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8-in Bastard/second-cut/smooth Tooth Set File

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 8-in Bastard/second-cut/smooth Tooth Set File

4.7
144
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 4.7 out of 5
144 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this file set for exceptional performance and durability across metalworking and woodworking tasks. The comfortable, well-designed handles with secure grip prevent slippage and are consistently highlighted as a standout feature. Reviewers emphasize the files cut quickly and effectively on tough jobs like sharpening blades, filing door strikes, and finishing joints. The variety of shapes—flat, round, half-round, and mill—covers nearly every common filing need. Most consider the quality excellent for the price, with strong construction and reliable performance. A few report isolated defects, but overwhelmingly customers find this set a trusted, worthwhile investment.

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144 Customer Reviews

Filer

Would Recommend

This is a good set of files. Versatile and will not break the bank. Kolbalt makes good tools.

November 6, 2026
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Would Not Recommend

Works as intended

November 4, 2026
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Good price for files set

Good budget files

October 21, 2026
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File review

Would Recommend

It works like a file

October 10, 2026
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Buy These Kobalt Files

Would Recommend

Good quality. I've been pleased with these Kobalt files. I use them to put an edge on blades, they get the job done for me.

September 28, 2026
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Great handle!

September 28, 2026
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Nice Files

Would Recommend

Well built set of Files great comfortable grip and easy to use.

September 15, 2026
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Outstanding product!

Would Not Recommend

Love these files! I have had a number of uses for them in the short time I’ve owned them!

September 7, 2026
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Great set of files

Would Recommend

Great set of files. Fit well in my hands. Seem very strong.

July 16, 2026
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Filing tools

Would Recommend

The handles made it easy to grip while using them

June 15, 2026
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A bit of a challenge to get out of package

Would Recommend

Works well for a moderately priced set; different styles allow for sharpening various type items.

June 10, 2026
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Well built product.

Would Recommend

The built in handles are great.

June 10, 2026
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