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product_id: 12418843
title: "Nicholson Rectangular Mill Hand File With Ergonomic Handle, Single Cut, American Pattern, Bastard Cut, 12\" Cut, 12\" Length (Pack of 1) (21842HN)"
brand: "nicholson"
price: "€ 68.78"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Nicholson"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/12418843-nicholson-rectangular-mill-hand-file-with-ergonomic-handle-single-cut
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region: Germany
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# Ergonomic rubber handle for comfortable grip 12" length for extended reach Single-cut coarse teeth for fast material removal Nicholson Rectangular Mill Hand File With Ergonomic Handle, Single Cut, American Pattern, Bastard Cut, 12" Cut, 12" Length (Pack of 1) (21842HN)

**Brand:** nicholson
**Price:** € 68.78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Sharpen your edge, sharpen your craft — file like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nicholson Rectangular Mill Hand File With Ergonomic Handle, Single Cut, American Pattern, Bastard Cut, 12" Cut, 12" Length (Pack of 1) (21842HN) by nicholson
- **How much does it cost?** € 68.78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- nicholson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nicholson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Tooling:** Ideal for sharpening mill saws, circular saws, axe heads, and knife bevels
- • **Precision Meets Power:** Rectangular tapered design for easy groove access and sharp corner filing
- • **Comfort in Every Stroke:** Rubber-coated ergonomic handle reduces hand fatigue during prolonged use
- • **Speedy Material Removal:** Coarse bastard cut teeth deliver aggressive shaping and deburring
- • **Trusted American Pattern:** Reliable single-cut teeth engineered for non-precision but efficient sharpening

## Overview

The Nicholson 12" Rectangular Mill Hand File features a coarse single-cut American pattern for rapid material removal and rough finishing. Its tapered rectangular shape allows precise access to grooves and sharp corners, while the rubber-coated ergonomic handle ensures a secure, comfortable grip for extended use. Perfect for professionals and DIYers sharpening mill saws, axes, and knives, this durable file combines trusted American craftsmanship with practical design.

## Description

The Nicholson mill hand file with ergonomic handle is 12" long, has a rectangular shape, and has single-cut coarse (also called bastard) American pattern teeth on the sides and edges for sharpening mill or circular saws and draw filing with a rough finish. The file tapers slightly toward the point to ease access into grooves. The file has single-cut American pattern teeth for sharpening and deburring, and square edges for filing sharp corners. An attached rubber-coated handle provides an ergonomic grip.Hand files are used to remove material and smooth and shape workpieces. They have forward-facing cutting teeth and cut when pushed over either a stationary or rotating workpiece. Single-cut teeth have single rows cut diagonally across the width of the file. Double-cut teeth have two sets of rows cut in opposite directions. American pattern files have three coarseness grades. Coarse, also known as bastard cut, is suitable for efficient, heavy material removal where finish is not a concern. Medium, also known as second cut, offers average material removal and finish quality. Fine, also known as smooth cut, provides the smoothest finish. Swiss pattern files have eight coarseness grades, from 00 (coarse), 0 (medium), and 1 to 6 (fine to finest), offering a smoother, more precise finish than equivalent American pattern files.Nicholson manufactures hand tools and power tool accessories. The company is headquartered in Sparks, MD.

Review: Nice file for re-working damaged Axe head. - This review is for Nicholson Mill Hand File with Ergonomic Handle (Boxed), American Pattern, Single Cut, Rectangular, Coarse, 12" Length. Length is great for filing axe heads, handle is comfortable to hold for long periods and the file pattern and durability is high quality. As noted, this has a Coarse pattern and was needed because my Lansky puck wasn't working nearly fast enough to help re-shape an old worn out axe head (hatchet). Length allowed for fewer reps before switching back to the Lansky puck to finish out the job.
Review: Knife bevels. - I bought this to use with a hand made jig to do knife bevels. Seems to work great. Takes steel off well etc. I have not used it enough yet to know about longevity, even though I have owned it a while. But I would advise anyone looking for an inexpensive file to get this one, from a good brand instead of some crap brand.

## Features

- Rectangular shape for sharpening mill or circular saws and draw filing, with tapered width to ease access in grooves
- American pattern file for non-precision material removal
- Single-cut teeth on sides and edges for sharpening and deburring
- Coarse (bastard) coarseness grade for a rough finish
- Attached rubber-coated ergonomic handle for grip

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00018ADJO |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,441,961 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #533 in File Handles |
| Brand | Nicholson |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Package Type | Boxed |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (88) |
| Date First Available | November 9, 2004 |
| Exterior Finish | Rubber |
| Finish | Unfinished |
| Handle Material | Rubber |
| Included Components | 1 Nicholson Branded Product |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 21842HN |
| Manufacturer | Nicholson |
| Material | Rubber |
| Measurement System | English |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 21842HN |
| Pattern | American Pattern |
| Product Dimensions | 16.25"L x 1.25"W |
| Special Feature | Boxed Packaging, With Handle |
| Special Features | Boxed Packaging, With Handle |
| Specific Uses For Product | Drawer |
| Theme | American |
| Thickness | [ N/A ] Inches |
| UPC | 037103167750 037103243553 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nicholson
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Rubber
- **Product Dimensions:** 16.25"L x 1.25"W
- **Style:** Mill Hand File

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many comes in a case**
A: This item is sold by 1 each.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice file for re-working damaged Axe head.
*by J***S on May 15, 2020*

This review is for Nicholson Mill Hand File with Ergonomic Handle (Boxed), American Pattern, Single Cut, Rectangular, Coarse, 12" Length. Length is great for filing axe heads, handle is comfortable to hold for long periods and the file pattern and durability is high quality. As noted, this has a Coarse pattern and was needed because my Lansky puck wasn't working nearly fast enough to help re-shape an old worn out axe head (hatchet). Length allowed for fewer reps before switching back to the Lansky puck to finish out the job.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Knife bevels.
*by B***E on May 26, 2022*

I bought this to use with a hand made jig to do knife bevels. Seems to work great. Takes steel off well etc. I have not used it enough yet to know about longevity, even though I have owned it a while. But I would advise anyone looking for an inexpensive file to get this one, from a good brand instead of some crap brand.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Large, Long, and Gives Consistent Results
*by A***E on June 18, 2013*

Pros: -Affordable -Good handle -Works well quickly Cons: -Not made in USA anymore?(need confirmation) Summary: I bought this file to work on axes, hatchets, and mower blades quickly and safely. My six inch file was getting my fingers a little too close for comfort even with good gloves. This product took off consistent amounts of metal from both sides of the file. I would recommend this file for anyone working on larger hand tools or needing to resurface large areas of metal.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*