Lutz File & Tool Co.

[steven c newman]

Ok, bought a $2 tub of screwdrivers last week...
Yard Sale finds, august 30.JPG
The hammer got tossed out, as did a few cheapo plastic handled things....which left these. There are 2 Nicholson USA Smooth Mill files in there....and this..
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Marked as a Lutz File & Tool Co. of Cinti, OH.

Metal part(s) of the handle..
LUTZ File, 2 pc metal.JPG
Looks just like a normal triangular file....but..
LUTZ File, a bevel.JPG
There is a 30 degree bevel on the end....and it fits the dovetails I do.....may keep this sharpened up, may have some work for it later?

Apparently Lutz Tool Co. is still in operation.

[Andrew Pitonyak]

interesting, a sharpened file. Wonder if that is factory ground.

[steven c newman]

Might be a use for old, worn out Triangular files?

File does have a circular logo...that I am still trying to read.....beyond a .....smooth cut.......

Have 5 drawers to build...may give this a test drive, then....

Price is right...

[Dan Hulbert]

I inherited a large number of triangular and files. They were old, rusty and dull, but they make great tools. I have one just like the one you have. Smaller ones make great birdcage awls. I even had enough to make a small set of firmer chisels. Grinding was done with my belt sander with frequent dips in water. Tangs come off with a Dremel or angle grinder. I even turned a couple into gravers to try my hand at engraving (found out it's not my thing).

Old worn out files are just waiting for a new application.

PS:
Old planer blades also make great knives. Decent steel, easy to work with typical shop tools, and satisfying to use after customized to your hand.

[steven c newman]

Was reminded I had another tool by Lutz..
Thursday, Lutz screwdriver.JPG
Just need to find the rest of the bits....they have a ball catch to keep them in the handle.....Used this thing this evening..changing out handles ...