1950s Tsubotake Feather Edge File 125mm Japan NOS in Orig Wrap

Key Details:

• Type: Feather Edge File

• Brand: Tsubotake File Co. Ltd

• Origin: Japan

• Length: 125mm

• Material: Hardened Steel

• Packaging: Original 1950s paper sleeve with Japanese and English print

• Era: Circa 1950s

• Markings: Red Japanese characters and printed model info

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Mini Story or Hook:

This beautifully preserved feather edge file from Japan’s renowned Tsubotake File Co. is a slice of 1950s precision engineering history. Likely unused and still housed in its original wrap, this 125mm file features fine-cut ridges ideal for detailed metalwork or tool restoration. Whether you’re a collector of vintage hand tools or a craftsman who values old-world quality, this piece is both functional and nostalgic.

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Condition:

Condition: Very Good – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage tool in excellent collectible condition:

• Original 1950s paper wrap is aged but intact with clear labeling in English and Japanese.

• File appears unused, with clean teeth and no visible wear or corrosion beyond minor surface spotting.

• A rare find for collectors of precision tools or Japanese manufacturing artefacts.

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Postage & Handling:

📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.

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