Hey guys,
   I have a few saw blades laying around and was going to make some knives out of them. I am going to use my dremel to cut them out but was wondering what kind of blade do i need to get for it?? Also, what is the best way to put a bevel on the blade? Thanks for your help!!

Adam

I've been tinkering with the sawblade knifes for a little while now and have found that the lighter cut-off wheels work best.  I tend to go through a lot of them though.  The main thing to remember is not to let the blade get too hot to touch while cutting.
   
I use a belt sander to bevel the blade, but a good grinder will work too.  Again, make short passes and don't let the blade heat up.  Keep the angle around 22 degrees.  I do the final edge with a stone.
Look out Adam, this stuff is addicting!!!    

-Brett

P.S. Post pics when you're done.

Hey Adam
I am new to knife making and asked about saw blades as well.....I recieved the same advise as brettlandon gives.  I suppose if your willing or have the equipment to go through a heat treat process you wouldnt have to0 worry about heating the blade while working it.  The other thing I noted when I went through my stash of blades was that the carbide tipped ones were mild steel.  Spark testing revealed a long yelow/orange spark.....the non carbide tipped ones had a sparkly spark that broke apart near the wheel which indicates a higer carbon content. I'll be working on my file knife tomorrow

Good luck! and have fun
Farmboy

Farmboy,
       
        Good observation about the blades. The  non carbide tiped blades are probably the best. The whole thing should be good for a blade. You are also correct about getting them hot while grinding. If you are going to heat treat them anyway, it dont hurt the steel to get it hot.
      A belt sander of some sort is what I would try to use to grind with.      
                                       Lin