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Default tenon, back, dovetail, mitre hand saw

Electric Comet writes:
On Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:11:56 GMT
(Scott Lurndal) wrote:

Why would you think that? It's high-carbon
steel, not stainless.


was a question




"i guess that explains the lack of rust"

isn't a question, it's a supposition.


what's your answer


If a handsaw blade hasn't rusted, it's been treated well.

Quality cutting tools aren't made from stainless steel, primarily
because of the poor edge.