Apex 06898N Knife File Bastard Cut 8 Inch Sharp Edge

Product Description

The APEX 06898N is a knife-profile hand file designed for deburring, shaping, and finishing in tight or angled spaces where flat or round files cannot reach. Built from steel with a hard-stamped marking style, this bastard-cut file delivers moderate material removal suitable for general metalworking, pipefitting, and mechanical service tasks. The knife profile — 0.866 inches wide and 0.175 inches thick — narrows to a sharp edge, making it effective on notches, grooves, saw teeth, and angled surfaces. Overall length is 10.13 inches, with a working file length of 8 inches. The file ships without a handle.

This knife file is used in trade environments where precise filing in confined or angular work areas is required. Plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and general maintenance mechanics commonly reach for this file when dressing pipe ends, cleaning up threaded fittings, or refining metal edges on fabricated brackets and sheet metal. Its bastard cut makes it a go-to for initial material removal before finishing with a finer cut file.

Key Features

• Knife profile with sharp edge for filing grooves, notches, and angled surfaces
• Bastard cut for moderate-to-aggressive material removal on steel and similar metals
• 8-inch file length in a compact 10.13-inch overall form factor
• 0.866-inch width and 0.175-inch thickness for access in tight spaces
• Hard-stamped markings for durable identification throughout tool life
• Steel construction for long-term durability under regular shop use

Compatibility

General-purpose hand file compatible with standard file handles sold separately; suited for use on steel, iron, and similar metals in mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC service applications.

Installation Notes

Hand files are used by trade professionals including plumbers, HVAC technicians, pipefitters, and electricians for material removal and edge dressing. Always secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp before filing to prevent slipping. Use a file card or brush regularly to clear metal filings from the teeth and maintain cut efficiency. Because this file ships without a handle, fit an appropriate file handle before use to reduce the risk of hand injury from the tang.

Technical Specifications

• File Shape: Knife
• File Cut: Bastard
• Edge Type: Sharp Edge
• File Length: 8 inches
• File Width: 0.866 inches
• File Thickness: 0.175 inches
• Overall Length: 10.13 inches
• Material: Steel
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Handled: No
• Weight: 0.15 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 06898N