E.C. Atkins No 53 Rip Saw 5 1/2ppi -- Freshly Sharpened

Here is a nice E.C. Atkins No 53 rip saw. The 26 inch plate is clean and straight. The etch is faint, but visible.

The handle was refinished by a previous owner and has no cracks or chips. The apple exhibits rare curly grain that can be seen when held in the light.

The 5 1/2ppi rip teeth have been freshly sharpened:

Tooth Type: rip
Rake Angle: 7º
Fleam Angle: 0º
Slope Angle: 0º
Tooth Set: 0.007"