200mm 8" 1776 Dovetail Saw by Pax

200mm 8" 1776 Dovetail Saw by Pax, Manufactured in Sheffield, England The Pax 1776 Saw, Thomas Flinn's finest saw and a must have for all woodworking enthusiasts and is their flagship saw. Made with a heavily folded brass back roll marked with "Pax 1776 Sheffield England", it is made as a celebration piece commemorating the start of Pax saws and are made today to the same high standards they were two hundred years ago. The folded brass back means the blade is held under tension offering excellent rigidity and balance. The weight of the brass back aids the fine cutting ability of this saw. The traditional open handle is made from English Elm and is hand finished with Danish Oil to offer the perfect comfort and grip. This saw is the ultimate in beauty and also in it's unrivalled performance. These saws are all tested before despatch. Available in lengths 8", 10" (Standard) and 12" with 20tpi, in either Rip (for cutting with the grain) or Crosscut (for cutting across the grain) formation. Blade depths are as follows: 8" Blade length = Blade depth 2" Rated 4/5 stars by Good Woodworking magazine! (Jan 2006) As seen in the Group Test in British Woodworking magazine which looked a range of high quality Dovetail Saws (December 2011, issue no. 27) - This saw was the winner of the overall dovetail saw tests performed by Peter sefton and his students. Some of their comments were as follows: "Best value for money, and British too" - John "Best British pistol grip. Nice cut, easy to control and nice weight" - Matt "Great Saw to use; cuts smoothly and easy to control. Great quality of finish" - Tim Key Features: * Hand finished Pistol Grip English Elm Handle, danish oiled for ultimate comfort * Solid Brass Screws and Caps * Mirror Finished Brass Back with traditional style roll mark "PAX 1776" * Hand Sharpened * Can be Re-sharpened * Packed in Blue Presentation Style Box Full Manufacturer Warranty