Misery whipsaw

[Sorack]

Hello I recently found a bunch of misery whipsaws at my local scrap yard and I would like to make knives out of them what would be the best way to go about this.

 

[Greenberg Woods]

Sell them and buy some 1084.

In all honestly, while they could possibly make a functioning knife, making one from known steel is barely more expensive, much easier and will end up much more functional as the heat treat is very precise.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

They will bring far more as decorative items than knife blades. I would get some known steel ( 1084 is great) and start with that.
If you decide to use the old saws, send a 2X2" piece out for testing so you know what metal you have.