Nicholson Rectangular Mill Hand File With Ergonomic Handle, Single Cut, American Pattern, Bastard Cut, 12" Cut, 12" Length (Pack of 1) (21842HN)

This review is for Nicholson Mill Hand File with Ergonomic Handle (Boxed), American Pattern, Single Cut, Rectangular, Coarse, 12" Length. Length is great for filing axe heads, handle is comfortable to hold for long periods and the file pattern and durability is high quality. As noted, this has a Coarse pattern and was needed because my Lansky puck wasn't working nearly fast enough to help re-shape an old worn out axe head (hatchet). Length allowed for fewer reps before switching back to the Lansky puck to finish out the job.

I bought this to use with a hand made jig to do knife bevels. Seems to work great. Takes steel off well etc. I have not used it enough yet to know about longevity, even though I have owned it a while. But I would advise anyone looking for an inexpensive file to get this one, from a good brand instead of some crap brand.

Pros: -Affordable -Good handle -Works well quickly Cons: -Not made in USA anymore?(need confirmation) Summary: I bought this file to work on axes, hatchets, and mower blades quickly and safely. My six inch file was getting my fingers a little too close for comfort even with good gloves. This product took off consistent amounts of metal from both sides of the file. I would recommend this file for anyone working on larger hand tools or needing to resurface large areas of metal.

Good quality, easy to use, right size for hatchet, axe.

Bought this to file off teeth of old saws. Unfortunately, this file appears to be too soft. Not sure if they screwed up the hardening, but the saw is scoring the file and the file doesn't do anything to the saw. My other cheapo files have no issue on the same saw. Would've sent back if I hadn't removed the handle.

As advertised, excellent quality and value.

Was not boxed, did not include the handle and arrived sticking with sharp end sticking out through the box. It is however an excellent file as are all Nicholson files...

This is one of the best files for sharpening lawn mower blades safely. Nicholson is one of the only brands I trust for durability and reliable service after being disappointed with other brands.

This bastard rasp is perfect for grinding and sharpening your splitting axe to fine splitting form! Your wood will woe the day that Nicholson made love to your axe. Recommend.