General purpose flat files from our trusted and highly reliable own brand RS PRO offer excellent quality second cut files ideal for filing and finishing both internal and external surfaces. RS PRO flat file hand tools are available in a range of sizes to suit a variety of tasks and applications. Second cut flat files can be used on a variety of materials such as soft metal, hard metal, plastic and more.

• Made with durable high carbon steel
• Available in a range of sizes
• Suitable for use with a variety of materials
• Can be attached to a handle for enhanced comfort and control
• Second cut for fast removal of material and deburring

Flat files can be used with a variety of materials from metal to wood and applications such as:
• Metalwork
• Woodwork
• Welding
• Industrial

A flat file and hand file are both similar tools used for deburring and removing material quickly and efficiently. The main difference is that flat files tend to have a tapered end with double-cut surfaces and single cut edges.

A double cut flat file is a hand tool used for quick and efficient deburring and removal of materials such as aluminium and alloy steel. They are also ideal for smoothing materials or in some cases sharped tools.

The coarseness refers to how rough or smooth the file is depending on how close the teeth are. The main categories of coarseness are coarse, bastard, double cut and smooth. The coarseness of the RS PRO general purpose flat file is second-cut, allowing for quick and efficient removal of material.

RS PRO offer a wide variety of handles available that support a range of hand tool and file sizes depending on the application. RS PRO handles feature soft-grip for maintained comfort and control. A selection of the most common sizes are:
6 inch - 1611502
8-12 inch - 1611504

In order to ensure your files remain sharp and work to their full potential, it is essential to regularly clean and maintain them. A file card or wire brush are recommended as they can remove debris and build up between the teeth of a file efficiently, without damaging them.