Reviewed By: I.Ball
Category: Old Tenon Saws
Manufacturer: I Sorby
Tool Type: Tenon Saw
Model No:
This old English steel-back I Sorby tenon saw is fitted with an elegant
shaped Beech handle and cast steel blade.
The saw handle is secured to the blade with three old style brass split-nut
buttons.
The brass split nut buttons are presented flush with the handle and
on this saw are set very close together.
The saw shown is 14 inches in length and has 13 teeth per inch (tpi).
There were different sized versions of this saw produced.
Handle: Beech
Number Of Buttons: 3
Type Of Buttons: Brass, Split-nut
Steel Back Markings:
'I Sorby, Northern Tool Works Sheffield, Warranted, Cast Steel'
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