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#1

General Tormek Questions / Re: Ionut's Small Knife Jig

Last post by Herman Trivilino - Today at 12:00:20 AM

Also, if you plan to sharpen small edge angles, you will need to bevel the underside of the platform where it meets the grindstone. You may find that your platform flexes because it is too thin.

I'm delighted that all these years later people are still making this jig and watching my YouTube video.

#2

General Tormek Questions / Re: Ionut's Small Knife Jig

Last post by Herman Trivilino - Yesterday at 11:56:54 PM

You will need flat head screws so that the screw heads will not stand proud of the surface of the jig. Also, get some cheap adhesive-backed felt that you can attach to the surface of the platform so that you don't scratch your expensive knives.

There's a YouTube video that you can find by putting my name in the search engine. Since making that video I have made several refinements to the jig.

Now that Tormek has a small knife jig, the only claim to fame for this jig is that it can sharpen long blades, such as a machete. I use it, though, to sharpen all my knives. I set the angle and then I can sharpen many knives at that same angle without having to re-mount the jig or make any adjustments.

#3

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

Last post by darita - Yesterday at 08:16:05 PM

The new KS-123 jig is impressive. I predict that it will soon become the preferred method of knife setting. However, like most of the improved Tormek jigs and accessories, there are some cases where the present tools and techniques may be better suited. I will not be discarding my modified SVM-45s and kenjigs. Nor will I be deleting Calcapp. They are still as useful as they always were, even if in many cases the KS-123 is more useful.

Ken

High praise for sure. Can't wait to try it!

#4

Knife Sharpening / Re: Knife Angle Setter "Black ...

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 04:42:51 PM

Per,

I look foreard to seeing your upcoming ideas! It was a pleasure meeting you in Sweden. The combination of a sharpener and an industrial engineer/inventor is a much valued part of this forum!

Ken

#5

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 04:37:36 PM

The new KS-123 jig is impressive. I predict that it will soon become the preferred method of knife setting. However, like most of the improved Tormek jigs and accessories, there are some cases where the present tools and techniques may be better suited. I will not be discarding my modified SVM-45s and kenjigs. Nor will I be deleting Calcapp. They are still as useful as they always were, even if in many cases the KS-123 is more useful.

Ken

#6

General Tormek Questions / Re: Product News - KS-123 Knif...

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 04:27:09 PM

Sebastien and Hugo, well done class!

Ken

#7

General Tormek Questions / Kudos

Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 10:58:05 AM

I've not been on this forum for a long time, but I'm amazed at how good an example it is of a company fostering a community that results in an optimized use of its product as well as continuous improvement.

Some members such as Dutchman or the late Wootz, or more recently Perra, have been instrumental in paving the way for breakthroughs in sharpening efficiency and/or precision. I hope they get credited one way or another, like through patents for the MB-102 or the KS-123.

Kudos also to Tormek for listening and overcoming the classical initial corporate resistance to criticism, and eventually incorporating those ideas into further improvements of their tools. The blending of the MB-100 and FVB into the cost-efficient MB-102 is a brilliant example of how to use community feedback to keep their product line top-notch.

#8

General Tormek Questions / Re: Product News - KS-123 Knif...

Last post by tgbto - Yesterday at 09:25:47 AM

Some of the members are unsure if tomorrow's class will be part of Tormek's youtube channel. Some reassurance from you would be most appreciated.

The video is titled as "Part 24". The first 23 parts being part of the Tormek Youtube Channel, I think worried forum members can relax. Clicking on the video itself will also allay their fears as they realize they land on a familiar channel.

#9

Knife Sharpening / Re: New angle jig KS-123

Last post by Perra - Yesterday at 08:25:38 AM

Placed my order with Sharpening Supplies for the KS-123 about five minutes after I got the email from TORMEK. The cost was $50, I thought they were going to cost more, so pleased with the price. 

Will I be able to use this to set the angle on the honing wheel also? 

Yes, it has a self-adjustment function for different grinding an honing wheel sizes.

#10

General Tormek Questions / Re: Product News - KS-123 Knif...

Last post by AlInAussieLand - Yesterday at 07:51:32 AM

I would certainly buy one.
I wonder how long until it will be available here in OZ.