PurBee
Well-Known Member
I decided to try the Cody James rasps recently, as i’ve always been disappointed with how quickly the sharpness goes of traditional leading brand rasps.
Cody is a farrier and was equally annoyed at the traditional design so went ahead and deisgned a completely different rasp.
Judging by positive reviews all over the net, i decided to buy one in ‘medium’ rasp. There’s a ‘fine’, ‘medium’ and ‘aggressive’ file to choose from. The rasps are set into a steel holder, so once youve bought the whole rasp - you only have to buy replacement teeth mesh to insert into your existing cage.
Here’s a pic:
So my review is basically = it’s brilliant!
The teeth design criss cross so you get many more teeth per square inch compared to traditional rasps:
The tooth design are like thin hooks instead of oval ’cups’ of traditional rasps - and due to the different tooth design, it makes running the rasp along the hoof wall much easier, shaving off much more per stroke.
Also the filings can fall through the diamond rasp matrix of teeth so the teeth never clog.
Many reviewers commented that they’re not very physically strong in the arms/wrists and find it so easy to use this design compared to traditional designs. Although im strong-armed, i still found this rasp much easier on my wrists and arms - managed to do 6 feet in 1 session! Normally all the bending over and heavy rasping im wanting to quit after 2 feet and push to 4 - but 6 feet was easy and if it wasnt for having to quit due to other stuff, i would have happily carried on doing 8 feet without a break! That really is something as traditional rasps have me loathing trimming due to them blunting so quickly and i practically have to buy them annually, i use 2 a year for just 2 horses.
The downside for those with particularly weak wrists/strength - the rasps are wider and longer than traditional rasps. I was surprised to receive mine and instantly thought ‘wow thats big!’ - but they are a bit lighter than traditional rasps.
Cody = 560grams
Traditional = 630grams
However, upon use, and adjusting my rasping style to just glide rather than press and push/pull, i’ve got used to the size/weight of this rasp.
The first try i was miffed about the size, but the fact it rasps so easily, and remains so sharp, the size of it doesn’t matter.
They do a ‘half size’ version for those wanting something very compact.
If you want a rasp to just tidy up flares, roll the walls, i’d recommend the ‘fine’ rasp teeth. The medium teeth are so sharp that they ‘catch’ the outer wall when hoof held facing you and you want to run along the outer side wall. You have to use really fine light sweeping action to shave bits off. Any pressure added and the teeth catch, so ’fine‘ rasp teeth would be best for that job. I still have to get used to the sharpness and might fine my technique improves to do outer wall with medium teeth. The medium would work best on outer wall flare if you rasped the wall flare straight on with the hoof right way up on a hoof stand - if you use that method.
Im thinking about buying the ‘little foot’ rasp in fine teeth to use soley as a side wall rasp:
I’m highly encouraged by professional farrier reviews saying they get many times use out of these compared to other rasps. Certainly having used them, i can see how they would. The sharpness has not dulled at all from the use i’ve given mine, whereas brand new ones would have with the tiny grit hooves are prone to picking up.
I’m so chuffed with them, i just had to share this with all of you who have found, especially during lockdown, you’ve rolled up your sleeves and attempted to trim your own. This new design IS an improvement on traditional rasps. I rarely do reviews as most things are gimmicks, but i have to hand it to Cody James, his design far outweighs for ease of use and performance of any other rasp on the market. I’ve bought and used most leading rasp brands over the years. Theyre all the same really. None truly out-shines another with the ‘cup’ teeth design.
The best bit is - you can use this rasp on the muddiest, grittiest feet and they don’t blunt! Not that we ever do trim feet this muddy but the video shows it doesnt clog and will still rasp in extreme conditions:
I bought mine from uk amazon with free prime delivery. Best price i could find. I dont make any profit by recommending this website or brand - i am purely doing an unbiased review as its worthy of one!
Cody is a farrier and was equally annoyed at the traditional design so went ahead and deisgned a completely different rasp.
Judging by positive reviews all over the net, i decided to buy one in ‘medium’ rasp. There’s a ‘fine’, ‘medium’ and ‘aggressive’ file to choose from. The rasps are set into a steel holder, so once youve bought the whole rasp - you only have to buy replacement teeth mesh to insert into your existing cage.
Here’s a pic:
So my review is basically = it’s brilliant!
The teeth design criss cross so you get many more teeth per square inch compared to traditional rasps:
The tooth design are like thin hooks instead of oval ’cups’ of traditional rasps - and due to the different tooth design, it makes running the rasp along the hoof wall much easier, shaving off much more per stroke.
Also the filings can fall through the diamond rasp matrix of teeth so the teeth never clog.
Many reviewers commented that they’re not very physically strong in the arms/wrists and find it so easy to use this design compared to traditional designs. Although im strong-armed, i still found this rasp much easier on my wrists and arms - managed to do 6 feet in 1 session! Normally all the bending over and heavy rasping im wanting to quit after 2 feet and push to 4 - but 6 feet was easy and if it wasnt for having to quit due to other stuff, i would have happily carried on doing 8 feet without a break! That really is something as traditional rasps have me loathing trimming due to them blunting so quickly and i practically have to buy them annually, i use 2 a year for just 2 horses.
The downside for those with particularly weak wrists/strength - the rasps are wider and longer than traditional rasps. I was surprised to receive mine and instantly thought ‘wow thats big!’ - but they are a bit lighter than traditional rasps.
Cody = 560grams
Traditional = 630grams
However, upon use, and adjusting my rasping style to just glide rather than press and push/pull, i’ve got used to the size/weight of this rasp.
The first try i was miffed about the size, but the fact it rasps so easily, and remains so sharp, the size of it doesn’t matter.
They do a ‘half size’ version for those wanting something very compact.
If you want a rasp to just tidy up flares, roll the walls, i’d recommend the ‘fine’ rasp teeth. The medium teeth are so sharp that they ‘catch’ the outer wall when hoof held facing you and you want to run along the outer side wall. You have to use really fine light sweeping action to shave bits off. Any pressure added and the teeth catch, so ’fine‘ rasp teeth would be best for that job. I still have to get used to the sharpness and might fine my technique improves to do outer wall with medium teeth. The medium would work best on outer wall flare if you rasped the wall flare straight on with the hoof right way up on a hoof stand - if you use that method.
Im thinking about buying the ‘little foot’ rasp in fine teeth to use soley as a side wall rasp:
I’m highly encouraged by professional farrier reviews saying they get many times use out of these compared to other rasps. Certainly having used them, i can see how they would. The sharpness has not dulled at all from the use i’ve given mine, whereas brand new ones would have with the tiny grit hooves are prone to picking up.
I’m so chuffed with them, i just had to share this with all of you who have found, especially during lockdown, you’ve rolled up your sleeves and attempted to trim your own. This new design IS an improvement on traditional rasps. I rarely do reviews as most things are gimmicks, but i have to hand it to Cody James, his design far outweighs for ease of use and performance of any other rasp on the market. I’ve bought and used most leading rasp brands over the years. Theyre all the same really. None truly out-shines another with the ‘cup’ teeth design.
The best bit is - you can use this rasp on the muddiest, grittiest feet and they don’t blunt! Not that we ever do trim feet this muddy but the video shows it doesnt clog and will still rasp in extreme conditions:
I bought mine from uk amazon with free prime delivery. Best price i could find. I dont make any profit by recommending this website or brand - i am purely doing an unbiased review as its worthy of one!
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