Owner's initials engraved on blade - and a cute story?

Discussion in 'Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion' started by purfler, Oct 1, 2012.

  1. purfler

    purfler Most Valued Member

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    On Sunday I bought an armfull of saws (9, to be precise) at a market for $10. Almost entirely of no consequence, but for $10...

    This one intrigued me:

    https://picasaweb.google.com/timrobinson22/Saws?authkey=Gv1sRgCMy2rJ-4l9HslgE#5794267745879273826

    Presumabley it started life as a full size something and over its longish life wen through a few modifications. Cleaning it up showed initials engraved on the blade:

    https://picasaweb.google.com/timrobinson22/Saws?authkey=Gv1sRgCMy2rJ-4l9HslgE#5794267966430270754

    Is this common?

    What is nice is that one the reverse of the handle (and I photographed the wrong side didn't I?) are the initials C L. I don't think it is my imagination, but the carved initials look a little childish. Was this a saw that had done sterling service and was cut down rather than being scrapped and given to the owner's son :)

    Regards,

    Tim