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WWI Era Military Hand Saw in Leather Sheath
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WWI Era Military Hand Saw in Leather Sheath

1900 - 1920
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A WWI era 26 inch military hand saw in leather sheath by Abraham Ashton & Sons Ltd of Sheffield, dated 1818.

Beech handle with steel blade.

26″ blade marked: 1918 ABRM ASHTON & SONS Ld SHEFFIELD

Leather sheath with two buckles and straps, copper stitching and copper rivets.

Overall length of saw: 78 cm.

Length of sheath: 80 cm.

Abraham Ashton and Sons, Burnt Tree Works, Sheffield. Company established in 1848.

Physical Dimensions
Width
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this WWI Military Hand Saw to the Edwardian era.

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Description
A WWI era 26 inch military hand saw in leather sheath by Abraham Ashton & Sons Ltd of Sheffield, dated 1818.

Beech handle with steel blade.

26″ blade marked: 1918 ABRM ASHTON & SONS Ld SHEFFIELD

Leather sheath with two buckles and straps, copper stitching and copper rivets.

Overall length of saw: 78 cm.

Length of sheath: 80 cm.

Abraham Ashton and Sons, Burnt Tree Works, Sheffield. Company established in 1848.

Width
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this WWI Military Hand Saw to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235632
Hatchwell Antiques
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Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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WWI Era Military Hand Saw in Leather Sheath

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An antique steel hand saw featuring a patinated blade with visible teeth and a shaped wooden handle secured with metal rivets.
WWI era military hand saw in leather sheath
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An antique steel hand saw featuring a patinated blade with visible teeth and a shaped wooden handle secured with metal rivets.
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  • ObjectHand Tools
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialSteel, Wood
  • ColourGrey Brown
  • MotifsToothed steel blade, Contoured wooden grip, Metal rivets, Flat spine
  • SizeW 80 cm (31 in)

This Edwardian hand saw is a tool from the early 20th century, formed from a grey steel blade and a brown wooden handle. The piece presents a toothed steel blade with dark patina and rust spots, a contoured wooden grip with an ergonomic pistol shape, and round metal rivets securing the handle. The wood displays a warm mid-brown tone with natural grain, while the heavy metal blade shows an aged, mottled grey finish with a flat spine. Measuring 80 cm wide, the item suits placement on a narrow wall space in an industrial loft or study interior as decorative wall art. It functions as a historical display piece rather than an active tool, lending rustic character to a home workspace, hallway, or living room when mounted directly onto a wall.

FAQs

First World War era military hand saws were utilitarian tools produced for field engineers and infantry units to construct trenches, fortifications, and camp structures. They feature robust steel blades with coarse teeth and utilitarian wooden handles designed for practical field operation.

These saws were constructed primarily from high-carbon steel blades to maintain cutting edges, combined with dense hardwood handles such as beech or walnut. Handles were fastened to the blade using brass or steel rivets to ensure structural stability under heavy use.

Authentic military saws often bear manufacturer stamps, broad arrow ordnance marks, or issue dates stamped directly into the steel blade or wooden handle. Natural surface oxidisation, uniform wear on the teeth, and original riveted handle construction indicate period authenticity.

Antique hand saws are frequently displayed as decorative wall art in industrial, rustic, or dark academia interiors. Mounting them on narrow wall spaces, inside display cabinets, or alongside period tool collections adds textural interest and historical context to a room.

To prevent rust, the steel blade should be kept in a climate-controlled environment and periodically treated with a light application of microcrystalline wax or mineral oil. The wooden handle can be preserved using beeswax polish to prevent drying without removing its aged patina.
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