April 24, 2024
Disston Warranted Superior 1911-1914 Saw 26" 8ppi, Vintage
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Disston Warranted Superior Saw made between 1911-1914. Has a net 26" skewback blade, 8 ppi, correct 1" medallion for it's time period, with beach wood handle. Professionally sharpened and has not been used since. Please see all pictures for condition.Q. Was "Warranted Superior" a Disston brand?A. Many saw makers going back to early 19th century England made medallions with the Warranted Superior (WS) label. It pre-dates Henry Disston (1819-1878) by at least a generation, possibly more. Use of the phrase is not limited to saws. A quick online search shows it was used in advertising for manufactured goods such as shoes and Remington pistols. Warranted and guaranteed have the same meaning, which is the maker's word that his product is superior. The claim is only as good as the word of the maker, if you think about it.Most English WS medallions have a crown and most American ones have an eagle. Later Disston-made WS medallions have the words "Warranted Superior," a circle of dots, stars at the three and nine o'clock positions, and appear with or without an eagle. Some feature a keystone instead of the eagle. The illustration of replacement medallions in the Disston 1906 catalog shows an eagle, the 1911 catalog has a keystone, and illustrations in the 1914, 1918, and 1923 catalogs feature a blank space in the center of the medallion.
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