Shinto E2101 Shinto File Large

I needed a tool to shave off a few millimetres of wood from the top of my back door, which had been jamming against the upper frame for a few years. Before purchasing this rasp, I tried using a metal file, drill attachments (including flap wheel sandpaper), various grinding heads, and even a brand-new surform from a well-known brand, all with minimal success. It felt like attempting to trim the edge of a steel girder with a nail file. Then I found this… It arrived the day after I ordered it, packaged simply. Upon opening it, I noticed the unique cross-pattern structure, resembling several hacksaw blades crossing each other diagonally. One side has smaller teeth than the other, providing the option to use either a rough or a smoother side based on the job at hand. I tested it on the top of my wooden door and quickly realised this tool was a game changer. The wood removal speed using the rough side first was instantly impressive. Sawdust was coming off what felt like ten times faster than with the previous tools. It felt like a knife slicing through butter—completely different from the earlier attempts. I had almost removed enough material from the top of the door, so I switched to the smoother side to finish off. For the first time in years, the door cleared the frame easily. It was pleasing to finally have a tool that performed with the efficiency I had hoped for. All good so far. Pros: • Well-made, solid and strong build quality; expect it to last for many years. • Features a rough side and a smoother side for different needs. • Good size; larger than your average metal file. • Easy grip with a comfortable handle. Cons: • Significantly more expensive than basic rasps and files. • Does not come with a storage or carrying case. • Only has a handle at one end. Overall, I highly recommend this rasp to anyone needing to shave, trim, or smooth wood. You really get what you pay for, and I think the price is value for money in this case, not just for completing one task, but as a sound investment for future use, so I have no hesitation in giving it five stars. I hope this review was helpful

This is a must for any woodworker. Double sided, rough and fine. Makes short work of holly compared to the traditional rasp and finishes much better.

Not the cheapest but the quality makes up for that, its very sharp and makes light work of removing wood. Used on a number of products and feels solid in hand, which gives confidence when using.

excellent file. cuts maple like butter

Great rasp file however when it says "L" for large, what they mean is the blade is just short of 11inches long so bear this in mind. The handle is great and soft and sits nicely in the hand and the rasp itself has fine grate side and coarse the other so quite versatile as well. For the money, not bad at all - if you're a hobbyist like me then it's perfect but the serious carpenter will want something much better quality.

bought to sort a garden gate that had swollen and was sticking - did the job in no time, the blades are seriously good at shaving off the wood - wish I'd had one ages ago

An amazing and I’d say essential tool for anyone into woodworking. The rasp is double sided, so you can use the coarse side to remove material and then flip it over to use the finer teeth to smooth it out. The result is an almost finished surface, smooth enough not to sand if done well. It’s relatively easy to use, but I had to get online to see how it was done properly. Unless you’re familiar with a Japanese rasp, it may not be obvious. Very cheap for what it is and it will last a long time. Perfect size to put in your tool box. Works well on timber battens, for carving and many other things. I just wish the handle was wooden and there was a way to attach another handle on the other end, as it’s a two handed tool, if used properly.

Great item to plane doors. Very solid and great value. My son is very happy to add to his tool collection after sorting some doors and a wooden gate for me. I recommend

Topper as expected, worth the money 👍

Super râpe à bois, pour dégrossir et affiner, pourquoi je n'ai pas acheté ce produit plus tôt

Absolutely the best ever wood file/rasp I have ever used

La migliore lima mai provata. Il taglio fine è fantastico e non impana nemmeno con legno vecchio. Lo sgrosso è una fresa!!

I've seen this type of rasp around on the internet for a while, and always wanted to try one but could never get myself to bite the bullet. So of course I finally did, and this thing is everything I hoped to be and more. It flexes a little bit if you put too much pressure on it, but the way this tool works you don't need that much pressure. There's a very coarse side, and a finer side. For those of you who don't know what it is it's basically a bunch of Hacksaw blades that have been bent and riveted together. I'm well it seems like a super simple concept, it's actually one of the most helpful tools I've purchased in years. Even the Rough Side leaves a pretty nice finish, it removes material from some of the toughest woods I've worked with pretty easily, and even though it's flat, if you use the right technique you can actually work on inner curves too. There's no flex if you pushing down on the face where the teeth are, but if you push sideways on it it will start to flex a bit. I can't say it'll break if you push it too hard, but you're not really supposed to use it that way anyways. At the end it's a really good tool and if you've been looking to try one, I definitely suggest this one. Also a pro tip, wear gloves because this will shred your fingers like no tomorrow if you use your hand to support it.