StewMac Double-Edge Fret File for Narrow/Medium Fretwire - Precision Hollow-Ground Fret Crown Files - Pro Luthier Shaping & Recrowning Tool

Double-edge Fret File Precision-cut teeth for accurate fret shaping. Each of our popular traditional 7-3/8" x 5/8" tool-steel files has two different 4" hollow-ground cutting edges, for recrowning a variety of fretwire sizes. These files were designed by luthiers for luthiers and are an economical way to get your fretting kit started. The handle is rubber-coated for comfort. Works on stainless frets, too!All of our tools are suitable for use on stainless-steel fretwire*. Modern stainless-steel fretwire is known to be harder than the traditional nickel-silver blends, but our own shop experience indicates the wire does not cause premature wear of files or sandpapers.*Excludes our original Fret Tang Nippers. We recommend our Deluxe Fret Tang Nippers for stainless-steel fretwire.