New angle jig KS-123

[John Hancock Sr]

Just saw this on the Tormek Innovation YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/SlmK7cdyKf8?si=Gmep9glb91snjpdq

Should make setting the angle so much w.

[Dan]

John, much talked about here on this thread
https://forum.tormek.com/index.php/topic,5250.0.html

Danny

[Dutchman]

I had the pleasure of testing the new angle setter KS-123. It is based on ideas from Perra and meets all expectations.
Quote from my conclusion:
It's a wonderful tool, well designed and beautifully realized. I will definitely start using it. So no more 'Dutchman's tables', kenjigs, spreadsheets or apps on smart phones or tablets. End of an era that began on April 14, 2014 with my publication of "Simple adjustment of the grinding angle". It took 10 years, but now it can be even simpler and more accurate.

Attached is my test report in PDF file.

[Ken S]

Dutchman,

If there would ever be a Tormek Forum Hall of Fame, you certainly deserve to be a key member. Your tables made all that followed possible. I am pleased that Håkan chose you to test the prototype jig. No one understands knife angle setting better than you.

For the record, I do not believe Håkan lost interest in the project. When Håkan announced his desire for early retirement, Samuel, the new CEO, very wisely offered him a part time position as a technical consutant focusing on new roduct deveopment. Håkan has a wealth of knowledge and experience.

One of the high points of my visit to Tormek was being included in a meeting of the Design Committee. The committee included three Tormek employees: Tim, who I had not known before; Håkan, with whom I had shared emails; and Mats, the head of support. I suspect Mats can do any job in the shop. He has helped me innumerable times.

I was one of two guests at the meeting. The other guest was Per Ericson (Perra on the forum), a retired Swedish Industrial Engineer, who had independently designed a jig similar to the KS-123. Per is very personable, experienced, and smart. He fit right in with the group. I felt very honored to be included, like having the chance to discuss the early church with the apostles.

Ken

[3D Anvil]

Wow, this is very exciting.  Can't wait to get my hands on it.  Hopefully the wait isn't too long in the U.S.

[darita]

Any idea of price point?

[Ken S]

Any idea of price point?

$50 in US (per Tormek Inc)
Ken

[CopperFish]

$50? I'm amazed. I was expecting it to be a lot more. This is the same company that charges $80 for a rubber mat after all.

I can't wait to order one.

[CopperFish]

Available for sale at Sharpening Supplies already: https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/collections/accessories/products/tormek-ks-123-knife-angle-setter

[darita]

Available for sale at Sharpening Supplies already: https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/collections/accessories/products/tormek-ks-123-knife-angle-setter

Available for sale at Sharpening Supplies already: https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/collections/accessories/products/tormek-ks-123-knife-angle-setter

Thanks!  My order is in.

[AXEMAN.ca]

We will also have them available in Canada at AXEMAN.ca tomorrow.  Happy sharpening!

[John Hancock Sr]

Yes, I recall all of the discussion and Indeed I read the review from Dutchman. Just looking at the short was enough to convince me. Checking Australian suppliers does not show it yet.

[Perra]

I have also tested and evaluated the new KS-123 for some time and agree with Dutchman in his views. It is a simple and easy-to-use setting tool that we both had the privilege of influencing the execution of. Think it will become a "must have" tool for anyone working on knife sharpening with a Tormek. Håkan is extremely active in the development of new products and listens more than we think to ideas that we users bring to the forum. I had the privilege of meeting Ken on site at Tormek and can confirm that he has a great deal of experience and a burning interest in the art of sharpening tools in all different ways, and he is also a very nice man to be around. Continue to lead us in the jungle of knowledge.

I think all of you who wanted to buy my tool will be glad I didn't sell you one now that you can buy a similar "better" Tormek original tool instead.

[cbwx34]

I have also tested and evaluated the new KS-123 for some time and agree with Dutchman in his views. It is a simple and easy-to-use setting tool that we both had the privilege of influencing the execution of. Think it will become a "must have" tool for anyone working on knife sharpening with a Tormek. Håkan is extremely active in the development of new products and listens more than we think to ideas that we users bring to the forum. I had the privilege of meeting Ken on site at Tormek and can confirm that he has a great deal of experience and a burning interest in the art of sharpening tools in all different ways, and he is also a very nice man to be around. Continue to lead us in the jungle of knowledge.

I think all of you who wanted to buy my tool will be glad I didn't sell you one now that you can buy a similar "better" Tormek original tool instead.

I'm glad you got to provide input on their original design.

[TireguyfromMA]

Placed my order with Sharpening Supplies for the KS-123 about five minutes after I got the email from TORMEK. The cost was $50, I thought they were going to cost more, so pleased with the price. 

Will I be able to use this to set the angle on the honing wheel also?