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Simonds 8 inch knife file, natural finish, rectangular profile, double-cut faces, single-cut edges, tapered point

Simonds

Simonds 73501500 Knife File 8in Bastard Double-Cut

SKU CH-7XK6-EJQJ8

8-inch double-cut knife file with 26 to 42 teeth per inch for shaping aluminium, brass, bronze, steel and tin

  • Precise shaping on aluminium, brass, bronze, steel and tin
  • Bastard double-cut teeth remove material quickly across 26 to 42 teeth per inch
  • Knife profile tapers toward the point for tight corners and narrow slots
  • Rigid 8-inch body with 13/16-inch width and 9/64-inch thickness resists flex
  • Three cutting edges plus a single-cut edge expand filing versatility

Professional file for metalworkers

The Simonds 73501500 knife file is an American-pattern hand tool designed for shaping aluminium, brass, bronze, steel and tin. Its rectangular profile tapers toward the point, giving access to tight slots and acute angles. Three cutting edges carry a bastard double-cut face and single-cut edges for controlled material removal.

Thermal and power profile

As a non-powered hand tool, the file generates no operational heat and draws no electricity. Noise is limited to the sound of teeth engaging the workpiece, which varies with pressure and metal hardness. No cooling, ventilation or power-supply considerations apply during normal bench use.

Build quality and daily handling

The rigid natural-finish body measures 13/16 in wide by 9/64 in thick with an 8 in cutting length. Teeth per inch range across 26, 30, 38 and 42 counts depending on the edge. Supplied in a box, the file suits fitters and maintenance technicians who need a durable, taper-point tool for precision profiling rather than heavy stock removal.

Highlights

  • Precise shaping on aluminium, brass, bronze, steel and tin
  • Bastard double-cut teeth remove material quickly across 26 to 42 teeth per inch
  • Knife profile tapers toward the point for tight corners and narrow slots
  • Rigid 8-inch body with 13/16-inch width and 9/64-inch thickness resists flex
  • Three cutting edges plus a single-cut edge expand filing versatility

Specifications

BrandSIMONDS

Questions about this item

How do I mount the 73501500 knife file securely, and what step do people miss?

Clamp the 8 in file body in a bench vise with the tang protruding, using soft jaws to avoid marking the natural finish; the step often missed is tightening the vise on the rectangular 13/16 in wide section rather than the tapered point.

When will the 26 to 42 teeth per inch double-cut faces need replacement?

Replace the file when the bastard-cut teeth no longer bite aluminum, brass, bronze, steel or tin cleanly, or when the 9/64 in thick body shows visible wear on the three cutting edges.

What limit appears first during prolonged filing sessions with this rigid American-pattern file?

The single-cut edges dull faster than the double-cut faces, reducing material removal on the tapered point before the main 13/16 in wide surfaces lose effectiveness.

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