Disston 2x16 inch Mitre Saw for Millers Falls Langdon No 16 1/2 -- Freshly Sharpened rip saw The exquisite rosewood handle is

The exquisite rosewood handle is nearly perfect

presumably to reduce friction and heat during cutting

While the idea is interesting

The handle is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks

while the first few inches are 11ppi to use for starting a cut

Disston 2x16 inch Mitre Saw for Millers Falls Langdon No 16 1/2 -- Freshly Sharpened rip saw The exquisite rosewood handle isSomewhat hard to find anymore, this Disston is intended for use with the diminutive Millers Falls Langdon No 16 1 2 mitre box. This one has a few minor cosmetic issues, but is otherwise clean and straight. The apple handle has a solidly repaired break in the grip and a thin sliver missing from the top horn, though neither will affect function. The plate has been sharpened a few times, so the measurement from the bottom of the spine to the tooth line