Introducing the double cut bastard hand file from our own brand RS PRO, a high quality one piece hand tool ideal for the removal of material and surface finish requirements on machined components.

This professional hand file from RS PRO features a file manufactured from high carbon content steel, offering a highly durable and reliable file with prolonged life that can withstand extensive use in a range of environments. The file features double cut surfaces and edges with one cut on top of the other, allowing for more aggressive removal of stock material with higher pressure achievable. The double cut file also features a bastard cut coarseness, assisting with a more aggressive and rapid approach of removing stock whilst still producing a smoother finish.

The RS PRO double cut bastard hand file is accompanied with an ergonomic soft grip handle, helping to enhance comfort and control allowing you to get the most out of the file with minimal effort. The handle also includes a hanging hole allowing the file to be attached to a tool storage wall mount panel or cabinet when not in use, helping to protect the file from damage or from being misplaced.

• Made with durable high carbon content steel for prolonged life and durability
• Suitable for use with a variety of materials including metal and mild steel
• Soft-grip handle with hanging hole enhanced comfort and grip
• Double cut surfaces and edges for aggressive removal of stock
• Bastard coarseness for rapid removal

Hand files are a type of hand tool used to cut, shape and deburr a wide range of materials. They include various cut surfaces including single, double and rasp with the addition of varying coarseness including bastard, second and smooth. The combination of cut and coarseness defines the type of finish that can be achieved. Hand files are available in a variety of sizes to cater for specific applications from removing excess stock rapidly to deburring materials with fine detail in tight spaces.

Hand files are used by DIY enthusiasts and professionals from various industries and can be used in a range of applications including:

• 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.

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. This hand file features a bastard cut, allowing for rapid removal of stock.

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.