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Glardon-Vallorbe LO0501-WS Square Gravers-Carbon Steel - Otto Frei
Glardon-Vallorbe

Glardon-Vallorbe LO0501-WS Carbon Steel Square Traditional Gravers 2.0mm to 3.25mm

Part # 136.194 88 In Stock Weight <0.1 lb / <5 g
$11.00
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Description

A square graver carries the same square profile from tip to tang, giving engravers, stone setters, die sinkers, jewelers, and watchmakers a reliable foundation for custom shaping to any engraving style. These are the LO0501-WS traditional gravers in carbon steel, unfinished blanks that require shaping and fitting into a handle before use.

Carbon steel is ideal for engraving precious metals, wood, bone, ivory, and onyx. Recognized by the iconic Fish trademark, these Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made gravers are widely regarded as the finest jewelers' engravers on the market, prized for their consistent quality and perfect temper. They have been the professional's choice for generations.

Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe SA (UMV) manufactures them in Vallorbe, Switzerland. Previously sold in the USA under the Grobet name, since 2015 these gravers are marketed under the factory brand name Glardon-Vallorbe, the same name used throughout the rest of the world. Many gravers are marked with both the USA graver number and the Swiss metric size for easy identification.

Features

  • Traditional square graver profile with a uniform shape from tip to tang
  • Carbon steel construction, ideal for precious metals, wood, bone, ivory, and onyx
  • Swiss Made by Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe SA (UMV), Vallorbe, Switzerland
  • Identified by the Fish trademark and the Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made brand name
  • Many pieces marked with both USA graver number and Swiss metric size
  • Require shaping and fitting into a handle before use
  • Used by engravers, stone setters, die sinkers, jewelers, and watchmakers

Available Options

Part # USA Size Metric Size
136.194 4 2.0mm
136.196 6 2.5mm
136.198 8 2.75mm
136.200 10 3.25mm

Notes

These gravers are supplied as unfinished blanks and must be shaped and fitted to a handle before use. Sizing is given in Swiss metric millimeters, with the USA graver number also provided where available.

Specifications

Brand
Glardon-Vallorbe
Part #
136.194
Type
Graver Blanks & Pre-Cut Gravers
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Dimensions
6.1 in x 0.11 in x 0.11 in
Model
LO0501-WS
Shape
Square
Material
Carbon Steel
Style
Traditional (unfinished; requires shaping and handle fitting)
Size System
Swiss metric (mm); USA number also provided where available
Size Range
2.0mm – 3.25mm (USA sizes 4–10)
Suitable Materials
Precious metals, wood, bone, ivory, and onyx
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Garry Mellan
Gravers for a rookie

Well let me start with I like Otto Frei and thank you for being there; excellent stock and good selection. I was asked for a review so here it is! I reached out to Otto Frei as I am an apprentice watchmaker learning the trade in a country where there is no courses. I had been working with old files I made into gravers but making balance staff was terrible with that unknown metal I had. I had ordered gravers once here but ended up choosing wrongly. They worked but they were more for jewelers. I tried again this time I asked for help selecting traditional gravers. I tried the chat app and dialogued with someone who was to get back to me and didn't. I figured oh well suck it up sunshine and do it myself so I ordered again. I don't have them yet as I'm in Canada and shipping takes longer but I was disappointed to ask for help and get dropped. I still like you though and I see 5 stars in another review so if I got the right ones I'm good to go!

Hi Gary, Sorry that we weren't able to get back to you with advise on what graver to choose for making balance staffs. When dealing with OttoFrei.com you are dealing with our jewelry tools division and you won't find technical support for watchmaking questions from us. Try ofrei.com, the watchmaker part of the business (you might get your question answered but I am pertty sure you can count how many watchmakers in North America that can turn a balance staff with a graver and a lathe on one hand). The right response you should have gotten from OttoFrei.com is 'I don't know'. My guess is that you are buying the right kinda of thing (carbon steel square graver). It is probably the closest material and the closest shape available to match what a watchmaker might have used 100 years ago to make or cut down balance staffs on a lathe. Keep in mind gravers are basically rough blanks and need to be shaped and finished before they do any task. Best Wishes, Steven Frei

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John Barnett
Nice Gravers

Excellent product. I highly recommend these gravers.

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MMokie

How long are the square gravers LO0501-WS ?

OttoFrei.com

The total length of the graver is 6 inches, with a 1 1/2 inch tang.