The files in these sets have small tips for precise work in tight spots. They stand up to frequent use. All are Swiss pattern, so they’re made to exacting measurements to give you control over how much material you remove. They produce more consistent finishes than American-pattern files. File length does not include the length of the tang or handle.

Files without handles have a tang, so you can choose your own handle. Files with rubber-coated plastic handles are cushioned and comfortable to hold. Each handle has a hole so you can hang the file.

All sets include double-cut files, which have two sets of diagonal teeth. They remove material more quickly than single-cut files, but you’ll need to use heavier pressure. Some sets also include single-cut files, which are often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.

Slide these files between teeth on a chain saw to sharpen their cutting edges. They have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.

Round files, also known as blunt round files, are used to sharpen the teeth on full-chisel or semi-chisel chains. They have a knurled surface that’s designed for rapid material removal with heavy pressure.

Joint files, also known as depth gauge files, are used to modify the cut depth once the teeth are sharpened. These single-cut files have one set of diagonal teeth that slowly removes material with light pressure.