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#1

Knife Sharpening / New Tormek class Wed Apr 22 9:...

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 07:37:57 PM

Join us for a new live episode featuring the brand new KSK-106 Knife Sharpening Kit.

In this session, Sébastien and Hugo will walk you through how to use every piece of the kit to achieve a precise and repeatable edge on virtually any knife. You'll see the full process, from setup to final honing, along with practical tips to improve your results.

Ken

#2

General Tormek Questions / Which Tormek model?

Last post by Ken S - Yesterday at 10:57:09 AM

One of the things I admire about Tormek is its fair and balanced approach. I believe there was some bias against the T4 when it was first introduced, a preference toward the tried and true. However, the stout hearted "little brother" has proven itself a worthy competitor. Eventually, Tormek paid for industrial recertification, which eliminated the "thirty minute duty" myth and introduced the three 200 mm diameter diamond wheels, which added to the machine's "oomph". ( I hope this evolution will soon continue with an SB-200 silicon carbide grinding wheel and a T4 flat composite honing wheel.)

Tormek does seem to be innovating into recognizing the need for smaller, specialized machines. Like the English version, this translated German version uses an overview followed by role playing. The two versions are similar. I recommend watching both. Here are links:

The original English version:

https://www.youtube.com/live/zPfckZXyW6Y?si=3M7N3bU2kFSKbpvb

the German over dubbed into English version:

https://www.youtube.com/live/lpxrs6StlwE?si=H4ecvJwKxjHm-IK8


Ken

#3

Knife Sharpening / Re: Bringing a point back on a...

Last post by Royale - April 20, 2026, 03:11:46 PM

A bit too late to comment, but as you pass the blade across the grindstone, you don't really have to reach the tip (and pivot) all the time.

Sometimes I intentionally leave out a rounded tip during sharpening, and reduce the rest of the blade so the bevel matches the tip, and then I start sharpening the full length of the blade.

This is one way I've been avoiding rounding already rounded tips, while maintaining an even bevel height.

#4

Knife Sharpening / Re: Bringing a point back on a...

Last post by Rossy66 - April 20, 2026, 11:26:50 AM

Very nice job !

Thanks

#5

Knife Sharpening / Re: Bringing a point back on a...

Last post by tgbto - April 20, 2026, 08:27:54 AM

Very nice job !

#6

Drill Bit Sharpening / Re: Triangular Drill Bit Glass...

Last post by John Hancock Sr - April 20, 2026, 07:36:10 AM

I agree. I would freehand. Go very slowly and take your time.

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Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: Another good, slightly dif...

Last post by Ken S - April 20, 2026, 05:53:44 AM

I just found the auto dubbed German to English Tormek Maintenance video. Another all thumbs up recommendation. I believe we can all benefit from watching this video. It goes into more depth than the older video. Here is a link:

https://www.youtube.com/live/CQf1ieSwEI4?si=Kp16ngKRc4HZq_ly

Ken

#8

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: Another good, slightly dif...

Last post by Ken S - April 20, 2026, 04:44:18 AM

Rich,

I found a couple more over dubbed videos on Tormek's German channel(Tormek DE). The #14 video covering basic honing seems excellent and more advanced than the English language version. I recommend it very highly. In fact, I would consider it intermediate or advanced honing. When the basic honing video was first introduced, intentions for a second video, advanced honing were announced. This video seems to include those more advanced parts. Here is alink:

https://www.youtube.com/live/-hqZS3ztYeA?si=jxlqp0VwhgiRVbIl

I don't know if the Tormek Swedish and French channels have any auto dubbed videos. I hope so. If anyone locates any more auto dubbed videos, please post links.

Ken

#9

Tormek T-1 and T-2 / Re: Another good, slightly dif...

Last post by RichColvin - April 20, 2026, 03:02:57 AM

This is really good.

#10

Knife Sharpening / Re: Bringing a point back on a...

Last post by Rossy66 - April 19, 2026, 09:28:12 PM

After testing out regrinding on a couple of junk knives, I reground the customers knife to the best of my ability (and I was pretty scared of cocking it up) I too a picture and sent to the customer who was really happy so I sharpened it and will deliver it tomorrow.