The Disston No. 43 was the most expensive in a line of "combination" saws that featured a square and ruler in their design. The patented concept of the square and ruler was invented by Jackson Gorham in 1856. Disston used the patent under license and, in 1858, registered the patent for the No. 43's other prominent feature, a level that is built into the handle. The line of saws also had a scratch awl that stored in the top of the handle.
	The line of combination saws was sold from 1858 until about 1918.

No. 43. Combination Saw, with 24-inch Square and Rule, Straight-edge and Scratch Awl; Apple Handle, with Plumb and Level attachment. Blade same quality as Disston, No. 7 Hand-Saw.

26 inches, $30.00 per dozen.

No. 42. Combination Saw, with 24-inch Square and Rule, Straight-edge and Scratch Awl; Apple Handle. Blade same quality as Disston, No. 7 Hand-Saw. Without Plumb and Level attachment.

26 inches, $25.00 per dozen.

No. 38. Combination Saw, with 24-inch Square and Rule, Straight-edge and Scratch Awl; Apple Handle. Blade same as "Brown's," No. 3.

26 inches, $17.00 per dozen.

No. 39. Combination Saw, with 24-inch Square and Rule, Straight-edge and Scratch Awl; Apple Handle, with Plumb and Level attachment. Blade same quality as "Brown's," No. 3.

26 inches, $22.00 per dozen.

No. 29. Combination Saw, with 24-inch Square and Rule, Straight-edge and Scratch Awl. Beech Handle.

26 inches, $12.00 per dozen.

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