Ran across this interesting saw handle. Patented May 5, 1874 by William Millspaugh (#D7419) design patent. The patent doesn't say anything other than see the drawing. Found a example being sold by Jim Bode for $3000.00. And that's just for the handle itself. See his listing here: https://www.jimbodetools.com/product...7-as-of-apr-10
So here is what I'm pondering: Is the shape trying to use his initials of "W" and "M" or maybe the star for the Clemson Star line of saws. But I keep looking at the pointy areas and notice the angles are all different. I know there are some handles out there that use the back of the blade as a straight edge and can mark 90 or 45 degree angles. Perhaps the pointy areas give different angles? The horns are very long and look like they might hurt.
So, just a crazy design or was there a purpose for the points?
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