Garlic And Sons Hand Saw - Lynx - 1
The Verdict
Lynx Saw Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Hand Saws
Manufacturer: Garlic And Sons
Tool Type: Hand Saw
Model No: Lynx
This early model of Garlic And Sons Lynx hand saw was fitted with a cast
steel blade and a decorative shaped Beech handle.
The handle is secured to blade with the use of 4 brass splitnut buttons, one of
which is faced with a medallion.
This Garlic And Sons saw is now made today in an adapted form by the
Sheffield company Thomas Flinn & Co.
These saws were made in many different lengthed and tpi versions.
Saw Construction
Handle: Beech
Number Of Buttons: 4
Type Of Buttons: Brass - Split-nut
Medallion Markings: Warranted Superior
Blade Markings:
Manufactured Dates
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