Apex 07054N Knife File Smooth Cut 10 Inch

Product Description

The APEX 07054N is a smooth-cut knife file designed for precision filing in tight angles, grooves, and beveled surfaces. The knife profile — narrow with a sharp edge — lets technicians and tradespeople work in confined areas where flat or round files cannot reach. At 10 inches in length with a 12.37-inch overall length including the tang, it provides solid control and reach. The smooth cut delivers a fine finish pass on metal, making it well-suited for deburring, fitting, and finishing work on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The blade is hard stamped steel and comes without a handle.

This knife file sees regular use in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades for cleaning burrs from pipe ends, fitting sheet metal edges, dressing valve seats, and refining notches or keyways. Its slim knife profile makes it the right choice when working in panel knockouts, bracket slots, or any narrow channel that requires a tapered, angled blade to access properly. The smooth cut is appropriate for final finishing passes rather than heavy stock removal.

Key Features

• Knife-profile shape provides access to tight angles, grooves, and beveled surfaces
• Smooth cut delivers fine surface finish for deburring and fitting
• Hard stamped steel construction for durability under repeated use
• 10-inch file length with 12.37-inch overall length for solid reach and leverage
• Narrow 1.043-inch width and 0.225-inch thickness for confined-space access
• Tang sold without handle — compatible with standard aftermarket file handles

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose knife file for use in hand-filing applications across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades.

Installation Notes

No installation required — this is a hand tool. Wear appropriate cut-resistant gloves when handling files, as the tang and sharp edge present laceration risk. When attaching an aftermarket handle, seat the tang fully before use to prevent the handle from loosening under load. File in one direction with controlled strokes; avoid rocking the file across the workpiece to maintain a flat, accurate finish.