The UK's bestNeedle File Sets2022 Review

The Rolson 24779 set is the best needle file set because it contains a variety of useful files with extremely comfortable handles. Rolson are well known for producing wallet-friendly tools and accessories of all kinds, and what we think is the best file set for the keen DIYer.

The file set includes all the metal files you need and might actually use- four larger size metal files for heavier material removal and 12 quality needle files of all shapes for getting into tight spots and creating the shapes you need.

With a huge range of useful tools and electronics, Afunta know what it takes to make the best file set. With two distinct sets of metal files for different tasks, you get a needle file set and a diamond file set in one useful package. Perfect for fine shaping and deburring tasks, the metal files include round taper, triangular and ring file shapes, among others.

The Afunta diamond file set is for when you need to work on extremely hard materials. The ten metal files are coated with diamond and work like heavy duty sandpaper on hard metal surfaces. You get a range of tapers and shapes on the nickel-plated steel shafts, and grippy vinyl handles to stop the metal files from slipping.

Polish tool brand YATO have been making quality tools for more than two decades. Their comprehensive YT-6145 diamond coated needle file set contains some of the best metal files for fine shaping work that would be useful to jewellers, model makers and metal workers.

The needle file set comes with every type of metal file you could need, electroplated with diamond for extreme hardness and supplied with comfortable handles. The needle files in the set include some ingenious shapes for shaping and fettling- it’s a small enough file set to get into the tightest corners on the smallest models.

British tool brand Hilka are well-known for making quality, no-frills products that get the job done and don’t cost too much. The 69790010 needle file set is probably the best file set for model making and light filing applications- they’re not heavy-duty metal files but they’re great for working on softer metals and other materials.

You get a comprehensive metal file set including a knife file and several square metal files, so you can tackle most filing jobs. They come with a soft plastic case that should keep the needle files together in your tool kit.

This comprehensive set of metal files from Vastar is probably the last kit any DIYer will need to buy. With a huge range of shapes to choose from as well as a handy case, gloves and even sandpaper, it’s one of the best needle file sets available right now.

Each file is made from premium grade T12 drop forged alloy steel. This is an ideal and super hard metal for high performing files. You get useful file shapes including half-round, flat, square, pointed flat, and triangle shapes. The non-slip rubber handles are comfortable too.

If you need a set of quality mini needle files for modelling or other fine work, this KALIM 14-piece file kit is perfect. These short-bladed files are ideal for shaping soft metals, woods and plastics and come in a wide range of common shapes.

Supplied in a canvas pouch and sporting soft rubberised plastic handles, these high carbon alloy steel files include diamond files as well as steel files. The diamond-type files are embedded with grit and can smooth and shape even the hardest surfaces. They’re incredibly useful.

Smoothing, cutting and shaping materials are made easy with this WOWOSS 12-piece file and rasp set. It’s a comprehensive but compact set of hand tools that will be useful for hobbyists, model makers, and DIYers. You get a selection of half-round files, flat files, and the always useful triangle file.

Packed into a zippered case, these files are split into two types- rasps for rough work and fine-tooth ones for precision jobs. The rasps are 140 mm long and the fine tooth files are 160 mm long. The handles soft grip handles are comfortable and have a good grip on them too.