Galoots,

As Tom writes below, this sort of rationale doesn't make much sense.  I
love Phil to death, but it seems that sometimes he looks for meanings
where the only meaning is there is no meaning.

And Tom, believe it or not, last century of not, I do remember that saw.

Pete (who's planning to come to PATINA this year)

Tom Wrote:

I haven't seen the article you cite, but here are a couple of quick
and informal reactions:
        1)  Since Jackson was a second-tier brand name made by Disston, any
deliberate use of the eagle would be a Disston decision, not
necessarily generic to the world of saws at the time.  But if Jackson
was below Disston in the company's branding policies, why would there
be the need to indicate "better quality" Jackson saws?



        My Jackson backsaw (sharpened for me by Pete Taran back in the
latter years of the 20th century--driveby gloat) has a keystone
outlined in the medallion nut, surrounded by tiny beads but with no
text or other symbols.  On the steel back is stamped         JACKSON
WARRANTED CAST STEEL USA in three lines, with no other symbols.
There is no discernible etch on the blade.
                Tom Holloway,

-- 
Peter Taran
Vintage Saws on the web at:
http://www.vintagesaws.com

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