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#1

Knife Sharpening / Re: Small Knife Holder - Sharp...

Last post by kwakster - Today at 02:05:15 PM

Another option:

https://forum.tormek.com/index.php/topic,5751.msg42186.html#msg42186

#2

General Tormek Questions / Re: Microscope to check burr r...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Today at 09:51:06 AM

I do not check visually. I use the fingernail method which I find more than adequate. Then I use the paper test for a final check.

#3

Knife Sharpening / Re: Small Knife Holder - Sharp...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - Today at 09:48:55 AM

I do my pocket knives by hand. It takes practice but I get really good results.

#4

Knife Sharpening / Re: Small Knife Holder - Sharp...

Last post by Thy Will Be Done - Yesterday at 09:57:05 PM

I should clarify, meaning large daggers, roughly 6-10" blades. 

#5

General Tormek Questions / Re: Microscope to check burr r...

Last post by John_B - Yesterday at 09:15:16 PM

Here is an interesting video on the family of inexpensive Chinese microscopes. I think he unfairly compares them to a digital camera system and lens that costs several thousand dollars. I own a DSLR with Macro lens and  lighting that I can tether to my computer using Adobe software. It works great but it is not practical for a person sharpening multiple knives or trying to run a small business. If you make your money as a content creator it may be a different story.

I like to use a Bausch & Lomb loupe for edge inspection. Cutting a thermal receipt and feeling for resistance changes gives me a pretty good indication if I got the burr removed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K8CtSgXREk

#6

General Tormek Questions / Re: Microscope to check burr r...

Last post by John_B - Yesterday at 07:40:34 PM

Looks like there may have been a surge of buyers as the smaller version is not available on Amazon.

#7

Knife Sharpening / Small Knife Holder - Sharpen D...

Last post by Thy Will Be Done - Yesterday at 06:35:25 PM

Hi,

Running into problem of not being able to jig sharpen daggers, seems this may work.  Anybody doing this?

#8

General Tormek Questions / Re: Microscope to check burr r...

Last post by Rossy66 - May 08, 2026, 12:33:09 PM

I found this video on a YouTuber I follow and found it really interesting. I think I will invest in one.

https://youtu.be/wBGcfj6-J7Q?si=9domZyoAHvqYgvQr

Paul, who runs that channel is amazing a fast array of information for Sharpening.
I bought the same one. He recommended and also added a separate monitor. That's larger.

I bought it and there is a lot of comfort that I can see things my fingers cant feel and my quality has gone up.

#9

General Tormek Questions / Re: USB sticking in MB-102

Last post by Rossy66 - May 08, 2026, 12:30:42 PM

I'd contact Tormek support.

Thanks, I cleaned it thoroughly and it seems ok now.

#10

Knife Sharpening / Re: iOS app to calculate Torme...

Last post by VijayDoshi - May 08, 2026, 03:03:35 AM

This is now available on the Google Play store as well:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.perfectedge.anglefinder