Nicholson 10"" Mill Single Cut Bastard File with Red Handle - 21701NN", multi

Used it smooth about 60' of 10mil mahogany veneer on a complete dresser refinishing job. Top tool for fine finishing.

Having already owned one, I purchased this one as a gift for son-in-law to sharpen his lawn mower blade and anything else he comes across. For that task, I like this long 12 inch with over 1 inch width. For the mower blade, you grab the file's ends with two hands and go 'sideways' across the surfaces of the blade in more of a scrubbing motion. Nicely maintains the original bevel. Nicholson is a long-time maker of quality files. I still remember all the different cuts (surface styles) of files 50 years later after learning the differences and applications in Junior High Metal Shop Class.

Do yourself a favor and always buy Nicholson files. Avoid the cheap Made in China files. The single cut 12" Bastard is a real file and works like a file should. I have been using Nicholson files for over 50 years.

I am a bit biased re files and being made in America. I prefer nicholson black diamond made in USA, but of course these are harder and harder to obtain. This unit is from Brazil and I must say it cuts very well. Single cut bastard 12" and it does remove the metal. I use it principally as intermediate "grit" in mower blade sharpening ... and I sharpen a lot of blades ... and so far I am impressed. Time will tell if the file holds up but at this time quite a pleasant value and performance.

I ordered a 12” file thinking that would be the total length. It’s actually the cutting length so it’s a much bigger file than I intended to order.

I’m often in need of my Bastard. Rat tail & half round files. Problem is it’s difficult to get the 10” ones out of the bottom my toolbag. I replaced all the 10” with 8” & couldn’t be happier about it. Nicholson is a well made product.

This was definitely a high quality file

Nice file, just what I needed.

Love this file for fast removal of silver. It’s been discontinued at our local hardware store so glad to find it here.

Best you can get.

No issue with the quality and finish, works well.Removes materials as much as I expected and leaves surface as I expected. All good!

This file used to be made in the US, then Mexico, now Brazil. It's probably a coincidence but the one I just received, has missing teeth toward the tip of the file. My Mexican one worn quickly when used on brass. No idea how the Brazil one would fair.

Well made and lasts a long time if properly used and cared for. I have never been disappointed by a Nicholson product and this one doesn't disappoint either.