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2 Tooth Surface
Aaron I
2025-08-25 16:09:44
I paid $17 for the two rasps. I don't think that you can get anything better than these unless you spend many times more.These rasps have what I would consider a medium grain. They cut well and leave a decent surface with minimal tearout. The pointy shape makes them very versatile.I only see two downsides with this set:- The handles are terrible - they're made from a waxy plastic that feels weird, doesn't have a good shape, and doesn't give you a good grip. I threw them away and made wooden handles.- The 8" and the 10" have identical grain, and a very similar shape, so there is really no benefit to having both. It would have been nice to get a finer grain on the 8", but I guess you get what you pay for.Some comparisons to other rasps and wood files:- Compared to a Narex "fine" rasp (the machine stitched kind, not the hand stitched). The NKTM is far superior in every way (except the handle) - it cuts better, has a better shape and leaves a better finish.- Compared to the "fine" side of a Shinto saw rasp - the NKTM cuts a bit slower, and leaves a slightly better finish. Because the NKTM is a conventional cabinet rasp, it is better for curves and tight spots. The Shinto and the NKTM are a good combination for the first and second pass - use the Shinto to quickly remove stock, then refine with the NKTM, then move to something finer.- Compared to an Iwasaki fine-cut wood file - the NKTM is faster and rougher than the Iwasaki. The Iwasaki is a good grit to follow the NKTM.
Sara Landon
2025-07-08 21:14:07
For the price these are a solid 5 stars. If they were 50 bucks each, Id still give them at least 3 or 4 stars!I carve wood for a living, and rasps are my most used hand tools. I have a wall full of them of all different kinds from cheap to hand stitched French ones.So how do they cut? Not bad at all, especially for the price! The teeth are very consistant. None of those couple teeth just a bit higher than the rest. If you are familiar with the Dragon rasps, they are pretty much exactly the same as their coarse ones. They are also the same shape. The 8 "one is pretty much identical to the small Dragon rasp in size and shape. To compare to the fabled Nicholson 49 &50 they are wider, thinner, pointier, bit stiffer. They are as about aggressive as the older USA made 50 and leave a little nicer of a finish.If a storage case is important, the ones they come with are OK. I doubt Ill ever use them though.I would definately call them a second cut, meaning if you are planning on hogging off a lot of material, its gonna take a while using just this, so get yourself one of those $12 Nicholsons with the big ugly teeth to start with, and finish with these guys. You'll be ready for 120 sanding in hardwoods.There are a few things that would cause me to knock off a star if they were more expensive, but for the price I accept it.The handles are rubbery type plastic. I like a smoother wooden handle, and one day when I have nothing better to do, I'll probably make wooden ones. On the plus side they are on there solid and strait.They clog a bit. I've used them on hard maple, cherry, and walnut for a couple hours and tried them on white pine bit just a little. Keep a good stiff nylon brush handy and a couple swipes now and then and you'll be back in business. I have noticed that the clogging is diminishing a bit the more I use them.While these will will not replace anything for me, they have their place. They are great if you teach or do demonstrations where something can easily get lost, broken, or stolen. I Got them for my daughters and step sons so they dont have to wait for someone to get done with a rasp for them to use it and I dont worry about them dropping mine.Knowing what I know about these, I would not hesitate to buy them again!I am attaching a couple photos for comparison to other rasps in size and tooth pattern.Left to right with rasps pointing towards you Nicholson "Woodcraft", Nicholson 49, The 8" rasp being reviewed, Dragon rasp coarse, Auriou #10 grain, Dragon rasp fine, bastard file.
Jarl Seamus
2025-06-30 20:51:30
First, the working end of these rasps are fabulous. They cut very nicely in hard or soft wood, have a very aggressive cut and are a mangable size and shape. The curve on one side and flat on the other makes them versatile.Only con was the handles not being glued on. The friction fit was very loose so they slipped off the first time I used them.a dab of goop (shoe goo, or similar adhesive) and they are nice and secure.Fantastic rasp for the money.
Customer
2025-06-03 14:26:55
Works good for guitar project shaping next beveling etc
Kindle Customer
2025-04-05 11:20:41
after looking for sometime I decided to try these files over all others. delivery was right on time. the plastic sleeves are well built . I needed something to work on 3D wooden pictures without being to agressive. these files arre great! strong, well built, non agressive with light pressure but will take off a lot with more pressure. does not tear out on soft pine but does a great job when working a knot. surface is easily sanded afterward. I would consider these files to be the best for any type of woodworking. well worth the price. will buy again if the need arises.
stomp944
2025-03-24 10:24:43
As soon as these files arrived, I set about using them (both) almost immediately. The number of small, densely packed teeth on these rasps remove lots of material fast, but in a precise and predictable way. Better than the more coarse rasps I have used before. There are certainly grooves left in the project surface but they are not too deep for a quick flat (or curved) file to take down to a sanding surface. I found the length of the longer one effective for most jobs, and the smaller rasp allowed for better control in more contoured spaces. A flat side and curved side on each. The handles are full palm-sized and gripped well.
Ron
2025-02-19 18:51:02
Bought these to try out in my guitar building hobby. Having been a woodworker for 40 years now I know when a tool is decent and when not. These are not of the quality of some of the more expensive name brand versions. However, they do work well as long as you understand they are not industrial grade. I had no issues carving maple and walnut or cherry. They cut pretty easily and did not fill up with wood so needing to be cleaned. Can not comment on longevity as I have only used them for a few hours. But if they work in the future like they did I can heartly recommend them. Also its nice they have their own vinyl pouch to put in when finished using them.
Dan F.
2025-02-17 11:59:57
They will do the job, but leave bad tooling marks. Better to spend the extra money on a hand stitched rasp.
Juan Olvera
2025-02-10 15:09:28
Invaluable herramienta para detallar y ajustar cortes en madera, están muy bien!!!
LuBis
2025-02-09 13:35:06
Je ne sais pas combien de temps elles me dureront, le temps nous le dira?
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