Glardon-Vallorbe Pillar Escapement Files - LE3017

Glardon-Vallorbe Pillar Escapement Files (LE3017) are Swiss-made precision files designed for watchmakers and metalsmiths. Also called watchmakers files, these pillar-profile files are parallel in width and tapered in thickness, enabling perfectly flat filing. Square handles provide a secure, controlled grip during delicate work. Length of cut is measured from tip to the end of the cut and does not include the tang. Measurements given are at the thickest point.

Manufactured to precise production standards using a combination of machine cutting and hand craftsmanship, Glardon-Vallorbe files are made from the finest heat-tempered chrome alloy steel. They deliver superior performance on all metals and are recognized worldwide as the standard for quality and performance.

Glardon-Vallorbe Escapement Files are graded on a scale from 0 (coarsest) to 10 (finest). The higher the number, the finer the cut.

Features

• Pillar profile: parallel in width, tapered in thickness for perfectly flat filing
• Square handles for secure, controlled grip
• Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel construction
• Manufactured using precision machine cutting combined with hand craftsmanship
• Length of cut measured from tip to end of cut — tang not included
• Graded cut system: higher number indicates finer cut (0 coarsest, 10 finest)
• Swiss made to the world standard for file quality and performance

Specifications

Available Options

Notes

• Cut 10 is an extremely fine cut, rated at 156 lines per square centimeter, and is used by watchmakers for polishing pivots.
• Length measurements refer to the cut portion only — the tang and handle are not included.