T8 Jigs for Knife sharpening (both large and small kitchen knifes)

[CarverMike70]

I have a T8 that I use for keeping my wood turning tools Sharpe. I would like to expand its ability to keep my kitchen knives sharp. It seems that Tormek only offers suitable jigs for T1 and T2. I can't believe that as through Tormek is they haven't provided T8 accessories that can be used for cutlery.

Mike M

[Ken S]

Welcome to the forum, Mike.

For many years I thought that Tormek's woodturning jigs, along with the DBS-22 Drill Bit Jig, were Tormek's most advanced set up tools and jigs. In recent years, Tormek has made major advances in knife sharpening. The KS-123 Knife Setting tool and self centering KJ-45 and 140 knife jigs have changed that.

I like both the T1 and T2. They are well designed for two important niche markets of knife users, dedicated home cooks and professional kitchens. The T8 is designed for sharpeners, like yourself, who also sharpen other tools and thosewho sharpen professionally. The T8 andits predecessors have served knife sharpeners around the world for decades. Also, I believe kitchen knives are the most extensively covered topic in the Tormek online classes. I recommend that you study them.

Keep us posted.

Ken

[RickKrung]

That's pretty curious. A basic internet search on "tormek knife jigs" turned up links to Tormek, Amazon, and Sharpening Supplies as the first listing. 

Where are you in the PNW?  In Portland, I know Woodcrafters, near Lloyd Center and Rockler in Beaverton are Tormek dealers and carry knife jigs on their shelves.  Woodcrafter (different than "Woodcrafters") has stores in Eugene, Seattle and Spokane, at least. 

When you start, study Tormek videos and be very selective in what you see on YouTube.  Practice using the basic grinding wheels (SG and SB) and honing wheel to develop good technique before being lure into higher tech grinding wheels.  Without good basic techniques, those high end dodads will not perform any better than the basics. 

Study the extensive history of discussions on this forum's Knife Sharpening subforum.  Answers to all of your questions are likely there, as all of us have started as beginners.

Rick 

[Thread Killer]

Next time in PDX I know where I am headed. Thanks RK!  Forget the zoo.....