Disston Hand Saws

Apple wood handled tenon saw made by Henry Disston with brass back. Handle is fitted with 3 brass screws, medallion is marked 'H. Disston & Sons, Philada'. Brass back is marked 'Henry Disston & Sons, Philad'a USA, Cast Steel Warranted. Blade has spots of black staining / minor pitting. Handle has large chip from top spur (see photo).

An applewood handled crosscut saw with carved handle from Disston's Keystone saw range, this model is the K6 Challenger that was made in USA. Handle is fitted with 4 steel buttons, the medallion is marked 'Warranted Superior'. Blade is marked with black staining and some minor spots of pitting. Requires sharpening.

Beech handled panel saw, D8 made by Henry Disston. Blade is faintly marked 'Henry Disston & Sons, D8 Philadelphia USA, Established 1840, for beauty, finish and utility this saw cannot be excelled, Henry Disston'. Handle is fitted with 4 brass buttons, medallion is marked 'Disston USA'. Handle has some cracking to lacquer. Requires sharpening.

Beech handled tenon saw with steel back marked Henry Disston & Sons, Philad'a USA, Cast Steel, Warranted. Handle has had one side chewed by mouse (see photo), lacks original lacquer. Either side of blade is marked with patches of pitting and staining.

An apple wood handled cross cut saw made by Henry Disston. Handle is fitted with 4 brass buttons, the medallion is marked Disston & Sons, Philada. Blade is faintly marked with the Disston mark and patent. Has staining to handle through use. Either side of saw blade is marked with a patch of pitting, also marked with some speckling of light pitting / staining. Fairly sharp blade. We believe this Disston saw dates from the late 1800's to early 1900's.

Crosscut saw made in Canada by Disston. Handle is fitted with 4 steel buttons, the medallion is marked Disston Canada. Reverse side of blade is marked with black staining and speckling of pitting to length of saw. Fairly sharp blade.

Beech handled D7 crosscut saw made by Disston. Handle is fitted with 4 steel buttons medallion is marked Disston Canada. Handle has some loss of lacquer and is marked with the previous woodworkers name stamp. Blade is marked 'Henry Disston & Sons D-7 Keystone saw works, Toronto Canada, trade mark registered. Blade is marked with a few patches pitting heavy in places.

Applewood handle finger hole D8 rip saw made by Disston. Blade is etched 'Established 1840, Henry Disston & Sons, Philadelphia, Pat June 23rd 1874, Reg US. Pat Off, U.S.A, "For beauty, finish and utility, this saw cannot be excelled", Henry Disston'. Applewood handle has 5 brass buttons, the medallion is marked H.Disston & Sons Philada. Handle is marked with the previous woodworkers name stamps. Blade is marked with some minor speckles of pitting and black staining.

A fine probably unused 10 point Disston D8 panel saw. Blade reads 'Disston for beauty finish and utility this saw cannot be excelled, Henry Disstons. Established 1840, D8, 10 point, H.K. Porter Company Canada Ltd Acton. Ont. Canada'. Handle has four steel buttons, the medallion reads ' Disston Canada. A fine saw that comes with the original Disston sleeve.

Decorative handled cross cut saw no. D8 made by Disston. Blade is marked Disston "For beauty, finish and utility, this saw cannot be excelled," Chrome nickel alloy steel, full taper ground, precision set bevel filed, Disston Inc. Danville, VA, USA. Established 1840 D8 USA. A lovely clean saw that still retains the original Disston sleeve.

A specially made saw for Mclean & Archibald, Wellington. An apple wood handled tenon saw made by Disston. Steel back is marked Henry Disston & Sons Cast Steel Warranted Philad'a USA. Blade is marked Made for Mclean & Archibald, Wellington. Handle is fitted with 3 brass buttons, the medallion is marked H. Disston & Sons Philada. Has a chip to spur of handle and a small number of dents. Blade is marked with black staining. Requires sharpening.

TPI: 12
Blade Length:16"