Vallorbe 160mm/6" Knife Edge Needle File, Cut 4, With Safety Back

Designed, developed and manufactured in Switzerland, these high-quality Vallorbe files undergo rigorous checks to ensure they stand the test of time. Made from high carbon steel and suitable for use on all metals, they deliver a superior performance time and again. This Vallorbe Knife Edge Needle File measures 160mm in length, 5.4mm in width and 1.5mm thick. It features two cutting faces that taper to a fine cutting point and a safety back, making it ideal for filing tight angles and welds. Jewellers may wish to use a separate set of needle files for gold work to avoid cross-contamination of metal. Although it is not necessary to use a handle with needle files, specific needle file handles are available 999 493. This file has a medium cut 2 finish. The coarser the file, the more metal is removed. Files are graded as below; Cut 00 - Very coarse Cut 0 - Coarse Cut 1 - Coarse/Medium Cut 2 - Medium Cut 3 - Medium/Fine Cut 4 - Fine Other knife edge needle files are available; 160mm with safety back, Cut 0: 976 160 160mm with safety back, Cut 2: 976 170 200mm with safety back, Cut 2: 999 675 55mm Escapement, Cut 6: 999 553 Ideal for filing tight angles and welds Swiss made 5.4mm at widest point Knife edge profile

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