Brian Hale
03-28-2008, 5:25 PM
Picked this up recently and it's the first i've seen other than on the web and was wondering if it's a rare bird. The finished shape of the handle makes me think it's not all that old, maybe '40's? It's shape isn't quite as refined as some of my older back saws.
It looks like it hasn't been sharpened, or at least was done by skilled hands and the handle doesn't show any tell tale finger marks so i'm guessing it's seen little use. Very little of the brass plating on the back remains and there is some pitting but not too bad.
I plan on sharpening it up and putting it to use.
A couple pics, one with the #9 for size comparison.
Brian :)
It looks like it hasn't been sharpened, or at least was done by skilled hands and the handle doesn't show any tell tale finger marks so i'm guessing it's seen little use. Very little of the brass plating on the back remains and there is some pitting but not too bad.
I plan on sharpening it up and putting it to use.
A couple pics, one with the #9 for size comparison.
Brian :)