I was reading in the current issue of Popular Woodworking about Bad Axe D-8 handsaws.
Well, I have a Disston D-12 10 tpi crosscut saw that I cleaned up, made a curly maple handle, new saw nuts and sharpened the saw.
It cuts fast and true. I have several Disstons.
The Bad Axe sells for $375. I don't think I will be ordering one. I'm sure they are good saws.
I have several Disston saws that I have de-grunged, made new handles, sharpened and set the teeth.
You might look around for an old one and bring it back to life. There are several on the auction site.