File, but whats it named?

[skipskip]

I have seen a lot of files, but this one is new to me.


FEB 220 by skipskip, on Flickr


it's smooth on top, fine file teeth on the bottom


what's it called?

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[superzstuff]

That is a Barrette file. We used then to smooth edges of shims hanging out from edges of punches. No teeth on back kept from damaging surrounding components.

[anglesmith]

It's called a barrette file.
Graeme

[rusty]

Don't feel bad, there are perhaps 30 or so file shapes that would be considered 'common', and several hundred more 'special' patterns ;P
And that doesn't count the fact that most of them came in several different grits....