Hi Tony,

On Jun 11, 2012, at 21:55 , dynnyrne@n... wrote:

> Seems that "RICA WORKS" is a bad strike of "AMERICA WORKS"
> 
> see
> 
> http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/early-biggin-son-handsaw-133006562 

Ah, that's excellent, thanks!  I should have done a bit more
searching :).

After another round of cleaning with 600 grit, the other
stamp is more clear, and appears to read

For Ease In
   use
 ?????ED

http://smu.gs/LWXQGC

Gauged (as it says elsewhere)?  Tempered?  Tapered?  Smurfed?

Adam

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