Antique Disston D-8 Thumbhole Rip Saw 26” 6 TPI Skewback Wood Handle Carpenter

Description

View Antique Disston D-8 Thumbhole Rip Saw 26” 6 TPI Skewback Wood Handle Carpenter with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The saw has the desirable thumbhole handle associated with larger Disston rip saws, giving it a great collector look and a highly recognizable silhouette. Type: Antique hand saw / likely D-8 style skewback rip saw. Antique H. Disston & Sons hand saw, measuring approximately 26" long with a 6 TPI / 6 point tooth count. This appears to be a D-8 style skewback thumbhole saw, likely a rip saw, with a classic shaped wooden handle, brass hardware/medallion, and a long steel blade with strong old-tool patina. The saw has the desirable thumbhole handle associated with larger Disston rip saws, giving it a great collector look and a highly recognizable silhouette. The skewback blade form, ornate handle shape, and Disston medallion make this a wonderful display piece for a woodworking shop, tool collector, carpenter, cabinetmaker, restoration project, or rustic industrial wall display. Features: Maker: H. Disston & Sons / Disston Type: Antique hand saw / likely D-8 style skewback rip saw Length: approximately 26" Tooth count: approximately 6 TPI / 6 point Handle: wood thumbhole handle Hardware: brass medallion and saw nuts Blade: steel with visible age, oxidation, and patina Era: late 19th to early 20th century style; exact date not confirmed Condition: Antique used condition with heavy age-related wear throughout. The blade shows dark patina, oxidation, surface rust, staining, scratches, and finish loss. The handle shows scuffs, dents, finish wear, darkening, small chips/nicks, and general use wear. Teeth are present but the saw has not been cleaned, sharpened, tuned, or tested for cutting performance. Sold as found for collector, display, restoration, or possible user-grade tool after proper evaluation. A great piece of American woodworking history from one of the most respected sawmakers in the country. Disston saws remain collectible today because of their craftsmanship, recognizable Philadelphia maker history, and importance in traditional carpentry and hand-tool woodworking. Unlike mass-produced modern shop decor, an original antique tool like this carries real age, surface character, and working history. It has the kind of authentic patina and visual presence that new reproductions try to imitate but rarely achieve. There is a strong quality to this saw—the feeling that a well-used tool gathers spirit and presence over time. The worn wooden handle, oxidized blade, and traces of old work give it a soulful, timeworn character. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Saws. Brand: Disston.

Brand

Disston

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Country of Origin

United States