Medium Cut Flat File 6 Inch

Flat File – Medium Cut, 6 Inch.

The 6 Inch Medium Cut Flat File is a versatile and reliable tool designed for shaping, smoothing, and refining leather edges, metal hardware, wood forms, and synthetic components. Whether you're cleaning up the edge of a leather strap, evening out a belt tip, refining a wooden heel block, or adjusting metal fittings, this file offers consistent, controlled material removal with a smooth, uniform finish.

Constructed from hardened high-carbon steel, this flat file features a double-cut surface on both sides, allowing for medium-level abrasion that's aggressive enough to shape yet fine enough to leave a clean surface ready for final polishing or finishing. The file’s flat shape makes it ideal for squaring up edges and flattening surfaces, while the medium cut strikes a balance between fast stock removal and surface refinement.

At 6 inches in length, this file is compact and easy to maneuver, making it ideal for tight spaces and detailed work. Its size also allows for better control during precision tasks, such as refining leather burnish points, trimming saddle notches, shaping buckle slots, or prepping leather edges before beveling or dyeing.

This flat file is a go-to tool for:

• Smoothing and leveling leather edges before burnishing.
• Refining metal hardware fitments or punch holes.
• Shaping wooden components such as heel blocks or formers.
• Prepping surfaces of plastic, resin, or synthetic materials.
• Light finishing work on brass, aluminum, or steel fittings.

Its durable construction ensures long tool life and consistent performance across a range of materials common in leatherworking, shoemaking, and small-scale fabrication.

Product Specifications:

• Length: 6 inches (150mm).
• Cut Type: Medium (double-cut).
• Shape: Flat, with uniform thickness and edges.
• Material: Hardened high-carbon steel.
• Surface: Double-sided medium-tooth pattern.
• Handle: Unhandled – compatible with standard file handles or used bare.

Why Choose a Medium Cut Flat File?
A medium cut flat file is a staple in any workshop due to its adaptability. It removes material fast enough to shape, yet leaves a smoother surface than coarse rasps. For leatherworkers, it's particularly valuable for edge prep and smoothing prior to burnishing or finishing. For cobblers and woodworkers, it's ideal for fitting, trimming, and detailing small parts without overcutting.

Whether you're working with leather, wood, plastic, or metal, the 6 Inch Medium Cut Flat File is a compact powerhouse that delivers precision and control every time.

Precision Edge-Shaping Tool for Leather, Wood, and Shoemaking.