{"product_id":"glardon-vallorbe-warding-escapement-files-55mm-le3016","title":"Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Warding Escapement Files - LE3016","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made Warding Escapement Files feature square handles and are precision-crafted for watchmakers and jewelers who demand accuracy and longevity. Also called watchmakers files, these tools are measured from the tip to the end of the cut — the tang and handle are \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e included in the stated length. Warding files are \u003cstrong\u003eparallel in thickness, tapered in width, and thin\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them ideal for fine detail work in tight spaces. Measurements given are at the thickest point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown internationally as \u003cem\u003eWarding – Plana de punta – Entrée – Flachspitz\u003c\/em\u003e, these files are manufactured to precise production standards using a combination of machine cutting and hand craftsmanship. Made from the finest heat-tempered chrome alloy steel, Glardon-Vallorbe files deliver superior performance on all metals with the right feel, action, and balance desired by skilled craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwiss Made to exacting production standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare handles for secure, controlled grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarding profile: parallel in thickness, tapered in width, thin cross-section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-tempered chrome alloy steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraded cut system: higher number indicates finer cut (0 = coarsest, 8 = finest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements reflect cut length only — tang and handle not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior cutting performance and long file life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Cut 4 (Fine) and Cut 6 (Extra Fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLE3016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFile Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarding Escapement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatchmakers File\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 mm (2.2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.6 mm (at thickest point)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9 mm (at thickest point)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParallel in thickness, tapered in width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare\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\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCut Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLE3016-55-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLE3016-55-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra Fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEscapement file lengths are measured from the point where the teeth begin to where the cut stops — the tang and handle are not included in this measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut grades run from 0 (coarsest) to 8 (finest); the higher the number, the finer the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Glardon-Vallorbe","offers":[{"title":"55-4","offer_id":47807113691350,"sku":"LE3016-55-4","price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"55-6","offer_id":43578801782998,"sku":"LE3016-55-6","price":31.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/glardon-vallorbe-swiss-made-warding-escapement-files-le3016-otto-frei-1.jpg?v=1719958768","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/glardon-vallorbe-warding-escapement-files-55mm-le3016","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}