Two Saws

[Branson]

A while back I posted about a really small skew back saw.  Here it is, with a close up of the S marked saw nuts.
Also here is a Disston backsaw I got a couple weeks ago.  There's rust, and there's a chip at the front of the handle.  The seller at the flea market had it priced at $4.  It cuts well, too.

[scottg]

The small saw was an inexpensive household saw from maybe the 30-40's??
 The abbreviated handle and only 2 screws gives it away.

 The Disston was not made last week!! I would guess between 1890 and 1920. The shapely tote gives that up.
  Plus its full width, you seldom see this. I have 2 just like it, except neither of mine are this "fat". 
  I would argue that it cuts well though, unless you sharpened it yourself. 
  Put some time toward it, and you totally won't believe what its capable of. Scary sharp.
 Be careful not to over set it though. Saws from this period are not soft!
  Just a little set will do ya.
  yours Scott

[Branson]

Yeah, I believe the small skew back to be a household saw.  But those aren't screws.  I forgot to post the pic of the saw nuts; I attached the pic here.  They have a raised S on the bolt side.  It does have a very comfortable handle, not one of those slab-sided things.  I've never seen this particular saw before, and am wondering who made it.

The Disstonian Institute dates the handle shape to 1918 and prior.  Oddly, though, the spacing of the nuts matches the post 1918 handles -- closer together.  It's a number 4 12 inch.  It hasn't been used much.  It does cut pretty well, but I'm certain that a little time with a double extra thin saw file will make it scary sharp.  I like scary sharp!  A little set and a rub down with bee's wax ought to make it fly.

[scottg]

I have seen those S screws/rivets and have had a saw with them.  Making me crazy too!!
My saw had a little brass liner for the bottom of the tote to keep it from breaking "less often" but otherwise I have no clue
 yours Scott