Disston Hand Saw - No. K65 Keystone Challenger

disston hand saw
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Review By: I.Ball

Category: Old Hand Saws

Manufacturer: Disston
Tool Type: Hand Saw
Model No: K65


           

The Disston K65 Keystone Challenger hand saw is a taper ground saw with a skew-back and bevel filed teeth.

The K65 has a fully carved handle, carved with foliage patterns.

This saw was made in many different lengths and various teeth per inch (tpi).



Saw Construction

disston saw k65

Handle: Beech

Number Of Buttons: 4

Type Of Buttons: Brass

Blade Markings:
'Keystone K-65 Challenger made by Disston USA'


Manufactured Dates

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For information on dating this saw and other British saws, see the 'British Saws and Saw Makers from c1660' book, written by Simon Barley. The book is the most comprehensive saw directory to date listing makers, makers marks and manufacturing dates. There is also a whole host of additional information on the history of saw making, how to date a saw, in depth details on each of the large makers and much more, making for the most interesting read and leaving you with a slight desire to buy an old British saw.





















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