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What would you suggest for a file set?
What brands do you use?.Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jay
 
I'm fond of Nicholson brand files. They make just about any size/type of file you could ask for, and through the years have been the most consistent quality I have used. This is certainly one area where "You get what you pay for." Nicholsons are expensive as files go, but you can either use one of their files, or three of the off brands.
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Ed Caffrey
"The Montana Bladesmith"


 
How about files for hardened steel? I want to do some decorative etc filing on finished blades, and am not sure what type of files I need to buy. Are there diamond-impregnated files that I should use?
Thanks,
Paul
 
Yes there are. Nicholson also make a wide variety of dimond files that do well on hardened steel. Diamond files are really where quality shows through! You can purchase a "cheap" set through some tool catalogs that are imports, and can almost rub the diamond dust off with bare hands! I used some of these when I first started out, and was very disapointed with them. My current set of Nicholson diamond needle files have their own padded case in the shop, simply because I could have nearly made a house payment for what they cost, but that was a few years ago, and since they have proven well worth the extra $$$. If your not going to do a lot of work with them, the mid-range priced diamond files will be fine. (needle sized ones in the $8-10 price range each) are a decent buy. Don't even waste your money on the ones that sell for $15-$20 for a set of 5 or 6.

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Ed Caffrey
"The Montana Bladesmith"


 
I've been looking for some good files as well.

I just bought some Sandvik files - very nice so far, comfy handles too, but has anyone ever tried a brand called PFERD?

I found a line called CORINOX (made by PFERD)specifically designed for stainless and high-alloy steels.

I can't find anyone that carries them though.
Part of the problem is that they are German made.

Any ideas? Should I just continue with the standard stuff and get some diamond files?

Thanks.

Darren
 
Ed-thank you very much for the great info. I bought a set of Craftsman needle files that are not diamond, and tried to file the blade on an older Schrade Pro Hunter. The blade laughed at me like you probably are! I'll take your advice and get a couple select files of good quality. Thanks again!
Paul
 
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