Greetings members. I am a hobbyist that works on both muzzle loaders as well as modern rifles. Over the years, I've accumulated a bunch of files. Some of these are good old American made files others are just junk.

I decided to break down spend money on some quality files to make life easier. I'm looking for input in regards to size and style and even manufacturers.

My understanding is that there really aren't any good American made files anymore and I realize that I probably will need to purchase them from European manufacturers.

Thanks in advance.

If you haven't completely destroyed the USA Made files you have, send them to Bogg's Tool for sharpening. https://boggstool.com/

When I buy new files, I buy Grobet.

I am not a gunsmith in any way. OK, I lathe turn muzzle threads for muzzle breaks or suppressors, drill holes into receivers, create threads, install scope mounts, do some basic soldering, brazing etc. Just some very simple works for friends if they ask for. Generely, I like Swiss Vallorbe files.

https://www.vallorbe.com/en-ch

When in the forestry industry for 18 years our crews used Stihl chainsaws but would only use the German made Pferd brand of files. Online reviews seem to reinforce that Pferd files are the best.

Thanks for all of your replies. is tumbled on this company while surfing the web. They still have some NOS supplies of Nicholson and and Simonds USA made files at decent prices. I stocked up on some flat, half-round and triangular files. Thought that I would pas the info on to you.

https://www.artcotools.com/

Gotta second Silvers comment on the services of Boggs Tools.

I have many old Nicholson rasps and files and can't count the mix of Grobet Arioue and hand stitched French rasps. All have been to Boggs, some several times. They simply cut better
than new and at a fraction of new cost