Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Half-Round Needle Files set the world standard for quality and performance. Manufactured to precise production standards using a combination of machine cutting and hand craftsmanship, these files deliver the most accurate, best-cutting, and longest-lasting performance available. Made from the finest heat-tempered chrome alloy steel, they offer the right feel, action, and balance demanded by true craftsmen. Glardon-Vallorbe Half-Round Needle Files perform superbly on all metals — simply the best you can buy.
Half-round files are tapered in width and thickness, coming to a rounded point at the tip. They are cut on both sides. Measurements given are at the thickest point. Files feature round handles. Length is measured tip to tip, including the handle.
Features
- Swiss Made to precise production standards
- Combination of machine cutting and hand craftsmanship
- Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel construction
- Cut on both sides; tapered in width and thickness to a rounded point
- Superior performance on all metals
- Round handles; length measured tip to tip, including handle
- Available in five lengths and cuts from X-Coarse (00) through X-Fine (6)
Specifications
| Material |
Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel |
| Origin |
Swiss Made |
| File Type |
Half-Round Needle File |
| Handle Style |
Round |
| Cut Grade Scale |
00 (X-Coarse) to 6 (X-Fine) — higher number = finer cut |
| Measurement Method |
Tip to tip, including handle; width and thickness at thickest point |
Available Options
| Part # |
Length |
Cut Grade |
Width x Thickness |
| LA2402-100-0 |
4" (100 mm) |
Cut 0 – Coarse |
3.8 mm x 1.1 mm |
| LA2402-100-2 |
4" (100 mm) |
Cut 2 – Medium |
3.8 mm x 1.1 mm |
| LA2402-100-4 |
4" (100 mm) |
Cut 4 – Fine |
3.8 mm x 1.1 mm |
| LA2402-140-0 |
5-1/2" (140 mm) |
Cut 0 – Coarse |
5.1 mm x 1.5 mm |
| LA2402-140-2 |
5-1/2" (140 mm) |
Cut 2 – Medium |
5.1 mm x 1.5 mm |
| LA2402-140-3 |
5-1/2" (140 mm) |
Cut 3 – Medium-Fine |
5.1 mm x 1.5 mm |
| LA2402-140-4 |
5-1/2" (140 mm) |
Cut 4 – Fine |
5.1 mm x 1.5 mm |
| LA2402-160-00 |
6-1/4" (160 mm) |
Cut 00 – X-Coarse |
5.6 mm x 1.7 mm |
| LA2402-160-0 |
6-1/4" (160 mm) |
Cut 0 – Coarse |
5.6 mm x 1.7 mm |
| LA2402-160-1 |
6-1/4" (160 mm) |
Cut 1 – Med-Coarse |
5.6 mm x 1.7 mm |
| LA2402-160-2 |
6-1/4" (160 mm) |
Cut 2 – Medium |
5.6 mm x 1.7 mm |
| LA2402-160-4 |
6-1/4" (160 mm) |
Cut 4 – Fine |
5.6 mm x 1.7 mm |
| LA2402-160-6 |
6-1/4" (160 mm) |
Cut 6 – X-Fine |
5.6 mm x 1.7 mm |
| LA2402-180-0 |
7-1/8" (180 mm) |
Cut 0 – Coarse |
5.9 mm x 2.0 mm |
| LA2402-180-2 |
7-1/8" (180 mm) |
Cut 2 – Medium |
5.9 mm x 2.0 mm |
| LA2402-200-00 |
7-7/8" (200 mm) |
Cut 00 – X-Coarse |
6.3 mm x 2.0 mm |
| LA2402-200-0 |
7-7/8" (200 mm) |
Cut 0 – Coarse |
6.3 mm x 2.0 mm |
| LA2402-200-1 |
7-7/8" (200 mm) |
Cut 1 – Med-Coarse |
6.3 mm x 2.0 mm |
| LA2402-200-2 |
7-7/8" (200 mm) |
Cut 2 – Medium |
6.3 mm x 2.0 mm |
| LA2402-200-3 |
7-7/8" (200 mm) |
Cut 3 – Medium-Fine |
6.3 mm x 2.0 mm |
| LA2402-200-4 |
7-7/8" (200 mm) |
Cut 4 – Fine |
6.3 mm x 2.0 mm |
Notes
- Cut grade runs from 00 (X-Coarse) to 6 (X-Fine). The higher the number, the finer the cut.
- Legacy part numbers are available for reference; consult prior catalog records or contact customer service when cross-referencing older orders.