Escapement files — also called watchmakers files — are narrower and thinner than standard needle files, purpose-built for the most delicate and precise filing work in watchmaking and fine metalsmithing. This set of 12 Cut 6 Extra Fine escapement files from Glardon-Vallorbe represents the finest grade available in the escapement file range, ideal for highly refined finishing and detail work on intricate components.
All escapement files feature square handles and measure 5½" (14 cm) from tip to handle end. For escapement files, the millimeter measurement always refers to the cut length — not the overall tip-to-tip length. This set brings together a curated assortment of profiles and cut lengths to cover a wide range of precision filing needs at the bench.
Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Precision Files are manufactured to exacting production standards, combining machine cutting with hand craftsmanship to produce exceptionally accurate, long-lasting files. Made from the finest heat-tempered chrome alloy steel, they deliver superior performance across all metals. Formerly distributed by Grobet USA under the Grobet Swiss name, Glardon-Vallorbe remains the world standard for quality and performance.
Features
- Cut 6 — Extra Fine grade, the finest in the escapement file range
- Narrower and thinner profile than standard needle files for precision access
- Square handles for positive grip and control
- Overall length: 5½" (14 cm) tip to handle end
- Cut length (mm) refers to the toothed portion, not overall length
- Made from heat-tempered chrome alloy steel
- Swiss Made to precise production standards
- Perform on all metals
- Set of 12 assorted profiles and cut lengths
Specifications
| Cut Grade |
Cut 6 — Extra Fine |
| Overall Length |
5½" (14 cm) |
| Handle Style |
Square |
| Material |
Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel |
| Origin |
Swiss Made |
| Quantity |
Set of 12 |
What's Included
Set of 12 may contain the following files (substitutions occur based on factory availability):
- LE3004-55-6 — Knife File, 55 mm
- LE3009-40-6 — Crossing File, 40 mm
- LE3009-55-6 — Crossing File, 55 mm
- LE3010-40-6 — Barrette File, 40 mm
- LE3010-55-6 — Barrette File, 55 mm
- LE3011-48-6 — Barrette Parallel File, 48 mm
- LE3012-40-6 — Round-Off File, 40 mm
- LE3014-55-6 — Three-Square File, 55 mm
- LE3020-55-6 — Square File, 55 mm
- LE3021-55-6 — Round File, 55 mm
- LE3021-65-6 — Round File, 65 mm
- LE3029-55-6-DT — Equalling File, 55 mm
Notes
- Escapement file mm measurements refer to cut length only, not overall tip-to-tip length.
- Glardon-Vallorbe needle files are graded 00 (coarsest) through 6 (finest) — the higher the number, the finer the cut.
- Set contents are subject to substitution based on factory availability.
