Abstract: A broaching tool is described having an elongated tool body with an arcuate face of preferably half-round configuration. A plurality of recesses are formed on the arcuate face, each having a bottom face inclined inwardly and rearwardly within 1-15.degree. of coincidence with the longitudinal axis of the body and an abutment wall extending upwardly from a rearward portion of the bottom face. These recesses are arranged in helical paths of preferably increasing diameter in a rearward direction to form a series of spaced helical rows. Each recess contains a rotatably indexable cylindrical cutter disc. This configuration of broach has the advantages of providing excellent chip clearance between the cutters and also providing a uniform load on the tool during broaching.