I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm th-cam.com/users/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ Takes less time than my old electric sharpener because it can take more off the knife faster, and then it smooths out nicely with the finer grit polisher. I don't know how long it will last before the grit wears away, but I wouldn't mind having to replace it every once in a while.
Fantastic videos. I've watched 4 or 5 in this sharpening series. You guys (and Emma on camera work) are terrific. Clear, detailed, and inspiring. Thanks so much. Who knew there was so much to cover! Keep them coming...
Dear Wolfgang and Sebastian. I recently purchased a T-8 and I am thus a novice in mastering the machine. Thank you so very much for providing all of these sharpening videos. They are very helpful and well presented. Most especially, I wish to commend you both on your mastery of the English language. Yes, sometimes you hesitate slightly to find the correct word or expression but the meaning or presentation does come across. Thought process from Swedish or German into English dialoque is challenging. Thank you both again, and especially to the camera men throughout all of the episodes. Norm, from Canada🍁🐧🍁
Thank you Norm for your very kind words! It means a lot, and you confirm that we are right in taking time making these videos. Hope you are happy with your T-8 and that you are getting satisfactory results although being novice. I'll pass your comment on to Sébastien and Wolfgang 😊 Stay sharp! Hugo from Lindesberg, Sweden
I have had two Tormek Grinders. I love them. Currently, I have the T7. I’ve learnt more from this video than in years of watching the company’s video and numerous demonstrations. Thanks so much! 👴🏻🇦🇺
SNAP. LOL WE ALL DO. How the hell can we do better than that truth is we cant thts it. Enjoy the toy. I purchased mine three weeks ago. all plane iron chisels scissors Christ knows what else. im just waiting to hear my family say mmmm you know the favor you owe me.
Years ago, I purchased a Super Grind 2000, and used it extensively to sharpen all my chisels, plane irons, and knives, and then also sharpened my friends' tools and knives as well. You have an outstanding machine, and the "attachments" to go with it. I've not used it for several years (everything was sharpened), and now I come to have my memory and skills refreshed. Thank you for your videos and your machines for making the use of cutting tools useful again. Cheers, from Arizona, Robert.
Thank you for sharing Robert! We are glad we can help. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance. Stay sharp! /Hugo from Tormek in Lindesberg, Sweden
My god this is gold. Wolfgang is from what i see your best knife sharpener. The other guy from some of the Swedish speaking seems less experienced, doesn't quite get the same results as wolfgang. I just purchased the T4 and these videos are so helpful. You will keep selling products for many years, and these videos will keep costumers satisfied. What a smart support AND marketing decision making these videos was. What can i say about the sharpener, amazing results. Requires LESS skill and LESS time then my 4 stones. Overall its also LESS expensive.. Less is more should really be your slogan, alluding to the video 👍😁
Hej Guly, thank you for the great feedback for our lives. We are happy that you find them helpful and like to work with your new T-4. 😀 Wolfgang and Sebastien are both pros when it comes to sharpening knives and other tools. They split their time in the lives so you might here more from one of them 😉 Stay sharp & safe!
I got the T-8 for Christmas yesterday. Been practicing on some old chisels and have been very pleased with the outcomes. I'm going out to the shop to work on one of the older kitchen knives so the wife won't be mad if I make a mistake but the system is pretty fool proof if one follows the rules you just showed us. This is a fantastic product and I'll be ordering the cabinet soon.
Od kilku dni jestem szczęśliwym posiadaczem T8. Spodziewałem się że bedzie do dobry sprzęt, ale rezultaty przerosły moje oczekiwania. Naprawde śmiało polecam każdemu kto chce mieć ostre narzędzia.
Hej 86mielcarek, Great to hear! Once you have sharpe tools, you never will miss your Tormek... it's also my personal experience. Tormek sharp- always sharp! ;-) //Wolfgang
I know this video is many months old but I just ordered my first Tormek, the T-8 Black. This video has been extremely helpful, I feel I'll have good foundation when I try the first time later this week. Thanks guys!
I just purchased the T8 and watched this video multiple times with additional repeats of certain sections. Thank you for sharing because it has substantially improved my skills with this great tool! I’m looking forward to more instructional videos on the other tool kits.
Wolfgang you’re a great craftsman and artist. Requires a lot of passion and hours to build the right experience and sensitivity to sharp and honing like you. Great work trying putting words on it.
I will pass it on to Wolfgang(or the "sharpening doctor" as I some times refer to him as ;) ). I agree and I'm sure he will be very happy for the compliment.
I've had my Tormek for around 10 years. I love the product but I could always improve my techniques. Looking forward to viewing your entire series of videos. Cheers.
Hi a fan from NZ.Used the T4 for over 20 years for woodwork tools but now business with T8 and T7 and T4 .knives and garden tools.Great to pick up little tips .Look forward to more videos .Your presentation was a fine first effort,like sharpening you will hone it .Kia Kaha in these tough times .
Wow I was really impressed with the design of the SVM140 knife jig for flexible knives. When he explains the small gap in the middle of the clamp. This is also how old saw vices were designed. When they have just one screw centered, it grips the saw much better, just goes to show these guys are tool masters.
Excellent beginner tutorial, had a super grind 2000 for 15 years with ALL the attachments use it every week in the shop ; i added a BGM-100 to quickly rehab abused tools I get at yard sales, STAY SHARP!
Many thanks to Sebastian and Wolfgang for an instructive and helpful video. After years of tracking I bought myself a T8 device and I am at the beginning of my journey as a "sharpener". I saw [between minute 23-28] that Wolfgang works only on the left side of the knife and then with the leather wheel on the right side. Aren't the 2 sides sharpened equally?
Do you mostly sharpen kitchen knives? I’ve been looking to get into sharpening professionally and I’m wondering if it’s financially viable. Any insight would be appreciated!
Thank you for these videos. I am recently retired and wish to begin a sharpening business here in Toronto, Canada to keep me busy AND to make extra income besides my pensions. I have always appreciated blades of every description, especially knives and axes which I have very many. However, some of my friends are carpenters/building contractors and barbers/hairdressers, so I believe this could also be a business opportunity. After much research, I have determined that the Tormek machines are the best sharpening systems, of the best quality, durability and warranty in the market today. I was initially considering the T4 bushcraft model but now I am not sure whether to purchase the T8 instead. Your suggestions are much appreciated. Thank you!
After watching @sedgetool I got interested in Tormek and your Sharpening Class series put me over the edge! I ordered a Tormek T-8 from US Fastener and Tool and couldn't be happier! The Tormek makes it easy and fast to keep my tools sharp. I should have bought one years ago. The expense is more than made up for in the accuracy and speed. Tormek is a money saver for me.
I'm considering buying a Tormek machine for my knives and tools and like to confirm to you the usefulness of this presentation. The devil is in the details and you addressed a lot of them. Highly appreciated and certainly helping you and your company to stay on the cutting edge of knife sharpening. Well done!
Hello Jean-Marc! Thank you, glad to hear that you like the videos and we promise they will keep coming 👍 Sounds like a great idea to get a Tormek, your tools will thank you. 😁 Stay sharp!
I watched you two for a few weeks and you have convince me. I just purchased a T-8 with htk 806 pack.counting the days until it arrives. Thank you for this great learning experience.
Happy to hear Robert, welcome to the sharpest community in the world! When it arrives, don't forget to register it here for the additional 3 years warranty: tormek.com/en/support/register-your-tormek Also have a look at the forum, it's a great source of knowledge on all things sharpening: tormek.com/en/support/tormek-forum Hope you will be happy with your investment, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any assistance. Stay sharp!
Tormek is a great product. I have a grind 2000 used it for many years and definitely gained some good tips along with reminding me I've picked up some bad habits. Looking forward to many more videos to come. Great work guys, thank you!
I have learned a bit more from your video. There are already many helpful videos on TH-cam. What was best for me was seeing how to handle the tip. Raising the handle instead of rotating is important. It takes some practice to learn to do what Wolfgang is doing so clearly. My machine is tucked into a corner so I have always operated from the front with the wheel turning away from me. but now I am inspired to pull the machine forward and rotate it 180 degrees and work with the wheel coming toward me. Thank you.
Thank you I found this lesson to be most useful as I was not happy with the knifes I had tried to sharpen. I was still getting a much sharper edge with my hand stones. I can now see that I need to work on my technique to achieve the results I want. Using the system with plane iron and chisels has given me excellent results.
Great video. I ordered a T8 earlier, I wanted one for years and finally I am getting one. It will arrive in a few days. I looked for some TH-cam instruction and came on this video first, probably a very good thing, i already subscribed and will be watching more of your videos. Already I feel some confidence that I will be able to master this tool/machine with the help of the videos. I think that realising you don't put the knife right into the holder, and angle it slightly will give me a head start in my coming adventures with this machine. If only TH-cam had existed when I was a young man I would have achieved so much more.
Excellent work! These are the tutorials I needed. I have now learnt more from this 1st tutorial just watched than I did from the knife sharpening course I did! Very informative keep up the great work!
Wow great video I learned a lot . Can’t wait to see the next one. Hope can run thru all the jigs and how they work . Really would like to see drill sharpener
Thank you Mike. Next one is planned for next week and we will try to go threw every jigg up ahead. The drill sharpener is planned for sometime this spring/summer.
interesting - i had a new T8 in 2018 - i never fell in love with it, i sold it to a wood turner guy after one week........thanks for your time in doing this great video also.
Nice video. I really like the idea of you doing these periodically. I am new to sharpening. I just received your drill sharpener. I think I am starting to catch on but still have a ways to go to get it perfect. I would love to see you do a video on the drill jig with regular bits and carbide masonry bits.
Thank you for watching! Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos. Yes we will have a special episode just on sharpening with the drill bit jig DBS-22. Stay tuned!
Interesting. I've always just used whet stones for my cooking/kitchen knives but a lady who lives here in Blackheath (NSW Australia) uses a Tormek to sharpen her violin making tools.
Thank you Allan! Whet stones work just fine, it's just a matter of time and effort, and how picky one is with the result. The Tormek watercooled sharpening system allows you to keep a perfectly even bevel with the same angle over the entire length of your tool, so there's less room for error and will be much faster than a whet stone. and you can sharpen most edge tools on a Tormek, not just knives. Watch our other sharpening classes, and you might just get convinced :D
Could you possibly discuss a method to sharpen serrated kitchen knives used for slicing bread, etc? Thank you. Watching these lessons will surely take my sharpening skills with my T8 to a whole different level. Great work.
Thank you very much. I look forward to watching for it. I am subscribed and watch every episode. My fingers only get in the way once in a while. LOL. Stay healthy guys!!
Always good to review, and see, and break, bad habits that we might develop over time...thank you for your efforts. I look forward to more educational knife sharpening videos.
Congratulations for this video. I bought my T8 6 months ago. I left him alone after trying to grind like you suggest on the site instruction video, messed some very good knifes and stopped, to go to the internet. It is a jungle of Tormek "experts" ... Software to get the right angle ? I bought it some special stones i bought them. I was also helping a friend who bought one (we are Chefs) he do not speak english and, against the law, the Brazilian importer did not translate the manual to Brazilian Portuguese.... But this email to say thank you !!! Please reedit your first instructions video. The teaser make knife grinding look like a sooo easy to do job... It is, after a good adaption time. Stay sharp ! Is as very nice slogan !! God bless you all in this difficult times... We need to be humble and pray, each one the way he believes that work !!!
Using software to get the angle is beneficial when you are trying to hone your skills and achieve the sharpest edge possible, not really required for chef knives but when it comes to razors it makes a difference.
Just today I received the Tormek Master Bundle and now I feel like a kid in a candy store and man I am a TERRIBLE knife sharpener! But I'm not the least bit discouraged. I'm going to immerse my self in the book, online and here on TH-cam and I WILL master this process. Thank you for these classes, I really appreciate them. Any last minute advice?
My knives wasn't sharp enouhg and thougt I had to get a japanese stone. You showed us it's not necessary, you can do a real sharp knife with the ordinary SG-stone. The answere is, a have to practise and do a better job! It's also saved me a lot of money. Start practicing Cheers!🎉
Great informative video . The presentation needs work though .Sebastian should introduce , then leave Wolfgang to demonstrate and talk , without interruption . Then Sebastian, recaps all information, and they both then answer all the questions ...! Makes for a Sharper presentation !... Good info though ....... look forward to others Thankyou
Hej TED, thank you for your input, we have worked on this during the time now. This was our first episode and this was shot without any training ;-). Our aim is also not to produce an perfect directed show , we want to be close to our followers in a natural way.
I just bought the tormek t8 and received it yesterday. I'm anxious to start using it but still reading and watching the DVD before I start. I just subscribed to your channel and will fire it up this weekend. Thank you for your channel as I know it will help me save time and problems with watching. Happy with my new purchase in Wisconsin U.S.A. only comment I have is it is extremely hard to hear you. I have on headphones and volume on high but struggling to hear your voice.
Its a lovely toy. I purchased mine about three weeks ago and i cant find anything to gripe about. I can say you will not be sorry. if you can buy the Japanese stone it really compliments the machine and what your trying to do. happy days.
Hi Haitham from Kuwait (spoon carver) Really very informative video very useful for me. I wish you could do a video on spoon carving tool. Thank you so much.
Hi Haitham, Thank you. We are planning on doing an episode were we address carving knives. The hook knifes are a bit more complicated and we don't have a universal solution that we are pleased with for all hook knifes.
Very helpfull. I just wonder why the Sharpening and honing of the tip of the knife is done with different lifting techniques. First you recommended not to lift towards the chest while sharpening. But then that’s exactly what you do when honing the first big kitchen knife. I’m very happy with my T8 !!!
Happy to hear Max, and a good question! Since the honing wheel has a bit of "give" you'll be able to get to the edge without lifting the knife when honing the tip, plus you dont have to worry about creating a wider bevel on the tip when honing since it doesn't remove material the same way as sharpening. Hope my answer was clear enough :P Stay sharp!
I am so glad I found your videos it’s perfect. I enjoy restoring old smaller pocket knives with about 3” blades do you make a jig for them and do you have a video for these type of knives? Thank you.
Happy to her, thank you! Yes, we have the SVM-00 Small Knife Holder (tormek.com/en/products/grinding-jigs/svm-00-small-knife-holder). In this video we demonstrate how you use it: th-cam.com/video/M9S-VfdbR0Q/w-d-xo.html Stay sharp!
The best I have every seen and on TH-cam the way it was presented and explained is very professional If I was to be critical in one way is camera to be more closer to what going on Keep up the good work and I look forward to next one
Thank you so much for the english lesson. If possible please address sharpening knives with a more aggressive recurve, do you do reprofile the corner off the stone more or sharpen half the knife on the edge of the stone? What is the fastest way to transition from a partially worn standard stone to a newer Japanese water stone? Is it doing the sharpie test again or can the water stone remove enough material to not make a difference? Do you need to clean the tray and change water between standard stone and Japanese stone? Best way to clamp full flat grind (pocket) knives so it's symmetrical. Sharpening specialty steels with super hard components like vanadium carbides (S90V, S110v) Keep up the fantastic work!
Hi Mat, Thank you. We will try to address it in a future live video. But we do as you say, reprofile the corner and sharpen the recurve on the corner of the stone.
A reasonable video, however the adjustable knob on the knife holder, has a much more important task than what you say!! If you have a knife configuration that hits any part of the machine or assembly, you can raise the tool rest, and to maintain the correct angle you have to make the knife holder longer. This is the main reason for the adjustable knob on the end of the knife holder....🙈
Absolutley right AJ Wrighty, also if you have bigger or smaller hand you can adjust it to your size oft the hand to get a secure and comfortable grip you'll feel safe with.
I have a T-7 system that I’ve been very frustrated with. You’ve already covered some of my concerns in this video and I look forward to trying again. Can you explain a bit more on the leather - how much pressure are you applying, and are you applying it directly on the bevel, or a bit behind the edge? A demonstration photo might be very helpful in a future video. Thank you for doing this! I’ve hoped you would produce videos like this for a long time.
Hi, Thank you for watching. Hope it helps you to find solutions. How much pressure is difficult to be precise but from my experience people i general put way to little pressure and time when honing. The leather is flexible so the risk of damaging the bevel is not big. Honing is key to the result your're looking for. Stay sharp!
You want a consistent pressure but not enough to make your finger nails go white at the tips. Keep a firm pressure with pink nailbeds and the pressure is good.
These jigs are really a challenge to use, and require some practice in order to keep them steady on the tool rest so the bevel is consistent. Finding the right pressure to use is important as the knife edge can bite into the stone and be thrown back. It took me a few hours to actually become proficient at simply holding the jig with the knife in place and moving it smoothly across the stone. Then you must learn / practice a lifting technique to sharpen a rounded or curved tip.
You are right, it might require some training to attain the best sharpening technique 😊 And that's one of the reasons we are arranging our live sharpening classes - for all our users to be able to learn how to stay sharp. I hope you learned something new from this sharpening class and that we'll see you in the upcoming ones! Stay Sharp!
I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm th-cam.com/users/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ Takes less time than my old electric sharpener because it can take more off the knife faster, and then it smooths out nicely with the finer grit polisher. I don't know how long it will last before the grit wears away, but I wouldn't mind having to replace it every once in a while.
The best hobby there is! :D
Fantastic videos. I've watched 4 or 5 in this sharpening series. You guys (and Emma on camera work) are terrific. Clear, detailed, and inspiring. Thanks so much. Who knew there was so much to cover! Keep them coming...
So happy to hear! I'll forward your kind words to them :D Stay sharp!
Dear Wolfgang and Sebastian. I recently purchased a T-8 and I am thus a novice in mastering the machine. Thank you so very much for providing all of these sharpening videos. They are very helpful and well presented. Most especially, I wish to commend you both on your mastery of the English language. Yes, sometimes you hesitate slightly to find the correct word or expression but the meaning or presentation does come across. Thought process from Swedish or German into English dialoque is challenging. Thank you both again, and especially to the camera men throughout all of the episodes. Norm, from Canada🍁🐧🍁
Thank you Norm for your very kind words! It means a lot, and you confirm that we are right in taking time making these videos. Hope you are happy with your T-8 and that you are getting satisfactory results although being novice. I'll pass your comment on to Sébastien and Wolfgang 😊 Stay sharp!
Hugo from Lindesberg, Sweden
I have had two Tormek Grinders. I love them. Currently, I have the T7. I’ve learnt more from this video than in years of watching the company’s video and numerous demonstrations. Thanks so much! 👴🏻🇦🇺
Guys, I just got my first T8 and it has blown me away. I laughed after sharpening my first chisel.
SNAP. LOL WE ALL DO. How the hell can we do better than that truth is we cant thts it. Enjoy the toy. I purchased mine three weeks ago. all plane iron chisels scissors Christ knows what else. im just waiting to hear my family say mmmm you know the favor you owe me.
Chisels are so easy i laugh everytime i use my $47 wet sander and get perfect results.
Years ago, I purchased a Super Grind 2000, and used it extensively to sharpen all my chisels, plane irons, and knives, and then also sharpened my friends' tools and knives as well. You have an outstanding machine, and the "attachments" to go with it. I've not used it for several years (everything was sharpened), and now I come to have my memory and skills refreshed. Thank you for your videos and your machines for making the use of cutting tools useful again. Cheers, from Arizona, Robert.
Thank you for sharing Robert! We are glad we can help. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance. Stay sharp!
/Hugo from Tormek in Lindesberg, Sweden
My god this is gold. Wolfgang is from what i see your best knife sharpener. The other guy from some of the Swedish speaking seems less experienced, doesn't quite get the same results as wolfgang.
I just purchased the T4 and these videos are so helpful. You will keep selling products for many years, and these videos will keep costumers satisfied. What a smart support AND marketing decision making these videos was.
What can i say about the sharpener, amazing results. Requires LESS skill and LESS time then my 4 stones. Overall its also LESS expensive.. Less is more should really be your slogan, alluding to the video 👍😁
Hej Guly,
thank you for the great feedback for our lives. We are happy that you find them helpful and like to work with your new T-4. 😀
Wolfgang and Sebastien are both pros when it comes to sharpening knives and other tools. They split their time in the lives so you might here more from one of them 😉
Stay sharp & safe!
I got the T-8 for Christmas yesterday. Been practicing on some old chisels and have been very pleased with the outcomes. I'm going out to the shop to work on one of the older kitchen knives so the wife won't be mad if I make a mistake but the system is pretty fool proof if one follows the rules you just showed us. This is a fantastic product and I'll be ordering the cabinet soon.
Thanks for reaching out! stay sharp!
//Wolfgang
Great! I picked up a couple of very important technical points that will make me more efficient! Thanks, I look forward to the next episode...
Hi Ken, Great. Happy to hear it gave some good info. We are also looking forward to the next episode!
Od kilku dni jestem szczęśliwym posiadaczem T8.
Spodziewałem się że bedzie do dobry sprzęt, ale rezultaty przerosły moje oczekiwania.
Naprawde śmiało polecam każdemu kto chce mieć ostre narzędzia.
Hej 86mielcarek, Great to hear!
Once you have sharpe tools, you never will miss your Tormek... it's also my personal experience. Tormek sharp- always sharp! ;-)
//Wolfgang
I know this video is many months old but I just ordered my first Tormek, the T-8 Black. This video has been extremely helpful, I feel I'll have good foundation when I try the first time later this week. Thanks guys!
Congrats on your Tormek T-8 Black and welcome to the sharpest community in the world! 😍
I just purchased the T8 and watched this video multiple times with additional repeats of certain sections. Thank you for sharing because it has substantially improved my skills with this great tool! I’m looking forward to more instructional videos on the other tool kits.
Thank you, happy to hear! Welcome to the sharpest community in the world! :D
Wolfgang you’re a great craftsman and artist.
Requires a lot of passion and hours to build the right experience and sensitivity to sharp and honing like you.
Great work trying putting words on it.
I will pass it on to Wolfgang(or the "sharpening doctor" as I some times refer to him as ;) ). I agree and I'm sure he will be very happy for the compliment.
Thank you.
Never too late to review the basics.
As for me, I really learned more about attaching the SVM45.
The factory manual is not aa descriptive.
I've had my Tormek for around 10 years. I love the product but I could always improve my techniques. Looking forward to viewing your entire series of videos. Cheers.
how many times u change the stone already? any average time usage per stone?
Hi a fan from NZ.Used the T4 for over 20 years for woodwork tools but now business with T8 and T7 and T4 .knives and garden tools.Great to pick up little tips .Look forward to more videos .Your presentation was a fine first effort,like sharpening you will hone it .Kia Kaha in these tough times .
Hi Wolfie, thank you appreciate it. Glad we could give some tips even though you seem to have a lot of experience with our machines. Stay safe!
👍🏼👍🏼 for being the first I have seen in videos like this who (bravely) uses a safety harnes on the roof.
Thank you for the great start with the video. Keep it up since I believe it adds up a lot of value to the machines!!!
Thank you Bastian! I'm glad you feel it adds value!
Wow I was really impressed with the design of the SVM140 knife jig for flexible knives. When he explains the small gap in the middle of the clamp. This is also how old saw vices were designed. When they have just one screw centered, it grips the saw much better, just goes to show these guys are tool masters.
Thank you for the great feedback!
Thank you so much for the live demonstration in English. Looking forward to seeing the next demonstration!
Hi, Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
I can’t tell you what a pleasure it was watching this training video. Thank you. I’m looking forward to the rest when I can carve out blocks of time.
Glad you liked it! There is an advanced knife sharpening episode too, be sure to check it out. Stay sharp! :D
Excellent beginner tutorial, had a super grind 2000 for 15 years with ALL the attachments use it every week in the shop ; i added a BGM-100 to quickly rehab abused tools I get at yard sales, STAY SHARP!
Great Ed! Glad to hear that you're staying on the cutting edge ;)
Excellent tutorial. Tack så mycket, Wolfgang och Sèbastian!
Glad to hear you liked it :)
awesome video. I learnt enough from this video to go out and sharpen my own knives thank you
Many thanks to Sebastian and Wolfgang for an instructive and helpful video.
After years of tracking I bought myself a T8 device and I am at the beginning of my journey as a "sharpener".
I saw [between minute 23-28] that Wolfgang works only on the left side of the knife and then with the leather wheel on the right side. Aren't the 2 sides sharpened equally?
Hej, sure, we demonstrated the tasks and methode how it is done, we didn't sharpened the knife fully,
//Wolfgang
I "only" have the T4 but I found this very informative. Keep up the good work. Im looking forward to the next master class :) /m sweden.
Hej Micke, Thank you. All the techniques applys for the T-4 in the exact same way as on the T-8.
Very informative,I am a professional sharpener that uses the T8 and I found it interesting thank you and will keep an eye out for your next video.
Hi Martin, Thank you. Glad you appreciated it.
Do you mostly sharpen kitchen knives? I’ve been looking to get into sharpening professionally and I’m wondering if it’s financially viable. Any insight would be appreciated!
I’d like to see more on sharpening knives with an inside curve.
Watch this sharpening class where we show that: th-cam.com/video/7eCDSZ2PHU0/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for these videos. I am recently retired and wish to begin a sharpening business here in Toronto, Canada to keep me busy AND to make extra income besides my pensions. I have always appreciated blades of every description, especially knives and axes which I have very many. However, some of my friends are carpenters/building contractors and barbers/hairdressers, so I believe this could also be a business opportunity. After much research, I have determined that the Tormek machines are the best sharpening systems, of the best quality, durability and warranty in the market today. I was initially considering the T4 bushcraft model but now I am not sure whether to purchase the T8 instead. Your suggestions are much appreciated. Thank you!
After watching @sedgetool I got interested in Tormek and your Sharpening Class series put me over the edge! I ordered a Tormek T-8 from US Fastener and Tool and couldn't be happier! The Tormek makes it easy and fast to keep my tools sharp. I should have bought one years ago. The expense is more than made up for in the accuracy and speed. Tormek is a money saver for me.
Greetings from Elmo. Montana - USA. Thank you very much for the information. I' m a very beginning knife sharpener.
Hi from Sydney, Australia. Love my T7!
Thank you for this wonderful video! I’m starting a sharpening service, and I’m about to purchase the T8 system. Great tips, I appreciate it greatly.
Good to hear that you liked the video.
Good luck with your business and stay sharp!
I'm considering buying a Tormek machine for my knives and tools and like to confirm to you the usefulness of this presentation. The devil is in the details and you addressed a lot of them. Highly appreciated and certainly helping you and your company to stay on the cutting edge of knife sharpening. Well done!
Hello Jean-Marc! Thank you, glad to hear that you like the videos and we promise they will keep coming 👍
Sounds like a great idea to get a Tormek, your tools will thank you. 😁 Stay sharp!
I watched you two for a few weeks and you have convince me. I just purchased a T-8 with htk 806 pack.counting the days until it arrives. Thank you for this great learning experience.
Happy to hear Robert, welcome to the sharpest community in the world!
When it arrives, don't forget to register it here for the additional 3 years warranty: tormek.com/en/support/register-your-tormek
Also have a look at the forum, it's a great source of knowledge on all things sharpening: tormek.com/en/support/tormek-forum
Hope you will be happy with your investment, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any assistance. Stay sharp!
Tormek is a great product. I have a grind 2000 used it for many years and definitely gained some good tips along with reminding me I've picked up some bad habits. Looking forward to many more videos to come. Great work guys, thank you!
Hi Curt, Thank you! We are glad to hear you have enjoyed your Tormek for many years. The 2000 where and is a great machine.
Best video on youtube for using this sharpener ! I learned more from this than ANY othwer !! Good Job !!!!
Glad to hear! Thank you for watching :D
I have learned a bit more from your video. There are already many helpful videos on TH-cam. What was best for me was seeing how to handle the tip. Raising the handle instead of rotating is important. It takes some practice to learn to do what Wolfgang is doing so clearly. My machine is tucked into a corner so I have always operated from the front with the wheel turning away from me. but now I am inspired to pull the machine forward and rotate it 180 degrees and work with the wheel coming toward me. Thank you.
Thank you I found this lesson to be most useful as I was not happy with the knifes I had tried to sharpen. I was still getting a much sharper edge with my hand stones. I can now see that I need to work on my technique to achieve the results I want. Using the system with plane iron and chisels has given me excellent results.
Hi Tri, Glad that you found it helpful. Remember to give the honing time and attention. That is often the key to get the perfect result.
@@TormekSharpening How do you know you’re holding the knife at the right angle on the honing wheel?
Great video. I ordered a T8 earlier, I wanted one for years and finally I am getting one. It will arrive in a few days.
I looked for some TH-cam instruction and came on this video first, probably a very good thing, i already subscribed and will be watching more of your videos. Already I feel some confidence that I will be able to master this tool/machine with the help of the videos.
I think that realising you don't put the knife right into the holder, and angle it slightly will give me a head start in my coming adventures with this machine.
If only TH-cam had existed when I was a young man I would have achieved so much more.
Thank you so much for your kind words Adrian, and Welcome to the sharpest community in the world! :D
Thanks for this. I’m a new Tormek owner and just did my first knife after watching my this
Happy to hear that the live-class was helpful 😀
I really appreciate the classes. Thanks for the demonstrations. Lots of good information!
My new Tormek T4 is out of the box. Great video. I cannot wait to get started. Thanks, George from London
Thank you so much! Very very useful session
Excellent work! These are the tutorials I needed. I have now learnt more from this 1st tutorial just watched than I did from the knife sharpening course I did! Very informative keep up the great work!
Glad to hear that Kristian! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you can follow the classes coming up 👍
New tormek owner. Very helpful 👌 🏴 thx
I never thought about standing behind the machine, I will try that.
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. I'd love to see your technique for sharpening scissors in a future episode.
Hi Jason. Thank you for watching. Scissors will probably be already in the next episode.
Wow great video I learned a lot . Can’t wait to see the next one. Hope can run thru all the jigs and how they work . Really would like to see drill sharpener
Thank you Mike. Next one is planned for next week and we will try to go threw every jigg up ahead. The drill sharpener is planned for sometime this spring/summer.
Just got your system..this will be a great resource ..thank you..Bob from Brownsburg IN USA
Fantastic!
Brilliant. Thanks for making this video
Thank you and thank you for watching.
interesting - i had a new T8 in 2018 - i never fell in love with it, i sold it to a wood turner guy after one week........thanks for your time in doing this great video also.
Sorry to hear that. Hope we can help you falling for the second time with our sharpening classes. Happy to hear you appreciated the video.
Great videos. Thanks for starting with the basics
Thank you for watching! :D
Nice video. I really like the idea of you doing these periodically. I am new to sharpening. I just received your drill sharpener. I think I am starting to catch on but still have a ways to go to get it perfect. I would love to see you do a video on the drill jig with regular bits and carbide masonry bits.
Thank you for watching! Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos. Yes we will have a special episode just on sharpening with the drill bit jig DBS-22. Stay tuned!
Ho appena acquistato una tormek t8
black su amazon, non vedo l'ora che
mi arrivi a casa. Italia❤
Hej Francesco, great to hear. soon all will be sharpened in you house/workshop! Stay sharp!
//Wolfgang
Very well done! Very informative! Thank you!
Thank you for watching! 🙏
Great instruction. Please continue with lessons. Would like to see lessons on wood carving tools.
Hi Donald, Thank you. Episode 4 that is planned for next week is about wood carving tools. Stay tuned.
Jeffery Dalmer loved watching these videos..
Hej Anthony and Jeffery, Thank you!
Interesting. I've always just used whet stones for my cooking/kitchen knives but a lady who lives here in Blackheath (NSW
Australia) uses a Tormek to sharpen her violin making tools.
Thank you Allan! Whet stones work just fine, it's just a matter of time and effort, and how picky one is with the result. The Tormek watercooled sharpening system allows you to keep a perfectly even bevel with the same angle over the entire length of your tool, so there's less room for error and will be much faster than a whet stone. and you can sharpen most edge tools on a Tormek, not just knives. Watch our other sharpening classes, and you might just get convinced :D
Could you possibly discuss a method to sharpen serrated kitchen knives used for slicing bread, etc? Thank you. Watching these lessons will surely take my sharpening skills with my T8 to a whole different level. Great work.
Hej John, we do a speicial before summer 21
Thank you very much. I look forward to watching for it. I am subscribed and watch every episode. My fingers only get in the way once in a while. LOL. Stay healthy guys!!
Great episode from Quebec, Canada. Just purchased the T-8 …
Very good class I would love to see more !
Hej user-dh8ne7mg1s, we have a vast of different Live Sharpening -Classes here on our channel, we will make more on a ongoing sheme
Always good to review, and see, and break, bad habits that we might develop over time...thank you for your efforts. I look forward to more educational knife sharpening videos.
Some really great info in this video 👍
GReat demo. Much apprecited.
Thank you Keith!
Nice clear and concise. Well done.
Thank you!
1) "Dressing" the stone to arise the cutting abilities and softening the edges
Great job. Enjoyed it.
Congratulations for this video. I bought my T8 6 months ago. I left him alone after trying to grind like you suggest on the site instruction video, messed some very good knifes and stopped, to go to the internet. It is a jungle of Tormek "experts" ... Software to get the right angle ? I bought it some special stones i bought them. I was also helping a friend who bought one (we are Chefs) he do not speak english and, against the law, the Brazilian importer did not translate the manual to Brazilian Portuguese.... But this email to say thank you !!! Please reedit your first instructions video. The teaser make knife grinding look like a sooo easy to do job... It is, after a good adaption time. Stay sharp ! Is as very nice slogan !! God bless you all in this difficult times... We need to be humble and pray, each one the way he believes that work !!!
Using software to get the angle is beneficial when you are trying to hone your skills and achieve the sharpest edge possible, not really required for chef knives but when it comes to razors it makes a difference.
Nice job, keep the videos coming.
Awesome Thanks so much just loved it great learning
Thank you so much
We are happy you like it. 😊
Starting my mobile sharpening business using the T-8 can't wait
Best of luck to you Ed! And let us know how it goes :D
Just today I received the Tormek Master Bundle and now I feel like a kid in a candy store and man I am a TERRIBLE knife sharpener! But I'm not the least bit discouraged. I'm going to immerse my self in the book, online and here on TH-cam and I WILL master this process. Thank you for these classes, I really appreciate them. Any last minute advice?
Hej David,
practise is key. We are sure you are going to master this soon!
Stay sharp!
Wow...that was brilliant. Thank you. I learned so much!!
We are really happy to hear that! 😀
Really nice work guys and Emma! I got your T8 for Christmas and am watching your video so I'm ready to go when it arrives!
Hej Arron, I hope all went well so far! stay sharp!
//Wolfgang
Ah I see video is 2 yrs old so I guess lots of vids by now ………..great stuff ❤
My knives wasn't sharp enouhg and thougt I had to get a japanese stone. You showed us it's not necessary, you can do a real sharp knife with the ordinary SG-stone.
The answere is, a have to practise and do a better job!
It's also saved me a lot of money. Start practicing
Cheers!🎉
Knowledge and experience with the right gear often beats just the most gear! ;)
Great informative video .
The presentation needs work though .Sebastian should introduce , then leave Wolfgang to demonstrate and talk , without interruption .
Then Sebastian, recaps all information, and they both then answer all the questions ...!
Makes for a Sharper presentation !...
Good info though ....... look forward to others Thankyou
Hej TED, thank you for your input, we have worked on this during the time now. This was our first episode and this was shot without any training ;-). Our aim is also not to produce an perfect directed show , we want to be close to our followers in a natural way.
I also use the T8!:D I'm mainly using it to do 4-facet drills:) Greetings from South Africa
Great! Have you seen our class on sharpening drill bits? Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/kUrJOQryFEg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for a very good stream. I learnt a lot but i mostly sharpen turning tools.Keep up the good work looking forward to the next one
Hi Keith, Thanks for watching. Turning tools episode is planned up ahead. Stay tuned next week for scissors and axes.
I just bought the tormek t8 and received it yesterday. I'm anxious to start using it but still reading and watching the DVD before I start. I just subscribed to your channel and will fire it up this weekend. Thank you for your channel as I know it will help me save time and problems with watching. Happy with my new purchase in Wisconsin U.S.A. only comment I have is it is extremely hard to hear you. I have on headphones and volume on high but struggling to hear your voice.
Its a lovely toy. I purchased mine about three weeks ago and i cant find anything to gripe about. I can say you will not be sorry. if you can buy the Japanese stone it really compliments the machine and what your trying to do. happy days.
You have great products
Thank you!
This is actually SO cool!
Happy you like it! :D Stay sharp!
Gene - Omaha, NE USA: thanks...good show...looking forward to more, especially turning tools.
Hi Gene, Thank you. We're planing to do an episode with turning tools this spring/summer.
Hi
Haitham from Kuwait (spoon carver)
Really very informative video very useful for me.
I wish you could do a video on spoon carving tool.
Thank you so much.
Hi Haitham, Thank you. We are planning on doing an episode were we address carving knives. The hook knifes are a bit more complicated and we don't have a universal solution that we are pleased with for all hook knifes.
Mycket bra, ser fram emot nästa video!!
Tack! We are also looking forward to the next episode.
Very helpfull. I just wonder why the Sharpening and honing of the tip of the knife is done with different lifting techniques.
First you recommended not to lift towards the chest while sharpening. But then that’s exactly what you do when honing the first big kitchen knife.
I’m very happy with my T8 !!!
Happy to hear Max, and a good question! Since the honing wheel has a bit of "give" you'll be able to get to the edge without lifting the knife when honing the tip, plus you dont have to worry about creating a wider bevel on the tip when honing since it doesn't remove material the same way as sharpening. Hope my answer was clear enough :P
Stay sharp!
Very good video
Thank you Craig! Stay sharp!
Good job excellent presentation. I have learned a lot. Thanks!
Thank you Derek. We're glad you appreciated it.
I am so glad I found your videos it’s perfect. I enjoy restoring old smaller pocket knives with about 3” blades do you make a jig for them and do you have a video for these type of knives? Thank you.
Happy to her, thank you! Yes, we have the SVM-00 Small Knife Holder (tormek.com/en/products/grinding-jigs/svm-00-small-knife-holder).
In this video we demonstrate how you use it: th-cam.com/video/M9S-VfdbR0Q/w-d-xo.html
Stay sharp!
when you do the pocket knives I would really like to also see how to sharpen a karambit since they are curved the other way
You can sharpen on the edges of the stone, or what I have is to add a Ken onion Worksharp to your setup for this type of shaped blade
The best I have every seen and on TH-cam the way it was presented and explained is very professional
If I was to be critical in one way is camera to be more closer to what going on
Keep up the good work and I look forward to next one
Thank you!! Totally agree, and have upgraded our camera gear for the live streams we're doing now. Hope you're following them 😁
muchas gracias muy educativo, espero que pronto tengan los videos en idioma español latinoamericano
Gracias! Unfortunately we don't have anyone in-house that speaks Spanish so it's a bit complicated.
Thank you so much for the english lesson.
If possible please address sharpening knives with a more aggressive recurve, do you do reprofile the corner off the stone more or sharpen half the knife on the edge of the stone?
What is the fastest way to transition from a partially worn standard stone to a newer Japanese water stone? Is it doing the sharpie test again or can the water stone remove enough material to not make a difference?
Do you need to clean the tray and change water between standard stone and Japanese stone?
Best way to clamp full flat grind (pocket) knives so it's symmetrical.
Sharpening specialty steels with super hard components like vanadium carbides (S90V, S110v)
Keep up the fantastic work!
Hi Mat, Thank you. We will try to address it in a future live video. But we do as you say, reprofile the corner and sharpen the recurve on the corner of the stone.
Good stuff / Bra jobbat! :)
A reasonable video, however the adjustable knob on the knife holder, has a much more important task than what you say!! If you have a knife configuration that hits any part of the machine or assembly, you can raise the tool rest, and to maintain the correct angle you have to make the knife holder longer. This is the main reason for the adjustable knob on the end of the knife holder....🙈
Absolutley right AJ Wrighty, also if you have bigger or smaller hand you can adjust it to your size oft the hand to get a secure and comfortable grip you'll feel safe with.
Greetings from Sacramento, California
Grettings from Lindesberg, Sweden!
I have a T-7 system that I’ve been very frustrated with. You’ve already covered some of my concerns in this video and I look forward to trying again.
Can you explain a bit more on the leather - how much pressure are you applying, and are you applying it directly on the bevel, or a bit behind the edge? A demonstration photo might be very helpful in a future video.
Thank you for doing this! I’ve hoped you would produce videos like this for a long time.
Hi, Thank you for watching. Hope it helps you to find solutions. How much pressure is difficult to be precise but from my experience people i general put way to little pressure and time when honing. The leather is flexible so the risk of damaging the bevel is not big. Honing is key to the result your're looking for. Stay sharp!
You want a consistent pressure but not enough to make your finger nails go white at the tips. Keep a firm pressure with pink nailbeds and the pressure is good.
These jigs are really a challenge to use, and require some practice in order to keep them steady on the tool rest so the bevel is consistent. Finding the right pressure to use is important as the knife edge can bite into the stone and be thrown back. It took me a few hours to actually become proficient at simply holding the jig with the knife in place and moving it smoothly across the stone. Then you must learn / practice a lifting technique to sharpen a rounded or curved tip.
You are right, it might require some training to attain the best sharpening technique 😊 And that's one of the reasons we are arranging our live sharpening classes - for all our users to be able to learn how to stay sharp.
I hope you learned something new from this sharpening class and that we'll see you in the upcoming ones! Stay Sharp!