Hand Files & Rasps

6 hand files & rasps from Tarist, Nicholson, Hatonseyan and more.

Recommended Hand Files & Rasps

Nicholson

American Pattern Files, 6-Inch

+Round profile for enlarging holes and curves

+Bastard cut for general-purpose material removal

+6-inch length suits small detail work

−Sold without a handle

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Grobet USA

Swiss Pattern Files, 6-Inch

+6-inch Swiss pattern file for precision work

+Cut 00 is a fine cut for detailed finishing

+Pillar profile suits checkering and narrow slots

−Fine cut removes material slowly on heavy stock

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Harfington

American Pattern Files, 6-Inch

+Thin cut teeth for smoother finishing

+High carbon steel construction

+Wood handle included

−Thin cut removes material more slowly

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Nicholson

American Pattern Files, 6-Inch

+Half round profile for filing concave edges

+Double cut pattern for faster material removal

+6-inch length suits small detail work

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Drill America

American Pattern Files, 6-Inch

+6-inch length suits small detail work

+Mill file profile for flat surfaces

+Bastard cut for general-purpose material removal

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Harfington

American Pattern Files, 6-Inch

+Double cut teeth remove material more smoothly than single cut

+Wood handle offers a traditional grip

+Six-inch half round shape for general filing

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