Japanese Carving File Flat - Fine - 200mm

With their longer length, these flat carving files are ideally suited to larger tasks that require greater stock removal and shaping. Rather than having individual teeth set along the length and width of the blade, these files have chemically etched ridges that act more like tiny plane blades. This means that rather than scratching material away from the surface creating dust, each cut produces minute shavings which results in a far smoother surface that looks more like it has been planed to shape instead of filed. Cut into the ridges are regularly spaced grooves that run in a diagonal pattern to assist with waste removal and act like chip breakers preventing the file from clogging. The ridges are bevelled away from the sides of the file making it safe to use in corners as there is no risk of damage to adjacent areas. Used in all areas of woodwork as well as in carving, these double sided files can be used on all species of hardwoods and softwoods, plastics, plaster and even aluminium.

This flat carving file has a blade which is 200mm long and 20mm wide and comes with a 45mm tine which can be used to mount your own custom handle. The blades are made from V-Toku2 alloyed steel which is known for high toughness and excellent wear resistance. These fine double sided files are used for finishing work. ©