Originally Posted by
Mark Maleski
I'm not sure what you mean, Jim. Rasps range in coarseness depending on the grain (e.g., a #6 grain rasp is for coarse rasping, a #15 grain is for finishing). Do you mean that the Pakistan rasps aren't finished to the same degree, or....?
I have a Gramercy rasp (from Pakistan) and a couple from Auriou. Since they're different sizes/grains I can't really compare/contrast them, and all work fine. The quality of the handles do vary; LN added a beautiful handle on my Aurious, whereas the handle on the Gramercy shows some tool marks (which doesn't detract from its use).
I use my rasps all the time.
The rasps were of a coarser grain and less finished. Buying rasps off ebay or yard sales tends to be hit or miss.
Did get some nice Italian hand stitched rifflers from an ebay deal.
jtk
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