Disston · D-23 · 1911–1955 (lesser H. K. Porter versions to the early 1990s)
Disston brought out the D-20 series in 1911, a middle line with carved apple handles and polished blades. There were four saws, and the D-23 was the narrow, straight-back one, 6¼ inches wide at the butt and 1¾ at the toe on a 26-inch blade. Its siblings were gone by about 1931, but the D-23 sold on until the family sold the company in 1955, and a lesser H. K. Porter version carried the name into the early 1990s. Disston called it one of its first Lightweight saws in 1927 and, in 1932, the largest-selling lightweight straight-back saw. It came with crosscut or rip teeth, mostly in 20 to 26 inches. The 1928 redesign gave it a bigger hand hole and a cover-top handle, and around 1945 applewood gave way to birch and other hardwoods. The Disstonian Institute says a pre-1955 D-23 beats any handsaw sold since.
Identify and date it
The D-23 is the straight-back twin of the skewback D-20, and its blade is narrower than a D-8's. Pre-1928 etches put the 23 inside a large letter D, and later ones read D-23. Pre-1928 handles have a small notch on top, while later ones have a cover-top and a smooth dip for the second hand. Even full-size D-23s carry the smaller 13/16-inch medallion used on back saws and panel saws.
If you’ll use it
The Disstonian Institute calls the D-23 an excellent choice for a saw to use. Many were made after power saws took over, so they've often been sharpened only once or twice, and the thicker handles seldom have broken horns.
If you’ll collect it
The Institute doesn't count the D-20 series among the most collectable Disstons. If you want an older one, look for the pre-1928 etch with 23 inside the D.
Rust, pitting and dull teeth are the usual problems, and a sharp kink in the plate can't be fixed. Saws filed for decades get narrow at the toe, sometimes to less than a third of an inch. Post-war handles vary a lot in wood and finish.
Buying guide
For a saw to use, take the D-23 titled never used at $38 delivered, well under the $50–90 band where most of the about 159 listed sit. The Disstonian Institute calls the D-23 an excellent saw to use, often sharpened only once or twice, so ask for a photo sighting down the blade, check that the teeth are even, and pass on any with a toe filed to a sliver. Shipping runs from free to $88 on a $25 saw, so compare delivered prices. Collectors want the pre-1928 etch with the 23 inside the D and an applewood handle, which the saw titled 1911-1917 should show at $76 delivered.
$24.41est. delivered
An 8-point 26-inch D-23 at auction with no bids and eight days left, so it will climb. We'd stop at about $15 bid, $35 delivered, since the never-used one asks $38.
VINTAGE DISSTON HAND SAW D-23, 8 point 26” Blade
$37.99est. delivered
Titled never used, for $38 delivered, well under the $50–90 band. Ask for close-ups of the teeth and etch to back that up.
Vintage Henry Disston & Sons D-23 Hand Saw, Made in USA Never Used
$50.78est. delivered
The title says the blade is sharp, so it should cut on arrival, at $51 delivered near the bottom of the band. Ask for a photo sighting down the plate.
Vintage Henry Disston and Sons D-23 Crosscut Hand Saw 26" Sharp Blade Etched USA
$75.64est. delivered
Titled 1911-1917 with an apple handle, which would mean the 23 sits inside the D on the etch and the handle has a small notch on top. At $76 delivered it's mid-band, so check both in the photos.
Rare Antique 1911-1917 Pointed Tip Disston & Sons D-23 Hand Saw 8 TPI 26" Apple
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Used$24.41est. delivered
$5.00 + $19.41 shipping
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No-bid auction, 8 points, 26 inches. It will climb.
Seller: terryalonzo
100% positive
New old stock$37.99est. delivered
$28.00 + $9.99 shipping
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Titled never used.
Seller: ladies_man217x
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Used$50.78est. delivered
$39.95 + $10.83 shipping
Buy It Now$39.95
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26-inch crosscut, titled sharp.
Seller: pcrc
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Used$75.64est. delivered
$49.99 + $25.65 shipping
Buy It Now$49.99
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Titled 1911-1917 with an apple handle. Check the etch for the 23 inside the D.
Seller: risei_92
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Used$63.99est. delivered
$34.99 + $29.00 shipping
Buy It Now$34.99
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Our take
26-inch crosscut, 10 points. $29 shipping.
Seller: f5callt1
100% positive
Used$114.40est. delivered
$26.90 + $87.50 shipping
Buy It Now$26.90
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Our take
Comes with a box, but $87.50 shipping makes it $114 delivered.
Seller: ticlelan-0
100% positive
Used$125.00delivered
$125.00 · free shipping
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Top ask here, $35 over the band. The title says only nice condition.
Seller: 1stat
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Used$82.97est. delivered
$45.58 + $37.39 shipping
Buy It Now$45.58
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