This is another closeout set of assorted cuts and shapes of Glardon-Vallorbe Escapement Files.
These sets change as we sell out numbers and form new sets. Set is made up of various cuts and shapes of these genuine Swiss Made escapement files. Some shapes are duplicated being different only in cut and length of cut. Escapement files are also called Watchmakers files. They are the thinnest and generally the smallest files made. You won't find a kit like this anywhere else! Limited to stock on hand.
Set of 12 Contains:
| Part No. |
Shape |
Length-Cut |
| LE3004-55-2 |
Knife |
55 mm - Cut 2 |
| LE3004-55-6 |
Knife |
55 mm - Cut 6 |
| LE3008-55-4 |
Half-Round |
55 mm - Cut 4 |
| LE3009-55-4 |
Crossing |
55 mm - Cut 4 |
| LE3010-55-8 |
Barrette |
55 mm - Cut 8 |
| LE3011-48-6 |
Barrette |
48 mm - Cut 6 |
| LE3014-40-4 |
Three Square |
40 mm - Cut 4 |
| LE3014-55-2 |
Three Square |
55 mm - Cut 2 |
| LE3016-55-4 |
Warding |
55 mm - Cut 4 |
| LE3016-55-6 |
Warding |
55 mm - Cut 6 |
| LE3021-55-2 |
Round |
55 mm - Cut 2 |
| LE3026-35-6 |
Balance Wheel |
35 mm - Cut 6 |
Escapement files (also called watchmakers files) are generally narrower and thinner than standard needle files. Escapement files are used for the most delicate and precise filing requirements. Escapement files have square handles and are always 5-1/2" (14 cm) long from tip to handle end. Several types of escapement files are available in different cut lengths, for example, you can order a barrette escapement file in 40 mm, 55 mm or a 48 mm barrette parallel. For escapement files, the mm measurement always refers to the cut length, not the tip to tip length.
Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Precision Files-The world's standard for quality and performance!
Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Precision Files are manufactured to precise production standards, using a combination of machine cutting and hand craftsmanship to produce the most accurate, best cutting, and longest-lasting files in the world. They are made of the finest heat-tempered, chrome alloy steel and have the "right" feel, action and balanced desired by all true craftsmen.
Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Precision Files deliver superior performance on all metals. Simply the best you can buy! Formerly distributed by Grobet USA under the brand name Grobet Swiss.
Things you should know about ordering hand files:
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Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Precision Needle Files are measured from the point where the teeth begin to the end of the file. A 6" half-round ring file will measure 8 1/2" long from tip to end of tang, but it is called a 6" file.
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Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Precision Needle Files are graded with a number from 00 for coarsest to 6 for finest. Remember, the higher the number the finer the cut.
