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Hi guys,

I figured the forum would have emailed letting me know I had responses, but I guess not.  Sorry for being late to respond, but thanks for the input.

I've watched so many different videos on the tormek, I had a pretty good idea that this was going to be a challenge.  I am definitely planning on getting some new hardware for it, and a pivot jig is on the short list.  The Japanese stone is first on that list though.  (I really don't like the leather wheel)

After doing a bit of "air sharpening" I came up with a clamping location and pivoting movement that tries to keep the contact point at the same distance. I then tried it for real, and it wasn't very pretty, lol.  But it's not horrible, either. 

@cbwx34, I never thought about removing the collar.  I think that will be the best method.  I have a Ken Onion with belt grinder attachment at work that I seem to be competent with (everybody asks me to sharpen their knives for them) so I am comfortable with freehand.  I can picture how this could work pretty well. 

Thanks again for the suggestions!

Hello all,

As a new T4 owner (~2 months), I'd consider myself somewhat happy overall with my purchase.  While I feel it's a fine machine, I think the amk-75 would've been a better choice.  But I haven't added the Japanese stone, yet, so I'm still hopeful.

I have a question about a specific knife, though.  I own a spyderco parata.

I cannot for the life of me figure out how to jig this thing to where I can maintain a reasonably consistent angle.  Any suggestions?