Vntg Disston D-8 Skew Back Hand Saw,29" OAL,Thumb Hole Handle,5-1/2 TPI,XLINT!

Description

For sale is a vintage Disston D-8, 5-1/2 point skew back thumb hole hand saw, with a overall measurement of 29", with a 26-1/8" plate, with widths varying from 2-1/2" at the toe, to 6-3/8" wide at the handle heel. The etch is faint, but mostly readable, as shown in the 6th picture, and the brass medallion reads "H. Disston & Sons Philada" The handle is sound, showing  use and wear, with a length of the thumb hole surround chipped away, as shown in the 3rd picture, and with some other chipping as shown in the last two{2} pictures. There is also some chip-out at one of the brass bolt caps, as shown in the 3rd picture. The plate is straight, with any jointing, setting and sharpening left up to you.  It has been gently cleaned and waxed by a previous owner. A beautiful piece for display, or for part of your collection. I usually have other hand saws for sale, and will be happy to combine shipping wherever possible to save you some shipping costs. Please view all of the pictures to determine condition for yourself. Reference sawyer, carpentry, Disston, Atkins, Superior Warranted, cross cut, rip saw, panel saw. {Inventory Tag #257 Red} Please check out my eBay store for hundreds of vintage tools and estate finds.