TGB,
I don't have an issue with much of your reply. As I have never personally sharpened food processor or round blades, I have no direct experience. While I was visiting Tormek, I met and talked with Johan, the T2 Manager. He struck me as both knowledgeable and a straight shooter.
I do take issue with your comment about the T2 being for customers who "don't care about bevel looks". Before composing this, I sharpened several kitchen knives with my T2. The bevels looked fine to me.
I understand why you may feel the way you do. The technique for the T2 differs significantly from our old standby technique for the T8s, etc. We were all taught to lift the knife rather than pivot. That works fine with a T8, but not with the T2. Different does not necessarily mean better or worse.
The T2 and T1 are targeted for niche markets. Neither is a general purpose machine. In my humble opinion, each of them suits their targeted niches very well.
Ken
I don't have an issue with much of your reply. As I have never personally sharpened food processor or round blades, I have no direct experience. While I was visiting Tormek, I met and talked with Johan, the T2 Manager. He struck me as both knowledgeable and a straight shooter.
I do take issue with your comment about the T2 being for customers who "don't care about bevel looks". Before composing this, I sharpened several kitchen knives with my T2. The bevels looked fine to me.
I understand why you may feel the way you do. The technique for the T2 differs significantly from our old standby technique for the T8s, etc. We were all taught to lift the knife rather than pivot. That works fine with a T8, but not with the T2. Different does not necessarily mean better or worse.
The T2 and T1 are targeted for niche markets. Neither is a general purpose machine. In my humble opinion, each of them suits their targeted niches very well.
Ken