This D-8 comes from Pete Taran's personal collection. I sharpened it the way I sharpen every saw that leaves my bench — properly, and ready to cut — so you get a genuine Disston without paying collector prices.
At a glance
| Maker | Disston |
| Model | D-8 |
| Approximate era | ca. 1940–1947 |
| Length | 26 inches |
| Plate | 7" at the heel, 2" at the toe |
| Points per inch | 10, crosscut |
| Medallion | ca. 1940–1947 |
| Etch | Faint but visible |
| Sharpened by Aaron | Yes — ready to cut |
What I did to it
- Disassembled and inspected. Every part came off the saw and was checked before cleaning.
- Cleaned to preserve character. Handle and hardware were cleaned in a way that keeps the saw's age visible — no over-polishing.
- Plate cleaned. Cleaned properly while preserving the etch.
- Jointed and shaped. Toothline jointed and refiled for crosscut work.
- Sharpened to 15° rake, 20° fleam. Standard general-use crosscut geometry.
- Set. Minimum set applied — just enough to let the plate glide in the kerf without binding.
Honest condition
The handle shows minor wear — nothing beyond what you'd expect from a saw of this age. The etch is faint but still visible.
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 — the standard against which every other maker was measured for nearly a century. The D-8 was their everyday professional-grade hand saw — solid, working-grade construction priced for the carpenters and cabinet makers who used them daily.
Who this saw is for
Someone who wants a quality Disston that's ready to use at an affordable price — no collector premium, just a genuine saw sharpened and ready to cut.
Questions about this saw? Email me at aaron@benchandchisel.com — I answer them all.
— Aaron, Bench & Chisel
