. With your famous scrap wood hahaha. I'd like to see your work. Nice knife BTW

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks. Cool idea, I'll keep it in mind

[@pierreguiard6792]

J'ai souvent fais de couteaux avec des vielles lames de scie, mais je n'ai jamais fais aussi compliqué, un bon coup de meule ou de lime suffit largement !!

[@NikosDIY]

It came out really nice! Amazing video editing and close ups..!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much

[@NikosDIY]

Εμείς ευχαριστούμε! συνέχισε και ελπίζω να αναπτυχθεί και άλλο το φοβερό σου κανάλι.

[@gfotinakes316]

ene kalo maheri Nice job!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

nice idea!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thanks, glad you liked it

[@RFAM05]

Nice

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thanks

[@aydinkilic8104]

Good Video

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@willybee3056]

nice........

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thanks

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

αδελφε αυτα τα μαχαιρακια ειναι φοβερα αδελφε ! και τα μαλακα και τα σκληρα !!! μπορεις να φτιαξεις σκληρο απο σπαθοσεγα !!!! σε ευχαριστω για το βιντεο !!! καλα να περνας !!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Ευχαριστώ Κώστα, είχα ξαναφτιάξει ένα παλιά και το χρησιμοποιώ συνέχεια, πολύ καλή ιδέα και η λάμα σπαθοσέγας

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

με την λαμα απο την σπαθοσεχα κανεις αυτα που κανουν σκαλισματα με μαχαιρια δες μια σειρα και αντιγραψε τα.... τα πιο μικρα μαχαιρια μπορεις να τα κανεις και απο λαμα σεγας επισης καλο μεταλο προτιμισε της Hss λαμες !!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Τέλεια, ήθελα καιρό ενα μαχαιράκι ξυλογλυπτικής. Μου έδωσες ιδέα!

[@nikoskaravas903]

πολη καλο!!oreo video!!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@tomasoscalzo1999]

Nice video i really liked the idea of using old used saw blades. But is the heat treating really necessary? Arent they already hardened

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Yes they are but during the shaping process the metal usually burns!

[@MuslimEng765]

nice

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@terrific-bats]

thumbs up !

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you

[@vairamjaishree]

Do we need heat treatment for hacksaw blade knives?

[@danthemakerman]

Nice knife and beautiful wood. Dude you are almost at 50,000 subs! Congratulations!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thank you very much

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Looks great SWC! Nice build! Thanks for sharing! 👌👍

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks Heath, very glad you liked it!

[@RobinLewisMakes]

I have so many blunt hacksaw blades! Does it hold it's sharpness well?

[@ScrapwoodCity]

I have one for about 2 years. I use it often but not everyday, I have just polished it 4 times after the first sharpening. To me that's really good for a DIY knife.

[@sdwzwangg]

In fact, I don't like a knife, but I just like to see your video, ha ha . What is the liquid?

[@eltipobigotudo2162]

Headphone users BEWARE!!!!! USE PROTECTION WHEN USING HEADPHONES ON THIS VIDEO!! Subbed. Can you do a video where you make a leather or kydex sheath? Also, is the heat treating mandatory for edge retention?

[@martinerhard5857]

isnt a hacksaw blade already hardened? why the second hardening step?

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Very nice bro I like it good job :)

[@ScrapwoodCity]

thanks man, glad you liked it

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

No problem my friend :)

[@nelsonw2096]

Nice work! What kind of wood is that?

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks, it's African wood called niangon

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Very innovative.i love your resourceful projects...
I have a question.....do you know where I can buy 2 part epoxy resin for casting in Greece in 1 liter quantities?

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ. Δεν ξέρω συγκεκριμένα μαγαζιά, παίρνω από e-shop ψάχνοντας. Ψάξε για "υγρό γυαλί" και θα βρεις αρκετά. Είναι λίγο ακριβό όμως

[@sapphodesigns2377]

Ok I'll try that..thank you

[@harishlathia9926]

can anyone explain the heat treatment steps please

[@user-oy4gf6ck5u]

Υπέροχο!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ευελπιστώ να φτιάξεις και έναν σουγιά (τους λατρεύω ). Επίσης μετά το φούρνο σε τι υλικό το έβαλες να κρυώσει ήταν νερό ή όχι ; Πάντως κάνεις υπέροχη δουλειά !!!! Είσαι πραγματικός Οδυσσέας !!!!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Μετά το καμίνι το έσβησα σε λάδι. Μετά το φούρνο όμως το αφήνεις να κρυώσει τον άερα ήρεμα. Στο ακόνισμα, για να μη χάσει η λάμα τη σκληρότητά της που και που το βουτάω στο νερό για να μην προλάβει να καεί. Ευχαριστώ πολύ για τα καλά λόγια! Θέλω κάποια στιγμή να φτιάξω σουγιαδάκι ξυλογλυπτικής.

[@sdwzwangg]

what is the process of the heat treatment ?

[@rdantegon]

Why template the blade?.....its too soft???hard..????

[@MarkMcCluney]

very enjoyable vid as always Dimitris, and a good metallurgy lesson too. I guess we're going to get some whittling vids in the near future! Incidentally, I'm starting a Bring Back the Music campaign!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

lol about the music. Thanks man. Not sure about miniature carving but we'll see!

[@eddyyu7091]

You use it to shave your beard, sir? Nice craft !

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Thanks

[@stalinthetrain2489]

u are from greece?

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Yes

[@GawblyOG]

If you change your titles to " *satisfying* hacksaw blade welding " it would get more views.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

I prefer this way

[@GMcafee]

😂 That's a shank

[@Skyde67]

Weeeeeeee SKRREEEEEEEEE GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR HAAAAAAAAAA Ssssccrrrraaaappppeeeee grind grind

[@user-gm6ci9ei2g]

scrap wood city are you from greece??

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Yes

[@user-gm6ci9ei2g]

κομπλε.. και εγω ελληνας ειμαι απο την αθηνα.
κανεις καλη δουλεια, συνεχεισε ετσι🖒

[@plarglia]

για το heat treating τι χρησιμοποιησες?

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Λάδι για το βούτηγμα και μετά στο φούρνο

[@joshuaklingensmith7843]

how to make a fancy prison shiv

[@prototype9000]

could have just sharpened it without heating it up

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Yes indeed!

[@tgc_adamjme8610]

You should make a lightsaber

[@ScrapwoodCity]

I have it in mind, I hope I will make one soon!

[@tomasoscalzo1999]

Hahahahha

[@VitaliySunny]

Too thin blade. When it crack and the piece will fly into the eye, idea is to make the blade from a piece of wrong metal, will seems not very good.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

It works fine for me. I have a similar one for about 2 years and it works great. Of Course it is not made for heavy duty jobs.

[@jakei8322]

if he heat treated it properly then it shouldn't break under most circumstances

[@sonounNello]

please put back music :(

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Perhaps in future, I am still thinking of it!

[@Jerry-bi5ob]

If you will making videos about knives often, you will stay without hair on your arms

[@ScrapwoodCity]

lol, that's true!

[@guillaumecouzinet4734]

Hi, put some music on your video please. I loved your work and your videos but without music it hurts ears and it is a little boring 😔

[@ScrapwoodCity]

I am still thinking of it. It seems there's always somebody that does not like something about my videos. That's logical. It is also logical that I can't satisfy everyone, so we all have to meet somewhere in the middle. Anyway, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@plumberlife]

kalos :p

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Ευχαριστώ

[@woodsroamer6175]

It didn't seem to work all that well. Any blade can be made to cut but the question becomes will it hold an edge? Most hacksaw blades are too soft or pliable to be made into a woodcarving knife. What you showed was not at all impressive. Too bad.

[@beberooylesine2543]

vay amk be adam yapıyor