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Thank you for the information and the link to the topic. I really did not know what the technical name was called for the "curve' in the blade. I know using a steel will do that as well.

I watch carefully as I lay the blade on the stone and it looks like it lays flat.

I know that a few times my hand that holds the KJ-45 handle sometimes comes of the support bar, perhaps that is my issue as well.

I will keep practicing.

All advice and comments welcome.

Thank you
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Jeff

Greetings,

I have been slowly learning the process of sharpening on my new T4. In time and practice I understand I will get better at it.

I have been practicing on old vg-10 chef knives, the problem I am having is that I am consistently getting a bow (curve) on the blade start just after the heel for about 1.5-2 inches. Is this caused fron to much pressure on the knife?

Thank you for any advice.

Jeff

Thank you all.

Thank you all for your replies.

I was considering returning the T4 but will keep it and just keep learning.

I belong to many forums because of the wealth of information that they provide of real life experiences.

I hope to be active in the Tormek forums for many years to come.

Grace and peace to all of you.

Jeff

Welcome to the forum, Jeff.

I agree with CB about the importance of the well done Tormek online class videos. They are worthy of serious study.

Several years ago, I spent the day hanging around the Tormek demonstrators at a tool show in Hartville, Ohio. One of the most enjoyable parts of the day was talking with a fifty fivish couple. He was a retired professor of music who had retrained as a chef and was working at his chosen second career. He was considering a T4 to sharpen his chef's knives. At the time, I had both a T7 and a T4, and very much liked the portability of the T4 for sharpening knives.

I shared several emails with him. He was quite pleased with his T4, as I believe you will be, also.

Here are a few suggestions to get you up and running:

Become fluent with your TT-50 truing tool and stone grader. These important accessories are well covered in the online classes.

The black marker is the easiest way to set bevel angles

For routine sharpening where the knife is not quite sharp, start with the stone graded fine. Coarse is only for very dull or damaged knives. Sharpening is less of a chore when done regularly.

Make it a habit to finish the last strokes of each grit with light pressure. This will help minimize scratches.

If you are sharpening several knives, do all the similar size knives at the same time. This will minimize set up time.

Don't be in a rush. Enjoy your sharpening.

Ken

Thank you for your input. I actually live about 45 minutes north of Hartville. My T4 came from Hartville Hardware through Amazon.

I will say I am intimidated by the process, but that is just me overthinking things I am certain.

Thanks again and will take in all this advice.

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The question I have is if anyone can recommend basic or even in depth videos for a novice (noob) to the Tormek world.

I am confused by the many videos out there.

Thank you in advance.

Jeff

The "Sharpening Class" videos from Tormek is where I'd start.  Here's the playlist...

Tormek Sharpening Class

... look for the ones that pertain to what you sharpen.

Thank you

Greetings,

I have had my T4 for over a week with some of the accessories to start with

KJ-45
TT-50
SVM-00

I have yet to use the T4. I am an Executive Chef by trade and at 55 years old I figured it was time to dive into sharpening my own knives. I was always horrible with stones and could never get the angles down. I also never had the time or patience to really work at it.

I have mainly R-2 or SG2 steel, VG10 and an unknown steel that Misono (UX10). Misono will not release info on their steel. All knives are Double Bevel Edge 50/50, except the Misono's which are 70/30 bevel (right handed). They will be a challenge for the future.

I have some older style German knives which are high carbon stainless with a bolster and many Forschner knives.

I have been reading forums and watching videos, and as usual I overthink things. I have watched the DVD that came with the T4 as well as some youtube videos.

This all can be overwhelming. I know this forum has many suggested videos to watch and I will when time permits.

The question I have is if anyone can recommend basic or even in depth videos for a novice (noob) to the Tormek world.

I am confused by the many videos out there.

Thank you in advance.

Jeff