Antique Saws Can Make Interesting Collectibles

Tools, particularly old ones, hold a certain fascination for collectors. Hand tools such as antique saws or hammers will usually hold a story of their owner or where they were used. These are the more desirable as they have a history and some may even be more famous than others.

Antique saws that have been in the family’s possession for a long period may possibly have been used to construct the family home. These are likely found in the tool shed or garage and are not really recognized by many people as the collector’s item that they are. These items are irreplaceable as a family heirloom and should be treated as such.

Two-man tree saws and bow saws are still in use today and were the forerunners of the modern hand saw. These antique saws can be found in the office buildings of major corporations that deal in tools and lumber. They are proudly hung on the wall and are considered a part of the company’s history.

These saws are graded by collectors into one of four categories. The grades are fine, good, fair, or poor and the blade and handle condition determine into which category the saw fits. The blades are expected to have wear and the handles to have cracks on them; it is the extent of these that help the collectors categorize them.

By collecting antique saws and other old tools from a particular area or era, one can amass an interesting collection of historical items that most people will appreciate. Many of these saws may be found by conducting a detailed Internet search. Those dealing in these items will have websites that contain full-color pictures and descriptions, allowing potential consumers to browse through their selections and read about any historical data on the pieces they are offering for sale.