RS PRO 160 mm, Needle File, Knife

RS PRO Knife Needle File

The knife needle from our trusted and reliable own brand is an excellent hand filing tool ideal for filing and deburring in confined spaces due to the slimline tapered design. The RS PRO knife needle file features double cut surfaces for efficient filing of flat and angled surfaces and removal of material such as wood, metal and plastic. The knife needle file is also compatible with RS PRO file handles for improved comfort and control.

Features and benefits:

• A tapered slimline design ideal for filing with precision
• Compatible with RS PRO file handles for improved comfort and control
• The fine point allows access to narrow openings in confined spaces

Common applications:

• Engineers files and rasps are a type of hand tool designed to deburr, cut and shape a range of materials such as wood, metal, plastic and more. Flat, half-round, round, square and triangular files and rasps can be used in a variety of applications such as:
• Workshops
• Carpentry
• Sculpting
• DIY
• Watchmaking
• Restoration

What material can this file be used with?

• Knife needle files can be used with a variety of materials such as metal, wood and plastic and are ideal for working with confined spaces and openings due to the tapered design.

What is the cut of the file?

• The RS PRO knife needle file features second-cut surfaces to allow for efficient deburring and filing of surfaces.

How many surfaces are cut?

• Knife needle files feature two cut surfaces that come towards in inward point combined with a smooth surface, allowing narrow openings and spaces to be filed without risk of accidental damage to unwanted surfaces.

File maintenance

• In order to keep your files clean and working efficiently, it is important to regularly clean them before and after use. A file card or wire brush are ideal as they can easily access the grooves of the file and clear out any dirt or debris that has built up.