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Hi tgbto,
Thanks for the reality check! You are completely right about the LA-120 and the standard stone.
To solve this, I am planning a different approach using a solid wool felt wheel on the Tormek shaft, loaded with diamond paste.
Because the Tormek runs so slow, it won't burn the steel.To get the perfect angle without freehand guesswork, I will use the standard Tormek knife jig on the universal support.

I simply lock the knife in the jig, set a fixed projection length (like 138 mm from the clamp to the arch), and adjust the support height until the felt wheel perfectly matches the serration angle. Then I just guide the knife smoothly across the wheel.

What are your thoughts on using diamond-loaded felt on the Tormek this way? Do you think it's a good alternative to hand-filing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4LItIdH-FI

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have experience sharpening serrated steak knives using Tormek gear?
I am considering using the LA-120 Profiled Leather Honing Wheels with PA-70 honing compound to polish the individual serrations.

However, I am wondering if this is the most effective approach or if there is a better alternative within the Tormek ecosystem.
If you have tried this, did you mount the wheels individually to get more clearance, and did the standard 3 mm radius profile fit your steak knives well?

Any tips or experiences would be greatly appreciated!Thanks in advance.