Tormek - sharpening

Since 1973, Tormek has been dedicated to developing the best sharpening solutions for different types of edge tools. Providing innovative and user-friendly products of the highest quality is, and has remained, fundamental to us. Regardless if you are a professional craftsman, cook or do-it-yourselfer, a Tormek helps you to keep your tools sharp, which in turn increases the quality of your work.

The common denominator amongst our users is commitment to their work, combined with the understanding that sharp tools are the key to their desired result. Many new Tormek users are surprised to see the difference they get in their results when using an edge sharpened and honed on a Tormek. Others appreciate the amount of time they save to get their desired sharpness, thanks to the motor doing the job, which is also gentle on the wrists and shoulders.

We currently offer three different machine models, all of them carefully designed and adapted to their respective audience and type of use. Common to all our machines is that they are equipped with a powerful industrial motor and, in every aspect, built based on our demands for high quality and functionality.

The Tormek way of sharpening is both gentle and highly effective in keeping the edge to an optimal shape. Also, our ambition is to make user-friendly machines from which you get a result that inspires and increases confidence. Imagine being able to sharpen an edge whenever needed. How would that benefit your work?

For the all-around user

The Tormek models T-4 and T-8 prove that simplicity and precision can be perfectly integrated in a powerful, versatile system. These models are the foundation of the Tormek Water Cooled Sharpening System and are compatible with our range of jigs and accessories. The larger model, Tormek T-8, has a 250 mm (10”) grindstone while the compact Tormek T-4 has a 200 mm (8”) grindstone. The more powerful motor on the T-8 will enable you to remove steel and reshape edges more quickly than the T-4. Both models come with The Tormek Original Grindstone, which is especially developed to offer the best combination of effective grinding, smooth surface finish and a long stone life.

These versatile machines are the ultimate for sharpening a variety of tools, such as knives, scissors, chisels, planer blades, drills bits, gouges and woodturning tools. The grindstone rotates slowly throughout the sharpening, which makes the machine safe to use and eliminates the risk of overheating the steel.

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Subcategories

Tormek Grinding jigs

Grinding jigs gives you control of the sharpening
A jig is a device in which you mount your edge tool to achieve a controlled sharpening. Tormek’s jigs are developed to give an accurate and safe grinding of most edge tools. You can smoothly sharpen your specific tool to your desired shape and angel, and replicate your sharpening if needed.
The jigs operate on the Universal Support, which enables to get a consistent sharpening angle towards the stone. This has several advantages, among other things, it increases the efficiency and accuracy significantly.
Find the right jig
Among our sharpening jigs, you will find jigs for short and long knives, scissors, axes, gouges, chisels, planer blades, moulding knives, drill bits and more. For further information about each jig, click below on the product you are interested in. If you are unsure which jig is right for your tool, you can use our guide “Which jig should I use?”.
Tormek Grinding Wheels

Grinding wheels for a sharp and durable edge
Tormek Grindstones
The Tormek grindstones are well known for grinding efficiency and extended stone life - if you take good care of your stone, you can expect to use it for many years to come. We currently offer three different types of grindstones, all optimized with the special qualities required for different applications.
The water cooled sharpening systems Tormek T-8 and Tormek T-4 are supplied with the Tormek Original Grindstone. These give you an efficient steel removal and smooth surface finish from the same stone because the surface can be changed from 220 Grit to the equivalent of 1000 Grit which leaves a finer surface and sharper edge. If you want an even finer surface, we recommend the Tormek Japanese Waterstone which comes with a 4000 Grit and delivers a mirror finish with a razor sharp edge.
If you need faster material removal, you should consider the Tormek Blackstone Silicon which has been developed with the special qualities required to more quickly sharpen HSS and other exotic alloyed steels.
Common to all our grindstones is that they are designed to give your tool a sharp and durable edge with your preferred surface finish. For more information about the individual stone qualities and machine compatibility, please see their product page.
Tormek Diamond Wheels
The Tormek Diamond wheels have been developed specifically for our Water Cooled Sharpening System. Thanks to the low speed of our machines, they are ideal for use with diamond wheels because no heat is generated. The Tormek Diamond Wheels have exceptional durability, a consistent sharpening ability and always retain the full size diameter. Users who frequently sharpen the same tool will benefit from this feature as it simplifies both the setting and sharpening.
The new Tormek Diamond Wheels come in three different grades; Coarse, Fine and Extra Fine. Thanks to the constant diameter of the wheel, it offers the ability to sharpen on the side as well as the periphery. Side sharpening is perfect for small carving tools such as carving gouges and V-tools plus plane irons, wood chisels and knives. The result is a bevel edge with a completely flat surface, instead of a hollow grind.
When sharpening on the side of the Diamond Wheels, we recommend using the Tormek Multi Base MB-100 with the appropriate jig developed for your specific tool. The combination of the Multi Base and jig gives you complete support and control when sharpening. If you don’t know which jig to use, please visit our page “Which jig should I use?”.
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Accessories to ensure the best possible sharpening results
Whether you’re going to sharpen knives, chisels, drill bits, woodworking tools or something else, the right accessories can make your sharpening a lot easier. Tormek offers a range of accessories optimized to take your sharpening to the next level. Everything from the Rotating Base which helps you to easily rotate your machine, to the Japanese Waterstone which gives a mirror finish and the maximum possible sharpness.
We are dedicated to innovative solutions that make it easy for you as a user. Here you can find all the accessories, kits and spare parts for the Tormek Water Cooled Sharpening System.