Nicholson® 06117N - 12" Rectangular American Pattern Single Cut Smooth File

12" Rectangular American Pattern Single Cut Smooth File (06117N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson rectangular double-cut hand files provide efficient material removal for professionals or serious hobbyists. This files are double-cut for rapid removal, presenting a rough surface to more easily file wood or soft metals. One edge of the is a blunt safety edge, to protect a surface or your hands during use.

Specifications

Features

• Rectangular shape for efficient filing across a large surface
• Double-cut abrasive surfaces perfect for widening holes or smoothing a plane
• 1 safe edge to protect finished surfaces or your hands during use
• Coarseness matches flat files of the same length
• Will operate at its full efficiency for years ahead
• Practical, efficient tools to get your job done right
• Designed by professionals for professionals and DIYers alike

In 1864, William Thomas Nicholson invented a machine that could consistently produce high-quality files and subsequently launched the Nicholson® File Company. In doing so, he revolutionized the file manufacturing industry. In an era when hand-made files were preferred, Nicholson proved his company’s machine-cut files were not only more affordable, but offered more consistent quality than hand-made tools. Through the decades that followed, Nicholson File Company continued to prosper by refusing to compromise the superior quality of its products. Maintaining this commitment, Nicholson was able to adapt and expand its capacity to make products that served an infinite variety of demands, and by 1893 the Nicholson exhibit at the World’s Fair in Chicago featured more than 3000 unique styles of Nicholson files and rasps. By the 1950s, Nicholson dominated the file market worldwide. More than 150 years after its founding, the brand remains at the forefront. The unwavering dedication to quality and constant attention to detail instilled by William Thomas Nicholson, embodied in the famous slogan “Twelve perfect files in every dozen,” is still evident in every product sold.