Apex Tool Group Llc 21873NN 6 Inch Extra Slim Taper File

Product Description

The APEX TOOL GROUP LLC 21873NN is a 6-inch extra slim taper file designed for precision filing of saw gullets and tooth profiles. Built in the American pattern, this triangular-profile file features edges set with a cut specifically engineered for working between saw teeth. The Black Diamond cut surface delivers consistent material removal on hand saws, crosscut saws, and similar toothed tools. Sold without a handle, it is intended for use with a separately sourced file handle or handle kit. Tradespeople and tool sharpeners reach for this file when restoring saw tooth geometry on the bench.

This file is suited for saw sharpening work in woodworking shops, maintenance facilities, and trade environments where hand saw performance depends on correctly shaped and evenly spaced teeth. The triangular cross-section and taper profile allow the file to seat cleanly into standard saw gullets. The slim taper design makes it particularly useful on finer-pitched saws where a standard or bastard file would remove too much material. Packaged individually on a card, it is commonly stocked in tool cribs and service vans.

Key Features

• 6-inch length in the extra slim taper profile for fine-pitch saw work
• Triangular cross-section seats accurately in saw gullets
• American pattern with edges set cut optimized for filing between saw teeth
• Black Diamond cut surface for consistent, controlled material removal
• Sold without handle — compatible with standard file handles purchased separately
• Carded packaging for easy point-of-use storage and identification

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-purpose saw file suitable for sharpening standard hand saws and crosscut saws requiring a 6-inch extra slim taper triangular file.

Installation Notes

This file is used by woodworkers, millwrights, and maintenance tradespeople for hand tool sharpening rather than installation in a mechanical system. Secure the saw blade in a vise before filing to prevent movement. Always attach an appropriate file handle before use to protect the hand from the tang. File in one direction only — on the forward stroke — and lift the file on the return stroke to preserve the cut surface.

Technical Specifications

• File Length: 6 inches
• Profile: Triangular (Taper)
• Cut Type: Extra Slim, Black Diamond, American Pattern
• Edge Configuration: Edges set cut for filing saw gullets
• Handle: None (no handle included)
• Weight: 0.42 pounds
• Unit of Measure: EA
• Package Quantity: 6

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX TOOL GROUP LLC
• Manufacturer Part Number: 21873NN