{"product_id":"glardon-vallorbe-valtitan-warding-needle-files-180mm-lav2406","title":"Glardon-Vallorbe Valtitan Warding Needle Files LAV2406-180","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Precision Files\u003c\/strong\u003e are the world's 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 desired by true craftsmen — delivering superior results on all metals. Formerly distributed by Grobet USA under the Grobet Swiss label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eValtitan Warding Needle Files\u003c\/strong\u003e are parallel in thickness and taper in width, ending in a rounded point, with teeth cut on all edges. The 7\" (180mm) file length makes them well-suited for detailed warding and slot work at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValtitan files undergo a special treatment that increases hardness to \u003cstrong\u003e72 HRc on the Rockwell scale\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hardest steel file known. This treatment also makes the files corrosion resistant and longer lasting, while resisting metal accumulation in the teeth; a simple knock is typically enough to clear chips. Valtitan files are especially recommended for platinum and other hard metals such as stainless steel, though they perform excellently on all metals. Beginning in 2016, Valtitan files are identified by an imprinted \u003cem\u003eVALTITAN\u003c\/em\u003e marking on the tang rather than the earlier yellow painted tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially treated to 72 HRc Rockwell hardness — the hardest steel file known\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel in thickness, tapering in width to a rounded point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut on all edges for versatile warding and slot work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion resistant and longer lasting than standard files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists metal accumulation in teeth — chips clear with a simple knock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for platinum and hard metals; performs well on all metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTang imprinted with VALTITAN for easy identification (since 2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwiss Made to precise production standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFile Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 inches (180mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarding — parallel in thickness, tapering in width to a rounded point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut Surfaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 HRc (Rockwell scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-tempered chrome alloy steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwiss Made\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade Scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e00 (coarsest) to 6 (finest) — higher number = finer cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut Description\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131.420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131.421\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile length is measured from where the teeth begin to the end of the file, not tip to end of tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValtitan files are identified by an imprinted tang marking (not yellow paint) on all files produced since 2016.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Glardon-Vallorbe","offers":[{"title":"0 Coarse","offer_id":43701449097430,"sku":"131.420","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Medium","offer_id":47807182733526,"sku":"131.421","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/glardon-vallorbe-valtitan-warding-needle-files-lav2406-180-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719955264","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/glardon-vallorbe-valtitan-warding-needle-files-180mm-lav2406","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}