Disston Saw - Any Experts?

[FMC1959]

I was looking at some used tools, in this case a Disston Saw came up. Not sure if Disston's are still produced, but this one seems of the recent variety.

I looked on the http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/ and for D8's they list up to the mid 1950's, none of them have the big print Disston name like this saw. Anyone know around what time period this would be from and if it is as good as the older ones (pre-1950)?

I am hoping to avoid something to "modern" where they skimped on quality, or God forbid, was made in China (don't know if Disston ever had production in China, just guessing).

It is in excellant shape and has a nice looking handle. I know I could probably find some in flea markets (and cheap price) but they are usually quite rusty, pitted, broken or cracked handles. If this one is a "good vintage", I might get it because of the shape it is in. From my understanding, Disston D8's when they were new, were not cheap, depending the year we are talking about....not sure if it was mid 70's or 80's, or maybe more recent, but I have heard D8's going for over 100 beans new in the store.

Any info would be appreciated

 

[measuredtwice]

Not an expert but I've owned antique Disston saws. The saw in your photos is modern.

The medallion is usually shown when selling/buying but it's not shown in your photos. I'd guess it looks like this one. They stopped making saws in the 90s iirc.

 

[RTM]

Very modern saw. The Disstonian gave up on anything after 1950, as the quality was gone, as was the comfort. My usual guide to quality is how good the handle feels in your hand. If it feels like it was made for your hand, nicely contouring to the curves, buy it if straight.

If it feels boxy, or slab sided, move on. The later Swedish Sandvik With a plywood handle is a better user than that one.

Most I’ve paid for a vintage saw was $15 for a nice D8 thumbhole rip, with two other saws thrown in, plus postage.

 

[seber]

Looks like a 1996 model. No real value other than a user. And not the quality of earlier models.

 

[FMC1959]

Thanks for the replies, I will skip buying this one as I am sure there are plenty more to find.....thanks