TORMEK T-1 Electric Knife Sharpener, Silver, with Quiet Diamond Grinding Wheel

Professional-Grade Sharpness Makes Its Way into the Kitchen

The Tormek T-1 Silver electric knife sharpener lets you precisely restore the bevel on your blades right at home. It doesn’t just straighten the tip of the edge—it recreates a consistent edge across the entire width of the bevel. Its fine-grit diamond wheel removes only the necessary amount of steel, while its deburring disc refines the finish. A precise, clean, and quiet method for restoring your knives to peak performance without turning your countertop into an industrial worksite!

Precision tailored to each knife

The Tormek T1 Silver sharpener is equipped with a DF-150 600-grit conical diamond wheel, 150 mm in diameter. Its speed of 150 rpm limits material removal and helps keep the temperature low during sharpening. This preserves the knife’s hardness. A built-in magnet collects the metal particles produced during the process.

Its patented guide allows for continuous angle adjustment between 8 and 22° on each side. Each bevel is sharpened separately: you can choose two different angles or sharpen just one side. This method is suitable for several specific blade profiles, particularly certain asymmetrical Japanese blades such as yanagiba or deba, depending on their shape and compatibility with the guide.

The Tormek T-1 works with both steel knives and ceramic blades. It is compatible with:

• Blades 12–60 mm in height
• A maximum thickness of 5
• mm
• Unlimited blade length
• Double-sided, asymmetrical, or single-bevel sharpening

After passing through the grinding wheel, the PW-160 composite deburring disc removes burrs and polishes the edge using its built-in agent. This results in a sharper cutting edge and a smoother cutting experience.

The powder-coated cast zinc body ensures good stability. The handle, made of solid oak treated with oil-wax, provides a comfortable grip.

The maintenance-free single-phase AC motor delivers 2 Nm of torque, with a power output of 60 W at no load and 120 W at maximum load. The machine measures 204 × 196 × 181 mm, weighs 5.4 kg, and has a 1.7 m power cord. Its noise level is only 45 dB.

The Right Techniques for Sharpening

Set up the machine on a stable surface and select the angle appropriate for the knife. Use an EM-15 marker to check the bevel’s alignment. Feed the blade without applying excessive pressure, then sharpen each side separately. Finish with the PW-160 disc to remove burrs. The diamond grinding wheel is for dry use only. After each session, clean the magnet and wipe the surfaces with a dry cloth.

Tormek: Excellence from Sweden

Tormek develops sharpening systems designed for home cooks and professional users. The brand manufactures the T-1 sharpener in Lindesberg, Sweden, with a design focused on precision, low heat generation, and durability. The model comes with a 5-year warranty, plus an additional 3 years upon online registration within 90 days of purchase, for household use.

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