Anyone know what this saw was used for?

[schuld66]

It belonged to my wife's father, who passed away a year ago. Now it belongs to me and I'm not sure what it's used for. It has a Warranted Superior medallion, the blade measures about 23", 11 PPI, and the top is marked "RELIANCE 4".
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[son_of_bluegras]

It looks to me like there is stuff around the pin at the handle end that reminds me of what I see on tree pruning saws. I don't know if it was intended as such or not, but I think this particular saw was used for tree trimming.

[ozhunter]

I reckon it's a meat saw.

[cava]

:whs:

[schuld66]

I reckon it's a meat saw.

You know, now that you mention it, I believe he may have told me once that it was a meat saw.

[Cold Guy]

You know, now that you mention it, I believe he may have told me once that it was a meat saw.

Definitely a meat saw. I've butchered a few deer and a couple moose with those and still have one hanging in the shed. With moose, it made me appreciate bandsaws in a big way.

[rwbuild]

Its a meat saw, great grandfather had one,he was a butcher, got passed down through the family

[IanW]

Yes, a meat saw. And they are still available, or were up til last year.

In actual fact, it should be called a 'bone saw' 'cos that's what you actually use them for - 'meat' just clags up the teeth, and is far better cut with a knife. And 'real' teeth take the shine off the teeth real quick, too.. :U

Cheers,