I guess I am really fortunate to have such a supply of antique tools, all my hand tools are pre-1880, when the job allows they are the only ones I'll use.
I luckily inherited a tremendous tool kit, including saw sets and filing guides, which I add to as often as possible. We have cut logs with the 2 man crosscut before the guy could get his c-saw started. For notching the 42" buck saw is my favorite, finer items get the old bow saw treatment.
If using axes only for cuts, using both right and left handed tools will ease the operation.
DLB I totally agree with your statements on curved tools.