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I've been using a vintage (USA) Nicholson Black Diamond 6" Mill Bastard for small tasks for a long time.
I've finally decided it's too tired to work with any longer.
I've heard good things about Pferd brand but Country of Origin is China for the size I want. . . . Pass
I ordered three Grobet brand 6" hand files in 3 different cut grades (1/0, 1, 2) because I'm not sure which translates to a Mill Bastard.
Anyway, the three files + shipping ($14.03) came to $71.19.
I don't even know the CoO.
That, IMO, is a shocking amount to pay for three 6" hand files. I hope I fall in love with all three of them.
The horse is out of the barn already, but I'd like to hear recommendations for new files currently available to purchase.
Not interested in NOS Nicholson/Simons because I already have an inventory that I will never run out of (no 6" Mill Bastards though).
Thanks for looking.
I've finally decided it's too tired to work with any longer.
I've heard good things about Pferd brand but Country of Origin is China for the size I want. . . . Pass
I ordered three Grobet brand 6" hand files in 3 different cut grades (1/0, 1, 2) because I'm not sure which translates to a Mill Bastard.
Anyway, the three files + shipping ($14.03) came to $71.19.
I don't even know the CoO.
That, IMO, is a shocking amount to pay for three 6" hand files. I hope I fall in love with all three of them.
The horse is out of the barn already, but I'd like to hear recommendations for new files currently available to purchase.
Not interested in NOS Nicholson/Simons because I already have an inventory that I will never run out of (no 6" Mill Bastards though).
Thanks for looking.
Grobet Hand Files
Grobet Hand Files are similar in profile to equalling files, with four parallel sides. But unlike equalling files, hand files have a slightly tapered thickness and are cut on only three sides, leaving one safe edge. The top and bottom surfaces are double cut, while the side is single cut. These...
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