What kind of files do you use to file the back spacer on a knife? I am new to the knife scene and am waiting for my kit to arrive as I type..

Thanks, John

One of those flat bastards. (yeah, that's what they're called!)

Thanks .. got one of those I wasnt sure if you used the smaller jewelers files or just any old file.

Ropes

If you are just shaping the spine to match the liners, then use the flat files. If you are looking to do file work like Coop did, then you will need a small assortment of files.

Round, Triangle & flat in various sizes depending on the pattern.

Check out the filework tutorial, the link is at the top of the page.

Good Luck & have fun,

Bob Sigmon