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Object:Back saw by Sorby, Sheffield, England, 1820-90


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Saw made by Sorby of Sheffield. Used for fine benchwork and cutting joints. It was so-called because the blade is stiffened by a strip of iron or brass soldered over the top edge of the blade.
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