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Up for sale is a beautiful, vintage mid-century Disston D-23 lightweight straight-back hand saw. This is a highly sought-after 12-point (12 PPI) crosscut model, perfect for fine finishing work, trim carpentry, or cabinet making.
Product Features & Highlights:
- Blade Condition: Sighting down the back edge confirms the steel is straight, flat, and true. No bends or kinks.
- Factory Etch: Clear and legible, featuring the iconic "D-23", "Chrome Nickel Alloy Steel", and the Henry Disston signature crest.
- Teeth: 12-point crosscut profile. The tooth line is uniform and intact with no broken teeth. Ready for a light sharpening file.
- Handle: Classic "cover-top" applewood handle with the iconic hand-carved wheat pattern grip. Both the top and bottom horns are fully intact without splits or chips.
- Hardware: Features four original nickel-plated saw nuts and the correct 13/16" Disston keystone medallion nut. Tight fit with no blade wobble.
This saw is in excellent unrestored condition with just the right amount of vintage patina. It is a fantastic candidate for a light cleanup to put straight to work in a hand-tool woodworking shop, or to add to a classic Americana tool collection.
Please review all photos carefully to verify the straightness of the blade and the overall condition before offerding. Shipped securely to ensure it arrives exactly as pictured.