Vallorbe 55mm/2.1" Escapement Barrette File, Cut 4, Safety Back

Ideal for filing wider angles and flat surfaces Swiss made 4.3mm at widest point Obtuse triangular profile 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 Escapement Barrette File measures 55mm in length, 4.3mm in width and 1.3mm thickness and features an obtuse triangular section which gives it 2 profiles; 2 narrower sides that form a point and 1 wider flat side, making it ideal for creating a sharp v shape within your metal or simply for use on a smooth flat surface. 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. Care should be taken when using these files due to their thickness. This file has a fine cut 4 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 Barrette needle files are available: 55mm Escapement, Cut 6: 999 549 100mm, Cut 2: 999 0669 140mm, Cut 0: 999 0670 140mm, Cut 2: 999 0671 160mm, Cut 0: 976 040 160mm, Cut 2: 976 050 160mm, Cut 4: 976 060 200mm, Cut 2: 999 FAE

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