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It's late but I will say first that one can't have too many files...
6"- half round fine and med. Both tapering (swiss pattern). 8"- same. Needle files- 4" long tapering (again Swiss) round and half round mediun cut. Warding files- (perfect for slotting) 4", 6" 10". Round- tapering 12" and 6" fine tooth.
These are the ones that come to mind right now. I don't use the classic mill and American (not tapered) half round ones too often. I do use the classic round 8",10" and 12" med.
Remember that tooth cut is proportional to length. So a 6" med. is close to the same tooth cut as an 8" fine.
Hope this helps, some way. Andy.