Glardon-Vallorbe Knife Escapement Files - LE3004

Swiss made Glardon-Vallorbe Knife Escapement files have square handles. Escapement file lengths are measured from tip to the end of the cut and do not include the tang. Escapement files are also called Watchmakers files.

Knife files are tapered in width and thickness, but the knife edge has the same thickness from point to shoulder. They are cut on both sides.

Can be used to file in a slot or wedge shaped opening. The curved knife edge allows for easily filing in restricted areas.

Measurements given are at the thickest point.

Knife Pointed-Cuchillo puntiagudo-Couteau pointu-Messer spitz

Length of cut   Width x Thickness
55mm/2.2"          5.0mm x 1.3mm


Cut # Description
2 Medium
4 Fine
6 XFine

Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Files-The world's standard for quality and performance!

Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made 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 Files deliver superior performance on all metals. Simply the best you can buy!  

Things you should know about ordering Escapment files:

• Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Escapement Files are measured from the point where the teeth begin to when the cut stops.  The tang or handles are not included in this measurement.
• Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Escapement Files are graded with a number from 0 for coarsest to 8 for finest. Remember, the higher the number the finer the cut.

LE3004-55-2
LE3004-55-4
LE3004-55-6