Crescent Nicholson 4" 0 Cut File Assortment - 37029 | Fine Metalworking & Woodworking Files for DIY Projects & Professional Use

great quality these will out preform any of the lower priced needle files on the market. used to make and fit small parts out of hardened steel. Cuts stainless like butterIf you want specific cuts, smooth sanding and perfect abrasions on plastic and resign miniatures then these files are for you.As they cost 100 to 200 dollars they are quite the investment but no other files I have bought are sharp and fine enough to work on 28mm, 32mm, 54mm and 72mm models without causing more damage than help. I don't need to use Abrasive film anymore. The previous cheep needle files i used were only good for scoring off large imperfections or mold lines.These files are great but if you are only going to get 1 set of files for miniatures I recommend the Nicholson 4 inch Cut 2 files first.These are larger 5.25 inch files and while they are sharp enough to get into every place these are sized more perfectly for large modeling like Tanks, Airplanes and other structures that are larger than 2 inches.As a watchmaker I'm very demanding on the quality of my tools. I needed a set of number 4 needle files for a project and I had a hard time finding files this size that were even sold by cut number. That's one sign of a quality file, if its sold by cut number. These are great files. I have another set of #2 needle files and they were much more expensive and of equal quality. I still had to safe edge two of the files in this kit. I always wish files came with a mirror safe edge but they simply don't. The slotting file was not perfectly flat when I polished the safe edges but it was not to hard to flatten out. these files came with some kind of harden oil coating that had to be removed. This coating was prob to avoid rust. I know these seem extremely expensive but you get what you pay for and for precision work these are great for the price, and trust me, I know expensive tools.Very well made files. Kinda wish I'd bought Grobet at this price point. These are made in Europe which is a good thing. American files for the most part have become foreign made junk. Time will tell about the quality. This set does contain some arcane file profiles. A smaller set would probably be a better value. Be aware that even being a #2 cut in a range of 0 to 6, 6 being the finest, they are still very fine toothed files.These are some of the highest quality files you can buy. They came in a nice blue carry case. If your a machinist or a gunsmith these are a must haveExpensive - but you get what you pay for. I use these for gunsmithing. Just about the perfect size for working on my hand guns and the large variety is very handy. #2 is great for roughing stuff out but I use stones to finish. A second, finer set of these would be useful if you don't already have a bunch of finer, different stones.Lots of people in the reviews complain about how much good files cost and then complain more when they buy cheap files and they don't last. Properly used, these should last for quite a while.No complaint at all with the files themselves. But the storage pouch is something one would expect with a $10 set of files, not a set that's over $100. Come on, Nicholson.Want the Best - Buy these .Hightly Recommended .I've used Nicholson needle files for ages. They are always have the smoothest cutting action.This is what the pros use. Grobet/Teborg are not bad either. I wouldn't bother with any others.Simply fantastic Swiss made quality.VERY high quality files!!!!Highly reccomend!Happy with purchaseVery nice files but it only had 11 files when I received it instead of the advertised 12.