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A Military Farrer’s Patent Folding Saw by Francis Wood, Sheffield. This mint condition long folding saw was made by Francis Wood & Son, Ltd in Sheffield and supplied in 1943 to the war office with the arrow and manufacturer stamps. It is 115 cm (46 inch) long and comes with four handles, all inserted into a military canvas belt pouch stamped with an arrow and 1944. Francis Wood started the business in 1908 as ‘Machine Knife Manufacturer’ and later as ‘Saw Manufacturer’. The company worked from Thorpe Works, 67-69 Henry Street in Sheffield. |
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