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SHARPEN, SMOOTH, AND SHAPE WITH THIS STEEL FILE The Sheffield 6" Mill Bastard is ideal for sharpening, smoothing, and finishing work on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. The file is constructed from a quality steel alloy for strength and durability. It is precision-cut in a single-cut mill pattern, ideal for quickly removing rough edges from hard metals, and for knife blade, mower blade, and garden tool sharpening. A good precision file is a great addition to any professional tool set, as it will extend the life of many of your tools. MAKES FAST WORK OF MOST METAL PIECES Coarse or “Bastard” files are good for quickly shaping metal work pieces, and for putting an edge back on tools that have lost theirs over the years, such as shovels or axes. These also make handy automotive files, for their ability to quickly shape and smooth metal. If you’re looking to create a scalpel-sharp edge, you’ll need finer files as well as honing steel, but the Sheffield 6” Mill Bastard File is still going to be your go-to file for starting any job. This is an excellent machinist, mechanic, carpenter, and blacksmith’s tool, trusted by craftspeople the world over. This tool has a very pleasant and well-balanced weight, and you’ll love the way it feels in your hands as you go about your work.