Chainsaw chain knifes

[tree monkey]

i was wondering if anyone had tried making a knife out of an old chainsaw chain apparently it makes a decent knife but ive yet to find someone who has one.

It apparently has a pattern on it similar to the demascus steel.

thanks

TM:)

[Pedroski]

Do you mean a chainsaw bar? They can be used for making knives.

[tree monkey]

no the actual chain mate

[sloth]

I've heart of bars used, how would a chain work? Very little knives I suppose

[sean]

Looks like its the steel that is used

 

Google Image Result for http://www.duncanmadeknives.com/images/damascus3.jpg

[sean]

Google Image Result for http://www.radharcknives.com/Chain%20blade%20comp.jpg

[sloth]

Wow, fine looking blades if you do have a go let us all see how it comes out...

[shanks]

I've heart of bars used, how would a chain work? Very little knives I suppose

 

 

Heat and fold together in a smithing furnace. You can do the same with wire rope.

[Pedroski]

Blimey, they're brilliant. I wanna forge now

[Gray git]

Wow sean they are some very fine blades you make, how will the mix of mettle affect the strength of the blades or are these mostly dress /ceremonial blades?