Jantz Hardened File Guide

Product SKU:

FG101
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Product Specification

Made in the USA.

Keep your knife blade, guard or other material in place as you work with a hardened file guide. This tool is useful for maintaining level edges and symmetry on plunge and grind lines.

Our file guide is precision machine ground from A-2 tool steel and hardened to 62RHc for long wear.

Bottom piece is dual drilled to allow user to work with narrow and wider pieces. For wider opening bolt into drilled only side. For smaller opening, bolt into countersunk drilled holes.

Holds blade firmly in place while using. Uses include:

Squaring off the shoulders of your hidden tang blade

Grinding nice and even plunge lines

Setting and grinding bevel lines that are consistent and symmetrical

Complex file work

Filing slots for guards

Hand sanding

and more..


Overall length 3"

Maximum blade width: 2"

Each jaw is 3/8" x 3/4"

Download our use guide here...

Shipping & Returns

U.S. Shipping:

  • $12.95 flat rate (no steel)
  • $17.95 flat rate (with steel)
  • Large/machinery items: actual carrier rate
  • Orders ship same-day if placed by 12PM CT (Mon–Fri)
  • Delivery: 3–8 business days

International:

  • Rates shown at checkout (excludes duties/taxes unless noted)
  • Duties/VAT are your responsibility
  • USPS First Class: no tracking or insurance, may take 2+ months
  • Delivery times vary and are not guaranteed

Insurance:

  • Automatically added: $1 per $100 product value
  • Covers loss/damage in transit

Damage or Missing Items:

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  • Report any issues within 10 days of delivery

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