A 26-inch Disston D-8 crosscut, sharpened, 8 PPI and straight blade, with no rust to worry about.
At a glance
| Maker | Disston |
| Approximate era | ca. late 1940s–early 1950s |
| Length | 26 inches |
| Points per inch | 8, crosscut |
| Handle | Closed handle, some wear |
| Medallion | DISSTON, U.S.A., ca. late 1940s–early 1950s |
| Etch | A bit faded, but readable |
| Sharpened | Yes — ready to cut |
Honest condition
The plate is straight with no rust. The etch is a bit faded but still readable. The handle shows wear from use, 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. The D-8 was Disston's professional-grade hand saw — priced and built for working carpenters and cabinet makers who used them every day, rather than the more decorative display models.
Who this saw is for
A woodworker who wants a full-length crosscut saw for everyday work, and is fine with a working tool that shows it's been used rather than a shelf piece.
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