Round chain-saw files sharpen the cutting edge and shape the depth gauge of rounded, hooded chain-saw teeth. Also known as chipper-tooth files, they are typically used with a file guide to cut to the proper angle and a uniform depth.

The narrow-edged triangular body of cant saw files fits into gaps between teeth angled at less than 60°, such as M-shaped teeth found on log saws and some circular saw blades. Also known as feather-edge files, their edges cant (slope) to form an optimal profile for sharpening tooth edges and refining points.

Field kits include multiple files and other tools for properly sharpening saw chains. They sharpen the cutters and reset the depth gauges to ensure that saw chains cut smoothly without binding.

Triangular crosscut-saw files sharpen tooth edges and shape gullets on Great American saws and other crosscut saws. Their faces form a V-shape that files both tooth edges at the same time, and their rounded back enlarges the gullets to allow the ejection of chips and prevent the saw from binding.

The corners of triangular tapered saw files match with 60° angle teeth found on a variety of saw blades. Their faces form a V-shape at each corner to file gullets between teeth and both tooth edges at the same time. Also known as taper saw files, they taper toward the point to access tight internal angles.