VTG Disston D-8 Thumbhole Rip Hand Saw -26" Blade - 5.5 PPI - 1896-1917-Folk Art

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View VTG Disston D-8 Thumbhole Rip Hand Saw -26" Blade - 5.5 PPI - 1896-1917-Folk Art with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Antique Disston D-8 Thumbhole Rip Hand Saw - 26" Blade - 5.5 PPI - 1896-1917 - Folk Art Carved Handle. The reverse side features the correct, period-accurate original unmarked flathead saw hardware screws. Antique Disston D-8 Thumbhole Rip Hand Saw - 26" Blade - 5.5 PPI - 1896-1917 - Folk Art Carved HandleItem Specifics:• Condition: Used• Brand: Disston• Original/Reproduction: Original• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States• Blade Length: 26 in• Teeth Per Inch: 5.5 PPI (Points Per Inch)Description:Up for sale is a highly collectible, premium vintage Henry Disston & Sons D-8 "Perfection" pattern thumbhole hand saw, manufactured in Philadelphia, PA, precisely between 1896 and 1917.This saw features an incredible combination of industrial history and custom personal craftsmanship, making it an excellent piece for both traditional woodworkers and antique tool collectors.Key Specifications & Details:• The Medallion & Hardware: Features the authentic, highly desirable 1896–1917 design with the trademarked keystone and balance scales, distinctly stamped "H. DISSTON & SONS / PHILA" on the main brass medallion. The reverse side features the correct, period-accurate original unmarked flathead saw hardware screws.• The Blade: Stamped 5 ½ near the heel, confirming its factory tooth count. The steel plate is completely straight with absolutely no bends, kinks, or bows when sighted down the edge. The original chemical blade etch has faded over time due to honest historical patina.• Tooth Profile: 26-inch cutting edge measured accurately along the tooth line from the handle to the tip. It features a coarse 5.5 Points Per Inch (PPI) layout. The tooth geometry features straight 90-degree front faces, retaining its original, aggressive Rip Configuration (acts like a row of tiny chisels to plow down the wood grain).• The Handle: Made of premium tight-grained applewood. This handle features a beautifully executed, hand-carved wheat and leaf folk art motif added by a past master craftsman. Because factory D-8 models left the plant completely smooth, this custom modification makes it a truly unique heirloom piece.Condition Notes:Good vintage working condition. The blade is excellent and straight with no structural kinks or missing teeth. The applewood handle is solid with no major cracks or splits, retaining a gorgeous, deep historical color and patina. Please review all macro photos carefully for exact cosmetic state. Sold as-is.Professional Packing & Shipping Protection:I understand that vintage saw steel is flexible and fragile in transit. This saw will be packed with professional collector-grade care. The 26-inch steel blade will be securely sandwiched and taped between thick sheets of heavy-duty cardboard to prevent any flexing, and the entire assembly will be shipped in a sturdy, custom-sized box with ample padding around the carved handle. Guaranteed to arrive at your doorstep as perfectly straight as it is right now.Vintage Disston Saw, Thumbhole Hand Saw Pattern, D-8 Rip Saw 26", Antique Woodworking Tools, Carpentry Collectibles, Folk Art Carved Handle, Applewood Saw Handle, Keystone Medallion Saw, Disston 5.5 PPI, 1896 1917 Disston Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Saws. Brand: Henry Disston & Sons.

Brand

Henry Disston & Sons

Country of Origin

United States