Blade from old saw blades

[WylieTaco]

Morning. I was recently at a swap meet and an older gentlemen was there selling knives he made from old 2 man saws, i liked the idea and decided to give it a shot. Getting a profile is straight forward enough and I can handle putting an edge. The struggle point is drilling pin holes in the hardened steel. I have read TONS online with varying opinions , most agree something like carbide tipped is ideal. But the type of bit varies. Was curious on what type of bit (carbide twist pit, tile/glass bit, masonry bit, etc...) that would work best to drill my 1/4" pin holes. Any and all advice is appreciated, this is more my first time making my own blades. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Natlek]

Morning. I was recently at a swap meet and an older gentlemen was there selling knives he made from old 2 man saws, i liked the idea and decided to give it a shot. Getting a profile is straight forward enough and I can handle putting an edge. The struggle point is drilling pin holes in the hardened steel. I have read TONS online with varying opinions , most agree something like carbide tipped is ideal. But the type of bit varies. Was curious on what type of bit (carbide twist pit, tile/glass bit, masonry bit, etc...) that would work best to drill my 1/4" pin holes. Any and all advice is appreciated, this is more my first time making my own blades. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

Drill bit for tile is what you need .BUT that steel from 2 man saw is not that much hard . It will work , but if you HT it you will get most of that steel .

 

[Hengelo_77]

Solid carbide drill bit.
But why not work with know steel?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

I find a three-flute solid carbide bit works best for drilling tang holes in hardened steel.