Swix T106X File chrom 2-cut, 20cm 16TPCM

The Swix T106X Chrome File is the medium-coarse, all-round file for side edge work on skis and snowboards. It's a chrome-plated, two-cut file in a long length that suits a shop bench or a serious home setup. Sharp, exact teeth turn a dull side edge into a clean one without a lot of wasted strokes.

Why we like it:

Swix calls it the best all-round file it makes, and that holds up at the bench: if you're only buying one file for side edges, this is the one.

Features and Functions:

This chrome-plated file is 20cm long with 16 teeth per cm in a 2-cut pattern, which puts it in the medium-coarse range. Swix uses it for filing side edges and considers it the most versatile file in the lineup, built for both snowboards and alpine skis. It suits alpine skiers who tune at home as much as it suits ski workshops, and the teeth are cut to stay sharp and exact through a lot of filing.

Bottom Line:

Pair it with a side edge guide and it handles most sharpening jobs on its own. It's the workhorse file for anyone setting up a tuning bench.