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A narrow, pointed tang is common at one end, to which a handle may be fitted. Most are hand tools, made of a case hardened steel bar of rectangular, square, triangular, or round cross-section, with one or more surfaces cut with sharp, generally parallel teeth. It is common in woodworking, metalworking, and other similar trade and hobby tasks.

JSTOR ( February 2010) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)ĭetail of a double-cut flat file showing cutting surfaces milled on both wide and narrow facesĪ file is a tool used to remove fine amounts of material from a workpiece.

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