Swiss Pattern Files
Swiss Pattern files are used by precision craftsmen for finishing delicate and
intricate parts. Narrow in both width and thickness, the teeth extend all the
way to the edge of the file. These files offer the finest cuts available. The
tapered files have fine points for delicate detail work.
Simonds offers a wide variety of Swiss Pattern files - Swiss Precision Files, tanged like American pattern files but narrower in width and thickness; Round Handle Needle Files, more slender than Swiss Precision for detail work; Machine Files, for use in bench filing machines; and Rifflers, used by die makers, die sinkers, silversmiths and jewelers on intricate work.
Additionally, we offer four Needle File assortments with our premium Black Maxi-Sharp® finish. The file shapes, or types, that are available are:
Rifflers Die Sinkers in shapes DS-1, DS-4, DS-5, DS-6, DS-7, DS-8, DS-9, DS-11, DS-12, DS-15, DS-16, and DS-18 - please request a catalog for full information on shapes, cuts, and dimensions.
Silversmiths, or Die Makers, in shapes SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4, SS-5, SS-6, SS-7, SS-8, SS-9, SS-10, SS-11, and SS-12 - please request a catalog for full information on shapes, cuts, and dimensions.
Keep in mind that Swiss Pattern Files are different from American Pattern Files in:
All of this results in higher costs to manufacture and a higher resale price to the file user.
The biggest difference between Swiss Pattern and American Pattern files is the fine, narrow point and slender body. If you are not doing intricate work and/or don't need the narrow point, American Pattern files may be used.
Swiss Pattern files are used by precision craftsmen for finishing delicate and
intricate parts. Narrow in both width and thickness, the teeth extend all the
way to the edge of the file. These files offer the finest cuts available. The
tapered files have fine points for delicate detail work.Simonds offers a wide variety of Swiss Pattern files - Swiss Precision Files, tanged like American pattern files but narrower in width and thickness; Round Handle Needle Files, more slender than Swiss Precision for detail work; Machine Files, for use in bench filing machines; and Rifflers, used by die makers, die sinkers, silversmiths and jewelers on intricate work.
Additionally, we offer four Needle File assortments with our premium Black Maxi-Sharp® finish. The file shapes, or types, that are available are:
Barrette  |
Pillar Extra Narrow  |
Crochet  |
Pippin  |
Crossing  |
Round Taper  |
Equaling  |
Round Straight |
Half Round  |
Slitting  |
| Hand |
Square  |
Knife  |
Three Square  |
Pillar Regular  |
Warding |
Pillar Narrow  |
| Barrette |
Knife |
| Crossing |
Marking |
| Equaling |
Round |
| Flat |
Slitting |
| Half Round |
Square |
Joint, Round Edge  |
Three Square |
Bench Machine  |
Parallel Machine  |
Rifflers Die Sinkers in shapes DS-1, DS-4, DS-5, DS-6, DS-7, DS-8, DS-9, DS-11, DS-12, DS-15, DS-16, and DS-18 - please request a catalog for full information on shapes, cuts, and dimensions.
Silversmiths, or Die Makers, in shapes SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4, SS-5, SS-6, SS-7, SS-8, SS-9, SS-10, SS-11, and SS-12 - please request a catalog for full information on shapes, cuts, and dimensions.
Keep in mind that Swiss Pattern Files are different from American Pattern Files in:
- Sharper points
- Variety of shapes
- Wide range of cut coarseness
- Closer tolerances - both in manufacturing and in actual usage
All of this results in higher costs to manufacture and a higher resale price to the file user.
The biggest difference between Swiss Pattern and American Pattern files is the fine, narrow point and slender body. If you are not doing intricate work and/or don't need the narrow point, American Pattern files may be used.