Hi,
I recently bought a Spear and Jackson handsaw.   There is a good deal of surface
rust and some pitting; no discernable shield on the blade.   Saw plate is
straight and the number 6 stamped on the heel matches the teeth count.  Handle
is intact, near naked of finish with a repaired crack in the grip.    I confess
I bought the saw because of its relatively unique medallion.  If you click on
the link below, the medallion on this saw is like the lowest medallion on the
vertical list of Spear and Jackson medallions.  It has an extra ring of
information, bragging, etc.around what might be the classic Spear and Jackson
medallion.  Anyone know the history of this more elaborate medallion design?

http://huk1.wkfinetools.com/01-BritishSaws/SpearJacks/tools/medallions/
Medallions-S&J.asp">http://huk1.wkfinetools.com/01-BritishSaws/SpearJacks/tools/
medallions/Medallions-S&J.asp

I will admit that it appears that, while the company is still alive,  they are
being forced to diversify their offerings to remain healthy or just solvent.
Some items are not that appealing.

Thanks in advance for any information about the history of the Spear and Jackson
saws.  I could not find a study of its medallions or saws.

Take care,


Cal Meier
Central Louisiana
Weather system in the Gulf could get nasty by Memorial Day.  If forecasts are
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