"Files. a, cotter-file when large, and verge- or pivot-file when small; b, square file (parallel or taper); c, banking or watch-pinion file when parallel, and knife-file when tape; d, half-round, nicking, piercing, or round-off file; e, round, gulleting, or rat-tail file; f, triangular, three-square, or saw file; g, equaling, clock-pinion, or endless-screw file when parallel, and slitting, entering, warding, or barrel-hole file when tape; h, cross- or double-half-round file; i, screw-head, feather-edge, or slitting file." -Whitney, 1911

Types of Files

"Files. a, cotter-file when large, and verge- or pivot-file when small; b, square file (parallel or…

An instrument for removing the beard or hair.

Razor

An instrument for removing the beard or hair.

The razor has a blade and is used for shaving.

Razor

The razor has a blade and is used for shaving.

The razor has a blade and is used for shaving.

Razor

The razor has a blade and is used for shaving.

A razor with a guard to prevent deep cuts in the skin

Safety Razor

A razor with a guard to prevent deep cuts in the skin

A razor where the skin is protected from all but the very edge of the blade.

Safety Razor

A razor where the skin is protected from all but the very edge of the blade.