Glardon-Vallorbe Square Needle Files (LA2408) are Swiss-made precision files with round handles, available in a wide range of lengths and cuts to suit every metalworking and jewelry application. Square files are gradually tapered and cut on all four sides, making them usable all the way to the point for detail work in tight areas. Needle file length is measured from tip to tip, including the handle.
These files are manufactured to precise production standards using a combination of machine cutting and hand craftsmanship, resulting in the most accurate, best-cutting, and longest-lasting files available. Made from the finest heat-tempered chrome alloy steel, they deliver superior performance on all metals with the right feel, action, and balance demanded by professional jewelers, metalsmiths, and craftsmen worldwide.
Features
- Swiss made to precise production standards
- Square profile, gradually tapered — cut on all four sides
- Usable to the point for detail and precision work
- Round handles for comfortable grip
- Made from heat-tempered chrome alloy steel
- Graded cut system from 00 (extra coarse) to 6 (extra fine)
- Available in five lengths and multiple cuts
- Superior performance on all metals
Specifications
| Style |
Square Needle File |
| Handle Type |
Round |
| Material |
Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel |
| Origin |
Swiss made |
| Length Measurement |
Tip to tip, including handle |
| Width/Thickness Measurement |
At the thickest point |
| 100mm (4") Width × Thickness |
1.7mm |
| 140mm (5-1/2") Width × Thickness |
2.2mm |
| 160mm (6-1/4") Width × Thickness |
2.4mm |
| 180mm (7-1/8") Width × Thickness |
2.6mm |
| 200mm (7-7/8") Width × Thickness |
2.8mm |
| Cut Grading |
00 (extra coarse) through 6 (extra fine) — higher number = finer cut |
Available Options
| Part # |
Length |
Cut |
Description |
| LA2408-100-0 |
100mm (4") |
0 |
Coarse |
| LA2408-100-2 |
100mm (4") |
2 |
Medium |
| LA2408-100-4 |
100mm (4") |
4 |
Fine |
| LA2408-140-0 |
140mm (5-1/2") |
0 |
Coarse |
| LA2408-140-2 |
140mm (5-1/2") |
2 |
Medium |
| LA2408-140-4 |
140mm (5-1/2") |
4 |
Fine |
| LA2408-160-00 |
160mm (6-1/4") |
00 |
Extra Coarse |
| LA2408-160-0 |
160mm (6-1/4") |
0 |
Coarse |
| LA2408-160-1 |
160mm (6-1/4") |
1 |
Medium-Coarse |
| LA2408-160-2 |
160mm (6-1/4") |
2 |
Medium |
| LA2408-160-3 |
160mm (6-1/4") |
3 |
Medium-Fine |
| LA2408-160-4 |
160mm (6-1/4") |
4 |
Fine |
| LA2408-160-6 |
160mm (6-1/4") |
6 |
Extra Fine |
| LA2408-180-0 |
180mm (7-1/8") |
0 |
Coarse |
| LA2408-180-2 |
180mm (7-1/8") |
2 |
Medium |
| LA2408-200-0 |
200mm (7-7/8") |
0 |
Coarse |
| LA2408-200-2 |
200mm (7-7/8") |
2 |
Medium |
| LA2408-200-4 |
200mm (7-7/8") |
4 |
Fine |
Notes
- Needle file length is measured from the point where the teeth begin to the end of the file.
- Width and thickness measurements are taken at the thickest point of the file.
- Cut grades: 00 = Extra Coarse, 0 = Coarse, 2 = Medium, 4 = Fine, 6 = Extra Fine. The higher the cut number, the finer the file.
- Legacy part numbers are cross-referenced in variant descriptions for easy reordering.