E.C. Atkins & CompanyE.C. Atkins & Company

"The Atkins family have been identified with metal working for generations. From one generation to another, they have actually followed the growth of the Saw from it's most primitive type to its present state of development. They have been students; they are a family of invenors; to them the world is largely indebted for the innovations that have taken place in the Saw World; the commonplace has never satisfied their ambitions - the slogan has ever been, "Atkins Always Ahead." This means more than a mere catch phrase. It means that the policy of the Atkins Family has been to maintain the highest standard in all things pertaining to the making of the very finest Saws, Saw Tools and Machine Knives. ...So that it is with feelings of extreme pride that we present to the world what we believe to be the finest and most comprehensive book that has ever been published on this subject, as we also believe the various items shown herein represent the highest development in their different lines. It is strictly upon the ground of superior quality that we respectfully solicit the patronage of all lovers of fine Saws, Saw Tools and Machine Knives." - Introductory page.