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Elysium Saw Works 10″ Back Saw – Signature Series, Made in USA, New in Original Box

A pinnacle of modern sawmaking, this Elysium Saw Works Back Saw arrives factory-fresh in its original box—unused and ready to elevate your joinery. With a precise 10″ high-tension blade, it’s the go-to choice for craftsmen who demand the absolute best from today’s boutique saws.

• Blade Length: 10″ precision-tensioned steel plate, ideal for dovetails, tenons, and fine crosscuts
• Tooth Geometry: Hand-set and sharpened at 14 ppi crosscut pattern for effortless, tear-free slicing of hardwoods
• Spine Construction: Solid brass back, expertly heat-tempered to maintain constant tension and prevent blade flex
• Handle Design: CNC-machined beech or cherry wood, ergonomically shaped and oil-finished for a lifetime of comfortable use
• Condition: New and unused, complete with factory sleeve and original packaging
• Provenance: Crafted in small batches by Pete Taran of Elysium Saw Works—the same master sawmaker behind the famed Independence dovetail saw

When you want the absolute best from today’s modern saws—here you go.

These saw sell new for $595.00 if you can find them

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Below is a little more history.

Pete Taran is a pivotal figure in the resurgence of premium hand saws. In the mid-1990s, he co-founded Independence Tool – aiming to recreate the quality and elegance of 19th-century English dovetail saws. Their flagship product—the Independence dovetail saw—was one of the first boutique saws to hit the market, setting a new standard for craftsmanship and performance.

Due to overwhelming demand and the challenges of small-scale production, Pete eventually sold Independence Tool to Lie-Nielsen Toolworks in 1998. Lie-Nielsen continued producing the saws, retaining the original design and tooth geometry, and even kept the Independence name on the spine for a time. Today’s Lie-Nielsen dovetail saws are direct descendants of Pete’s original design.

Pete didn’t disappear from the scene—he went on to found VintageSaws.com, where he sells restored saws and shares expert advice on saw sharpening and filing. More recently, he returned to sawmaking under the Elysium Saw Works banner, offering ultra-premium models like the Ne Plus Ultra dovetail saw.

If you’re holding an Elysium saw, you’ve got a piece of sawmaking history in your hands.