formariz 11,987 #1 Posted January 30 I have been looking at these for about 15 years never pulling the plug to spend the small fortune they cost. Many times upset at myself for not having them when the need came up. They now stopped making them and are clearing stock. Got them at a good discount, my last chance. From Italy to my door in 3 days. Incredible service. Quality of these things is nothing short of astonishing. Beautifully made and performance unlike anything else available. They are hardened to 62/64 on the Rockwell scale being able to be used also on stone. Got the whole set of 9 pairs in coarse and fine cut. Next to next best on left. Huge difference 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,443 #2 Posted January 30 Curious - So if NLA, is the only option "junk"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #3 Posted January 30 Cozy in their new home 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #4 Posted January 30 These are called sculptors rasps and they are 12” long. They are already a pretty rare item. Basically only made by a few companies, these by Corradi and the other known one the French Auriou. Since they are only used by very few, I guess they have proved non profitable to the Chinese and they stayed away from them, so there are good quality ones out there if one is willing to pay for them. However with the most common smaller versions , 6”, the Chinese have taken over and they are absolute junk. The same two manufacturers mentioned above still make them but again very expensive. How long they will do it is anyone’s guess. Smaller rifflers. Good Italian one on left and total Chinese junk on right Smaller Italian rifflers 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,242 #5 Posted January 30 (edited) Another case of "Ya gets what ya pay for" However, the others just may come in handy to worm the dawg..... Edited January 30 by ri702bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,843 #6 Posted January 31 7 hours ago, formariz said: These are called sculptors rasps Those thing look like a tray full of interrogation tools! Just kidding of course. Shame most folks (like me) have no clue how to use old tools! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,843 #7 Posted January 31 5 hours ago, ri702bill said: However, the others just may come in handy to worm the dawg.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,891 #8 Posted January 31 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: I think I found my new avatar 🤣. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,242 #9 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Bill D said: I think I found my new avatar 🤣. Glad I could be of help!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
