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Knife files

Scope note

Files having a blade-like cross section, with a sharp edge; used to finish narrow grooves. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300023723

Broader Terms used

<files: woodworking tools>

Term used for

files, knife

Equivalent Terms used

knife file

Created

13yrs ago

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