Apex 06711N Knife File Bastard Cut 4 Inch Sharp Edge

Product Description

The APEX 06711N is a bastard-cut knife file designed for precision material removal in tight, angled spaces where standard flat or round files cannot reach. Built from steel with a hard-stamped marking, this file features a sharp edge profile that concentrates cutting action along a narrow wedge shape. At 4 inches of working length and 0.48 inches wide, it is sized for controlled hand filing on metal, plastic, and composite surfaces. This tool is sold without a handle and is intended for use by trade professionals, machinists, and skilled fabricators who supply their own handle stock.

The knife file profile is well suited to deburring slots, sharpening saw teeth, cleaning out dovetail joints, and refining narrow grooves or notched workpieces. Its bastard cut sits between coarse and second-cut grades, removing material at a moderate rate while leaving a reasonably smooth finish. The compact 5.75-inch overall length makes it practical for bench work and field service applications where space is limited.

Key Features

• Knife profile with sharp edge for accessing narrow slots and angled surfaces
• Bastard cut grade for balanced material removal and surface finish
• 4-inch working length with 5.75-inch overall length
• Steel construction with hard-stamped identification marking
• Unhandled design — compatible with standard tang-mount file handles
• Compact and lightweight at 0.03 pounds for easy carry and bench use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard tang-mount knife file suitable for use with compatible aftermarket or shop-supplied file handles sized for small to medium files.

Installation Notes

Knife files are installed by hand into a compatible file handle before use — operating a file without a handle risks injury from the exposed tang. Always secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp before filing. Use smooth, even strokes with consistent pressure to avoid rocking the file and rounding the work edge. Inspect the file regularly for clogging and clear the teeth with a file card brush as needed.

Technical Specifications

• File Shape: Knife
• File Cut: Bastard
• Edge Type: Sharp Edge
• Working Length: 4 inches
• Overall Length: 5.75 inches
• File Width: 0.48 inches
• File Thickness: 0.103 inches
• Material: Steel
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Handled: No
• Weight: 0.03 pounds
• UOM: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 06711N