Carbide Hand Files - Outlast Steel Files 100:1

Superior Performance, Unmatched Durability

Severance Carbide Hand Files provide 100 times the life of conventional steel files, making them the most economical choice for demanding applications.

Our carbide files feature precision-ground teeth on solid tungsten carbide blanks. Unlike coated files that lose their edge when the coating wears through, our files maintain their cutting ability throughout their extended life. When they do eventually dull, they can be resharpened multiple times.

100:1

Life vs. Steel Files

5+

Resharpenings Possible

Rc 90+

Hardness Rating

Carbide Hand Files - Outlast Steel Files 100:1

Key Advantages

100x longer life
Cuts hardened steel
Resharpenable
Won't load or pinch
Multiple cut patterns
Multiple shapes

Application & Techniques

Carbide hand file being used for precision filing

Carbide files provide precise control for finishing operations.

Proper Filing Technique

Apply pressure on the forward stroke only
Lift the file slightly on the return stroke
Use full length strokes when possible
Keep the file clean with a file card
Match cut pattern to material hardness

Tooth Patterns

File tooth pattern diagram showing single and double cut patterns

Single-cut files have parallel teeth for smooth finishes. Double-cut files have cross-hatched teeth for faster material removal.

Tooth Densities

File tooth density comparison - fine, standard, and coarse

Choose fine cut for finishing, standard cut for general use, and coarse cut for rapid stock removal on soft materials.

File Materials

Carbide Files

Solid tungsten carbide. Excellent for steel, stainless, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals. Most economical for general use.

Best For: General purpose

Diamond Files

Diamond-coated surface for the hardest materials. Ideal for ceramics, glass, carbide, and hardened tool steel.

Best For: Hardest materials

CBN Files

Cubic Boron Nitride for ferrous materials. Excellent heat resistance. Ideal for hardened steel where diamond may react.

Best For: Hardened ferrous

HSS Files

High-speed steel for softer materials and general use. Most economical initial cost but shorter life than carbide.

Best For: Soft materials

Carbide File Examples

Precision-ground carbide files available in multiple shapes and cuts for various applications.

Flat File - Standard Cut

Flat File - Coarse Cut

Flat File - Fine Cut

FE-3-W Carbide File with Penny for Scale

Miniature File (shown with penny for scale)

FJ Series - 6" Stroke, In-Line Style

Cutting area 3/4" x 6", OAL 11-3/4". Available in 5 tooth densities: Fine (40 tpi), Med. Fine (31 tpi), Medium (25 tpi), Med. Coarse (20 tpi), and Coarse (16 tpi). Cut patterns: Standard, Curved, Chip Breaker, Rasp, and Double Cut.

HSS - Standard Cut

Tool Name	Cut	EDP
FJ-3	Fine (40 tpi)	20070
FJ-4	Med. Fine (31 tpi)	20071
FJ-5	Medium (25 tpi)	20072
FJ-6	Med. Coarse (20 tpi)	20073
FJ-7	Coarse (16 tpi)	20074

Carbide - Standard Cut

Tool Name	Cut	EDP
FJ-3-W	Fine (40 tpi)	19770
FJ-4-W	Med. Fine (31 tpi)	19771
FJ-5-W	Medium (25 tpi)	19772
FJ-6-W	Med. Coarse (20 tpi)	19773
FJ-7-W	Coarse (16 tpi)	19774

Additional Cut Patterns: FJ series also available in Curved (FCT-3 to FCT-7, EDPs 20075-20079 HSS / 19775-19779 Carbide), Chip Breaker (-CB, EDPs 20080-20084 HSS / 19780-19784 Carbide), Rasp (-RASP, EDPs 20085-20089 HSS / 19785-19789 Carbide), and Double Cut (-DBL, EDPs 20090-20094 HSS / 19790-19794 Carbide).

CBN files: FJ-CBN-F (EDP 19720), FJ-CBN-C (EDP 19722). Diamond files: FJ-DCF-F (EDP 19970), FJ-DCF-C (EDP 19974).

FZ Series - 3" Stroke, Offset Handle

Cutting area 3/4" x 3", OAL 8-3/4". Same tooth densities and cut patterns as FJ series. Also available with knob (FZ-K series, OAL 9-1/2").

HSS - Standard Cut

Tool Name	Cut	EDP
FZ-3	Fine (40 tpi)	20095
FZ-4	Med. Fine (31 tpi)	20096
FZ-5	Medium (25 tpi)	20097
FZ-6	Med. Coarse (20 tpi)	20098
FZ-7	Coarse (16 tpi)	20099

Carbide - Standard Cut

Tool Name	Cut	EDP
FZ-3-W	Fine (40 tpi)	19795
FZ-4-W	Med. Fine (31 tpi)	19796
FZ-5-W	Medium (25 tpi)	19797
FZ-6-W	Med. Coarse (20 tpi)	19798
FZ-7-W	Coarse (16 tpi)	19799

With Knob (FZ-K): HSS EDPs 20120-20144, Carbide EDPs 19820-19844. CBN: FZ-CBN-K-F (EDP 19747), FZ-CBN-K-C (EDP 19749).

Without Knob (FZ): Additional patterns: Curved (FCZ, EDPs 20100-20104 HSS / 19800-19804 Carbide), Chip Breaker, Rasp, and Double Cut also available.

FS Series - 3" Stroke, Plain Style

Cutting area 3/4" x 3", OAL 6". Compact design for tight spaces.

HSS - Standard Cut

Tool Name	Cut	EDP
FS-3	Fine (40 tpi)	20145
FS-4	Med. Fine (31 tpi)	20146
FS-5	Medium (25 tpi)	20147
FS-6	Med. Coarse (20 tpi)	20148
FS-7	Coarse (16 tpi)	20149

Carbide - Standard Cut

Tool Name	Cut	EDP
FS-3-W	Fine (40 tpi)	19845
FS-4-W	Med. Fine (31 tpi)	19846
FS-5-W	Medium (25 tpi)	19847
FS-6-W	Med. Coarse (20 tpi)	19848
FS-7-W	Coarse (16 tpi)	19849

FE Series - Miniature Files

Cutting area 3/8" x 1-1/2", OAL 6". For fine detail work. Available in Super Fine (62 tpi), Extra Fine (50 tpi), Fine (40 tpi), Med. Fine (31 tpi), and Medium (25 tpi).

HSS - Standard Cut

Tool Name	Cut	EDP
FE-1	Super Fine (62 tpi)	20170
FE-2	Extra Fine (50 tpi)	20171
FE-3	Fine (40 tpi)	20172
FE-4	Med. Fine (31 tpi)	20173
FE-5	Medium (25 tpi)	20174

Carbide - Standard Cut

Tool Name	Cut	EDP
FE-1-W	Super Fine (62 tpi)	19870
FE-2-W	Extra Fine (50 tpi)	19871
FE-3-W	Fine (40 tpi)	19872
FE-4-W	Med. Fine (31 tpi)	19873
FE-5-W	Medium (25 tpi)	19874

Die Files

Miniature files with 1/4" cutting surface, 2" OAL. Available in multiple shapes for die work.

Shape	Tool Name	EDP
Triangular	DFT-1/4-STD	20270
Circular	DFC-1/4-STD	20275
Rectangular	DFR-1/4-STD	20280
Half-Round	DFHR-1/4-STD	20285
Square	DFS-1/4-STD	20290
Tapered Triangle	DFTT-1/4-STD	20295

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