This is my first post on this forum. Just bought my first back saws today. One appears to be a Disston No.7, but I can't find much info on the other. The back is stamped Wm. Sykes & Co. It has an open handle and uses split nuts to attach the handle to the blade. I think the company is from Sheffield and the saw may date back before 1876 based on the split nuts. The back also says "A.B" and "CAST STEEL".
Any additional information or related links would be much appreciated. I intend to use the saws, just trying to find out more about the saws story.
Thanks, Mike