Disston D8 vs Crown 190: Collector or Workshop Saw?

Quick verdict

Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw is best for collectors and high-end quality, while Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190 is better value for fast, aggressive ripping.

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1. Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw vs. Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw
2. Crown 190 Sheffield Rip Saw vs. Lynx 26-Inch Rip Saw

At-a-glance specs

Feature	Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw	Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190
Blade Length	26 in (66 cm)	24 in (61 cm)
TPI / PPI	4.5 TPI (listed); 10 TPI also appears (option unclear)	4.5 TPI
Blade Material	High Speed Steel (HSS)	High-carbon carbon steel (described as carbon steel / resharpenable)
Handle Type and Material	Custom carved American Black Walnut handle	Stained beech handle, secured with screws
Tooth Rake Angle	[Missing data] 5°-8° typical	[Missing data] 5°-8° typical
Blade Thickness	[Missing data] Approximately 0.032-0.035 inches (0.81–0.89 mm)	[Missing data] Approximately 0.032-0.035 inches (0.81–0.89 mm)
Kerf Width	[Missing data] Typical for Rip Saws: 0.045 inch (1.143 mm)	[Missing data] Typical for Rip Saws: 0.045 inch (1.143 mm)
Steel Hardness / Grade	High Speed Steel (HSS)	High-carbon carbon steel

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Blade And Teeth

• Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw: 26 in blade, HSS taper-ground, listed 4.5 TPI but 10 TPI also appears; aggressive rip capability noted.
• Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: 24 in blade, 4.5 TPI coarse rip teeth, resharpenable carbon steel blade for fast cutting.

Handle

• Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw: Custom carved American black walnut handle for comfort and traditional feel.
• Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: Stained beech handle, screwed construction, described as comfortable and balanced.

Performance

• Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw: HSS blade noted to hold an edge and give quality cuts; real-world feedback limited.
• Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: Fast, coarse teeth deliver aggressive ripping and long rip cuts with good edge retention.

Materials And Build

• Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw: High Speed Steel blade with taper-ground finish; vintage heritage and high-end build.
• Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: High-carbon steel blade, resharpenable, generally solid Sheffield fit and finish reported.

Value And Cost

• Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw: Priced high; appeals to collectors and those valuing heritage over cost.
• Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190: Marketed as good value for workshop use and modest price versus premium saws.

Scores snapshot

Feature	Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw	Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190
Blade length (score)	10	6
TPI (score)	10	10
Tooth rake angle (score)	6	4
Blade thickness (score)	9	9
Kerf width (score)	5	5
Steel hardness (score)	10	10
Overall Score	8.2/10	7.3/10

Who should buy which?

Buy Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw if you:

• You want a classic, collectible saw that shows heritage and history.
• You need a high end saw for top quality performance.
• You like traditional vintage hand saws rather than modern ones.

Buy Sheffield Rip Saw — Crown 190 if you:

• You want fast, long rip cuts through boards and timbers.
• You want a resharpenable blade that stays sharp for hours.
• You want solid Sheffield build and good value for a workshop saw.

Don’t buy either if you:

• You need verified real-world rip performance without uncertainty.
• You are on a tight budget or cannot tolerate a high purchase cost.

Final verdict

• Disston D8 26-inch Rip Saw is the better pick for collectors and high-end use.
• Disston D8 offers heritage and build; Crown 190 offers speed, resharpenable steel, and value.