I've got lots of tools, many old, many new. As far as new saws go, I got lots, including LN's, Adria, Grammercy, Wenzloff and so forth. The new saws work very well and are very pretty. As far as the old saws go, many Disstons and similar makers. Many sharpened by Tom Law, when he was sharpening, some by Steve Cooke, when he was alive and a few by me.
Today, I took delivery of what, at first impression, may be one of, if not the best. It is also one of the cheapest. It's a saw that I have been intrigued by the design, hovering between loving it and also hating the looks. Anyhow it arrived, and in person, I like it. It fits my hand perfectly and the balance is superb. Still, what remains is how a saw cuts. In a nutshell, not only were my expectations met, but they were passed many times over. I would highly recommend buying this saw (I forgot to add my test cuts were in cherry, walnut and hard pine).
Oh, I also forgot to mention the brand. The saw is a Lee Valley/Veritas carcass saw. Cost all of $69.00 and if first impressions count, this will be one of my better buys in the past few years (I have no connection to LV).
T.Z.