Nicholson Farrier Rasp File, 14-Inch Rectangular Dual-Cut Tool

The Nicholson Farrier Rasp File is a 14-inch (35.56 cm) rectangular American pattern file for farrier work and non-precision material removal, with rasp-cut teeth on one face and coarse double-cut teeth on the other.

• Rasp-cut face — removes material aggressively for shaping.
• Coarse, double-cut reverse face — removes material quickly, leaving a rough finish.
• Six teeth per row — provides a smoother finish than horse rasps with five teeth per row.
• Single-cut edges — help smooth work along the sides of the file.
• Forged handle with cushion grip on the handle and tip — adds grip comfort while working.

Farrier work can call for both fast stock removal and smoothing in one hand tool. This file offers different cutting surfaces for those tasks, so you can turn it to the face or edge suited to the stage of shaping. Its American pattern is intended for non-precision material removal.

What is the Nicholson Farrier Rasp File designed to do?

It is made for removing material and shaping workpieces during farrier work. The rasp-cut face is intended for aggressive removal, while the reverse face handles rapid removal when a rough finish is acceptable. Hand files have forward-facing cutting teeth and cut when pushed across a stationary or rotating workpiece.

• Use a push stroke across the workpiece to engage the forward-facing teeth.
• The two faces provide different removal actions in the same rectangular file.

How do the teeth and edges affect the finish?

The rasp face is for aggressive cutting, and the reverse has coarse, also called bastard-grade, double-cut teeth for rapid removal. The reverse side’s six teeth per row produce a smoother finish than horse rasps with five teeth per row, although the coarse cut leaves a rough finish. Single-cut teeth run along the edges for smoothing.

• Single-cut teeth form one diagonal row across a file face.
• Double-cut teeth use two sets of rows crossing in opposite directions.

What does American pattern mean for this file?

American pattern files have three coarseness grades, and this file uses the coarse, or bastard, grade on its double-cut face. Coarse files suit efficient, heavy removal when finish is not the priority; medium is also called second cut, and fine is also called smooth cut.

• The 14-inch measurement is the total tool length, including the tang.
• American pattern files are suited to non-precision material removal.

This Nicholson file suits farriers and other users shaping workpieces who want rasp-cut, coarse double-cut, and edge-smoothing surfaces in one tool. Its cutting options are intended for material removal and shaping rather than precision finishing.