Hone Your Skills
Perfect your edge with our simple three-step guide. Set the angle, sharpen, and hone your knives for lasting sharpness.
1. SET
SET PREFERRED BEVEL ANGLE
17° is a good angle to start with if you are unsure of what angle to choose. A small angle will cut more easily, while a large angle will give a stronger edge.
2. SHARPEN
SHARPEN ON BOTH SIDES
Insert the knife into the guide. Follow the shape of the knife and apply only a gentle pressure. Make sure you put the knife into the clamp.
3. HONE
HONE TO FINAL FINISH
Remove the burr and polish both bevels of the knife on the honing wheel. This gives you a razor sharp and durable edge. Always hone AWAY from the edge.
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FAQ
Learn more about the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener.
Can I use the Tormek T-1 for all my kitchen knives?
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener can sharpen most types of kitchen knives. The patented guide can handle knives with blades 0.5–2.4 inches (12–60 millimeters) high and up to 0.2 inches (5 millimeters) thick, with unlimited length. Taller knives, like cleavers, can be sharpened by removing the plastic clamp.
The fine-grained diamond grinding wheel sharpens all types of steel to professional sharpness and can also sharpen ceramic knives.
How does warranty work?
Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener has an 8-year warranty, 5 years + 3 years, upon registering the machine at tormek.com, within 90 days from purchase. It is valid for all parts of the Tormek T-1 and covers material- or manufacturing defects. The Tormek warranty guarantees the function of your machine but does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse or mismanagement. Valid with proof of purchase. The warranty of 5 or 8 years is valid for home use only.
If your Tormek T-1 needs service - please contact the place of purchase in the first instance. The problem can be often be solved over a phone call or by sending a spare part. Do not return the machine without agreement with the point of purchase.
How does shipping work?
We are shipping all UK orders from our warehouse in England. All parcels are shipped with Royal Mail.
We are delivering to Mainland UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Nothern Ireland.
Shipping is free of charge for orders exceeding £ 50.
Where is the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener made?
Tormek is a Swedish brand and all Tormek products are produced in Sweden.
Since 1978 you find us in Lindesberg, in the heart of Bergslagen, Sweden. This is were all our machines are developed, designed and manufactured.
We do have a warehouse in England from where we deliver all products to our customers from the UK.
What are the differences between Tormek T-1 and Tormek T-2?
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener allows home chefs to sharpen their knives to professional results. At home, in their own kitchen. It is certified for home use only.
The Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener is a sharpening system for professional kitchens. You can purchase diamond grinding wheels in different grits and the RBS-140 Round Blade Sharpening attachment. It is Certified for commercial use.
Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener - Zinc Gray
The first real knife sharpener for the home chef. Unlike a simpler sharpener, hand lapper or honing steel, it sharpens the entire bevel of the knife, not just the outer edge. With the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener, you’ll never have to send your knives out for sharpening – you can easily get them to professional sharpness yourself in a matter of minutes. At home in your own kitchen.
With its sleek housing in Zinc Gray the machine combines Scandinavian elegance with functionality. This makes the Tormek T-1 a key piece on your kitchen counter.