Files
Burrs, sharp edges and out-of-round holes cost you time and busted knuckles. We stock files that cut fast and stay sharp. Go with Black Vortex for everyday steel, Multi-Kut when loading is the enemy and Crystal Kut diamond for hardened tool steel and aluminum. Go flat or mill for stock removal, half-round or round for curves, square or knife for slots. Add handles, a pouch and a file card.
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Black Vortex™ Half Round Files
BLACK OXIDE FINISH for lasting durability. RESISTS LOADING for easier filing and smoother finish. RESISTS CORROSION with rust resistant finish. SHARPER TEETH for faster filing. Ideal for rounding out holes and filing concave surfaces. Spiral cut provides “Twist & Roll” action. Flat side is double-cut for fast stock removal.
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83177
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8"
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3/4"
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7/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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83178
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10"
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15/16"
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9/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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Black Vortex™ Round Files
BLACK OXIDE FINISH for lasting durability. RESISTS LOADING for easier filing and smoother finish. RESISTS CORROSION with rust resistant finish. SHARPER TEETH for faster filing. Tapered design suitable for various hole sizes. Ideal for enlarging circular holes or rounded grooves. A popular general purpose and machinist file.
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83179
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6"
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7/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83180
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8"
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5/16"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83181
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10"
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3/8"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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83182
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12"
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1/2"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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8" Black Vortex™ Square File
BLACK OXIDE FINISH for lasting durability. RESISTS LOADING for easier filing and smoother finish. RESISTS CORROSION with rust resistant finish. SHARPER TEETH for faster filing. LONGER LIFE for superior service. Ideal for slots, keyways, splines, and general purpose filing. All 4 sides are equal filing surfaces. Double-cut for rapid stock removal.
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83183
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8"
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5/16"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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Black Vortex™ Mulit-Kut Files
BLACK OXIDE FINISH for lasting durability. RESISTS LOADING for easier filing and smoother finish. RESISTS CORROSION with rust resistant finish. SHARPER TEETH for faster filing. LONGER LIFE for superior service. Multi-Kit design with two sets of chip breakers for a diamond pattern. Coarse teeth for faster metal removal, tapering for detail work.
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83184
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8"
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25/32"
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7/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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83185
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10"
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31/32"
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1/4"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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4" Black Vortex™Precision Files
The 4” precision pattern Black Vortex files are small pattern files designed for fine filing applications, making them ideal for use in tight fitting areas. They are built with all the features of our full-size Black Vortex Files and are available in various shapes and styles to meet every need.
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83189
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Flat
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4"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83188
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Mill
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4"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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83190
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Round
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4"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83191
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Slim Taper
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4"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83192
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Square
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4"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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Black Vortex™ High Performance Comfort Grip Ergo Mill Files
PROVEN PERFORMANCE with BLACK OXIDE FINISH for durability and corrosion resistance. ERGONOMIC DESIGN enhances comfort and control, reducing user fatigue. OUTSTANDING GRIP ensures positive control even when oily or wet. Ideal for general shop use, draw filing, and lathe work. Tapers toward the point for detail work.
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832170
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8"
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25/32"
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9/64"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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832171
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10"
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31/32"
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11/64"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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Black Vortex™ High Performance Comfort Grip Ergo Round Files
PROVEN PERFORMANCE with a BLACK OXIDE FINISH for durability and corrosion resistance. ERGONOMIC DESIGN enhances comfort and control, reducing user fatigue. OUTSTANDING GRIP ensures positive control even when oily or wet. Ideal for enlarging circular holes or rounded grooves, suitable for various hold sizes. Quality files stay sharper longer.
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832172
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8"
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5/16"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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832173
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10"
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3/8"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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Black Vortex™ High Performance Comfort Grip Ergo Square Files
PROVEN PERFORMANCE with the same durability and sharpness as original Black Vortex™ files. ERGONOMIC DESIGN enhances comfort and control. SUPERIOR SAFETY keeps hands away from sharp edges. BLACK OXIDE FINISH ensures lasting durability. OUTSTANDING GRIP prevents slipping. Ideal for various filing needs with double-cut surfaces for rapid stock removal.
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832174
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8"
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5/16"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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832175
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10"
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3/8"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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Black Vortex™ High Performance Comfort Grip Ergo Half-Round Files
PROVEN PERFORMANCE with BLACK OXIDE FINISH for durability and corrosion resistance. ERGONOMIC DESIGN enhances comfort and control, reducing user fatigue. OUTSTANDING GRIP ensures positive control even when wet. Ideal for rounding holes and filing concave surfaces. Longer life with superior service and value.
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832176
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8"
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3/4"
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7/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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832177
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10"
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15/16"
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9/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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Black Vortex™ High Performance Comfort Grip Ergo Flat Files
PROVEN PERFORMANCE with a BLACK OXIDE FINISH for durability and corrosion resistance. ERGONOMIC DESIGN enhances comfort and control, reducing user fatigue. OUTSTANDING GRIP ensures positive control even when wet. Ideal for rapid stock removal, these all-purpose files are double-cut and taper towards the point for detail work.
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832178
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8"
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25/32"
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7/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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832179
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10"
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31/32"
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1/4"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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Crystal Kut™ Diamond Abrasive Files
DIAMOND ABRASIVE FILES offer unsurpassed life and versatility, featuring PREMIUM INDUSTRIAL DIAMOND ABRASIVE GRAIN bonded to a rigid steel shank for EXTREMELY LONG LIFE. Designed for tough materials like hardened tool steel and aluminum, these files won't load up and can be easily cleaned. COMFORT GRIP HANDLES enhance control and reduce fatigue.
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832181
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Flat
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8"
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3/16"
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Steel
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1
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832184
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Half Round
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8"
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3/8"
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Steel
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1
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832183
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Round
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8"
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5/16"
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Steel
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1
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832182
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Square
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8"
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1/4"
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Steel
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1
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4 Piece Crystal Kut™ Diamond Abrasive File Set
DIAMOND ABRASIVE FILES offer unmatched life and versatility compared to conventional files. Premium industrial diamond grain bonded to a rigid steel shank ensures EXTREMELY LONG LIFE. Designed for tough materials like hardened tool steel and aluminum, these files feature a NON-LOADING DESIGN for easy maintenance. Comfort grip handles enhance control and reduce fatigue. The 4 PIECE SET includes flat, square, round, and half-round files, perfect for various applications.
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832185
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8"
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Assortment
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Steel
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5
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1
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10" Black Vortex File Assortment
PROVEN PERFORMANCE with the original Black Vortex™ files, featuring an ERGONOMIC DESIGN for comfort and reduced user fatigue. SUPERIOR SAFETY keeps hands away from sharp metals. BLACK OXIDE FINISH ensures durability and corrosion resistance. OUTSTANDING GRIP prevents slipping, even when wet. Kit includes five 10” files: Mill Bastard, Flat Bastard, Half Round Bastard, Round Bastard, and Multi-Kut.
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40832
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5
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1
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8" File Pouch
Storage pouch for 8" files.
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83005
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8" File Pouch
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Red
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1
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Standard Triangular Files
Triangular in shape and tapered toward the point, this tool is designed for sharpening standard handsaws. It features cut edges or corners to maintain saw gullets.
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83018
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6"
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15/32"
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Triangular
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1
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83019
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8"
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19/32"
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Triangular
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1
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Standard Slim Taper Triangular Files
Triangular in shape and tapered toward the point, this tool is designed for sharpening standard handsaws and features cut edges or corners to maintain saw gullets.
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83020
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6"
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11/32"
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Triangular
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1
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83021
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8"
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15/32"
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Triangular
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1
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83022
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10"
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5/8"
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Triangular
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1
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Standard Extra Slim Taper Triangle Files
Triangular in shape and tapered toward the point, this tool is designed for sharpening standard handsaws and features cut edges or corners to maintain saw gullets.
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83024
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6"
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9/32"
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Triangular
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1
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83025
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8"
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13/32"
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Triangular
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1
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Round Chainsaw Files
Developed and perfected especially for sharpening round-hooded chain saw teeth, this file maintains proper tooth shape and leaves a smooth, keen cutting edge with a single cut.
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83051
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6"
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1/8"
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Round
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1
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83041
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6"
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5/32"
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Round
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1
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83043
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8"
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3/16"
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Round
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1
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83042
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8"
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7/32"
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Round
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1
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Standard Ignition File
Tungsten point file for cleaning engine distributor points and spark plugs, also used in cleaning contact points of magnetos, switches, electric balls, etc.
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83055
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5"
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Tungsten
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1
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File Handles
The product features a wood handle and is designed to fit files ranging from 8” to 10” in length, as well as files from 10” to 12” in length.
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83061
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5"
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Wood
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1
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83062
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5-1/2"
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Wood
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1
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File Card
Used to keep files clean. Ideal for file cleaning or to roughen and prepare surface material prior to sweating and soldering.
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83065
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File Card
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1
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Standard Knife File
Shaped like a knife blade, this tool is commonly used on slots, keyways, and acute angles, and is often utilized by tool and die makers.
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83066
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8"
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27/32"
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3/16"
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1
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Black Vortex™ Mill Files
BLACK OXIDE FINISH for lasting durability. RESISTS LOADING for easier filing and smoother finish. RESISTS CORROSION with rust resistant finish. SHARPER TEETH for faster filing. Ideal for general shop use, draw filing, and lathe work. Single-cut with both edges cut, tapering toward the point for detail work. Longer life for superior service.
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83170
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6"
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19/32"
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7/64"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83171
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8"
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25/32"
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9/64"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83172
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10"
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31/32"
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11/64"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83173
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12"
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1-5/32"
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7/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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Black Vortex™ Flat Files
BLACK OXIDE FINISH for lasting durability. RESISTS LOADING for easier filing and smoother finish. RESISTS CORROSION with rust resistant finish. SHARPER TEETH for faster filing. A “Work Horse” file for rapid stock removal. All purpose file for mechanics and machinists. Double-cut with both edges cut, tapering toward the point for detail work.
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83174
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8"
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25/32"
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7/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83175
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10"
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31/32"
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1/4"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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83176
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12"
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1-5/32"
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9/32"
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Steel
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Black Oxide
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1
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File & Handle Sets
General purpose files for material and burr removal on metal parts. Rubber handles with plastic inserts provide a comfortable grip.
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832190
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6" - 8"
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Steel
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Mill, Taper, Half Round
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6
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