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  1. 26th May 2018, 09:17 AM #1
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    I have an old Spear and Jackson iron backed Tenon saw, split nuts, open handle and the best I find is that it was made around 1918. The blade is 10" long with what looks like 16 TPI
    Can anybody throw more light on it or know where I can get any info on the company?
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    Wikipedia has a little bit of the company history.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spear_%26_Jackson

    They were always a well regarded tool maker in the UK.
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    Hello Hughie,

    I have a reprint copy of a S&J 1918 catalogue showing your back saw as being either a #196 with bright steel back or a #197 blued back. Please see attached image.

    Your saw was of a lesser quality than their 'Mermaid' brand though still fully warranted.

    Another reference book states 'one of the earliest saw makers established as Love & Spear in 1760' later becoming Spear & Jackson in1833

    The stamp on the back was first recorded being used as about 1880.

    Once cleaned up and sharpened it should make a nice dovetail saw for you.

    Hope all this is of some help to you.

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