SOLD S597 Vintage SHARP! Premium Quality 1890s MELHUISH London 8” 20ppi EXTRA FINE RIP dovetail back SAW BACKSAW

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Antique hand tools - PREMIUM QUALITY saw S597

Up for sale is a gorgeous antique 8” dovetail saw by MELHUISH of Fetter Lane HOLBORN LONDON. A shapely handle on this one with unusual arrised / pointed horns.

An 8” / 204mm plate & 45mm deep & 0.5mm thick, this saw has been hand sharpened to be an ultra fine 20ppi rip with 5° of rake. Good for working in hard timbers.
A folded back & an ornate hand finished handle , this is a saw from the "Golden Years" of saw manufacture from the 19th century, when their skill was at it's zenith & the materials were high quality & makers took pride in their work & stood by their tools as a quality product, carpenters weren't using hand held circular saws yet, so they needed saws that worked well & held an edge.

This saw is for the woodworker that is happy to work unplugged, you'll know what I mean when you read this, it's like fast food vs slow food, it's getting back to the heart of woodworking & using your hands, not flicking a switch.

It cuts well, please note all sharpened saws are fully guaranteed, if it fails your expectations of a sharp saw, send it back in the condition that I sent it to you for your money back- simple.
Please note any blue colour you can see on the tooth line is engineers set out fluid- our saw Dr (Jim the saw man) uses it to keep track of where he's filed- if you've ever sharpened a saw that will make sense to you.

Please DM us if you are looking for a particular model, maker or type antique/vintage saw, as we have many SHARP ANTIQUE/ VINTAGE SAWS ready for use available in our shop, plus hundreds more yet to restore.

If you wish to purchase MORE THAN ONE SAW, please contact us via e-mail info@vintagetoolshop.com.au or text 0401091970 so that we can give an accurate combined postage cost for you.

Weight: 320g

Size: 34cm long

CONDITION

This saw is in authentic vintage condition, wear & tear consistent with age & use, the handle is absolutely superb, some scattered light pitting to the plate.
It's a lovely saw that cuts well, ready to go to work cutting dovetails in the discerning workshop.
Please check the photos as they are part of the description.