Sawkraze tools vintage atkins hand saw #53 perfections floral patten antique

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For bidding is this Atkins #53 skew back handsaw. The #53 is considered one of atkins best upper end saws. It has the perfections apple wood tote which is angled such to allow a more comfortable and natural arm position while sawing.11 ppi with 25"toothline. Blade is straight with light patina staining and shallow pitting thruout. All teeth intact and shaped well. It is semi sharp.there is no etch. Atkins saws are known for their quality but the etchings not so much. The applewood tote is very nice. It has the beautiful floral carving on the tote. Assorted scratches and staining from use. Tote is tight to the plate. I Smoothed it and applied 3 coats of danish oil. It is 100% intact with no cracks, splits or chips.It is balanced beautifully. Fantastic user saw. Please message me with any questions. To the winner of this auction. If the winning bid is $40.00 or more, if you wish I can sharpen it for you. My sharpening procedure is this,,, Jointing the teeth with an initial shaping of the teeth. Sharpen the teeth to rip or crosscut use, crosscut sharpening is done to a flat fleam.Set the teeth for your use and type of wood you would be working with. (I can help with this if you need ). A second jointing of the tooth line.. A final sharpening and dressing of the sides.Test the saw to cut in the wood of choice to run smoothly, straight read more