A 26-inch Disston D-23 crosscut, freshly sharpened to 8 PPI and straight from heel to toe.
At a glance
| Maker | Disston |
| Approximate era | ca. late 1940s–early 1950s |
| Length | 26 inches |
| Points per inch | 8, crosscut |
| Handle | Carved five-screw closed handle, honest wear |
| Medallion | DISSTON, U.S.A., ca. late 1940s–early 1950s |
| Etch | Strong and legible |
| Sharpened | Yes — ready to cut |
Honest condition
The plate is straight with no rust. The etch is strong. The handle shows wear, but no major chips or cracks.
About Disston
Henry Disston founded the company in Philadelphia in 1840, and by the late 1800s Disston was the largest saw maker in the world. Disston saws were the standard against which every other maker was measured for nearly a century. By the late 1940s the company was in its final years under family ownership, but the D-23 kept the same reliable steel and build quality that built Disston's reputation.
Who this saw is for
A woodworker who wants a full-length crosscut saw for general work, and doesn't mind a bit of handle wear on a tool that's clearly been used and cared for rather than sitting in the workshop.
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— Aaron, Bench & Chisel
