The hand file category includes a range of essential and efficient tools designed for cleaning and shaping root canals. These files come in various types, including steel reamers, barbed broaches, micro shapers, H files, K files, and C files. Each of these tools has its unique features and applications, allowing dentists to perform endodontic treatments with greater precision and control. The use of hand files is particularly effective in cases where high accuracy and better tactile feedback are needed, contributing to improved treatment quality and final outcomes.