Sharp Knives à la Minute
Now you'll never have to worry about dull knives again. Whether you are a home cook or professional chef - sharpen your knives to professional sharpness in a matter of minutes. In your home or restaurant kitchen.
Innovative Swedish Design
Tormek T-1 for Home Chefs
Tormek T-2 for Professionals
Engineering at its Finest
Over 50 years of experience in sharpness, now made available for professional and home chefs alike.
Composite Honing Wheel
Composite honing wheel with integrated polishing agent for razor sharpness.
Diamond Grinding Wheel
Fine-grained diamond grinding wheel for professional results.
Patented Angle Guide
Precise setting of the sharpening angle with the patented guide.
Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener
The first real knife sharpening machine for home chefs. Household use only.
Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener
Sharp knives in a matter of minutes, in your restaurant, café or other professional kitchen.
Perfect Edge in Three Simple Steps
With the Tormek knife sharpening machines you can sharpen your knives to professional results. The method is the same for both the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener for home chefs and the Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener for professionals.
1. Set preferred edge 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 on both sides
Insert the knife into the guide. Follow the edge profile and apply gentle pressure, as if you were slicing a tomato.
3. Hone to final finish
Deburr and polish the knife on the honing wheel to achieve a razor-sharp edge. Also for maintaining your knives between sharpenings.
Let customers speak for us
My first attempt with our everyday knives (Shun Classic series) was such a success that I had the confidence to use the T-1 with my presentation knives (Hatsukokoro Kumokage Aogami #2 series). Again, success. The manual process is so much more gratifying than with whetstones in my opinion. Contact between blade on grinding wheel is quieter than my 1000 stone, and the guide keeps a consistent angle which is incredibly hard for me to do by hand. The honing wheel gives continuous tactile feedback unlike my 3000 stone. and honing/polishing takes very little effort. One of the coolest things (especially with the Shuns that were in really bad shape) was that I could see the burr flicking off the edges while using the honing wheel. As others have already mentioned, each knife only takes a couple of minutes to complete. Lastly, there is no wasted movement with your arms having to make big arcs. Worth it! No question!
Over the years, I’ve purchased all sorts of different knife sharpeners the Tormek T1 by far is the easiest and quickest that I’ve ever used. There is a small learning curve but after that you’re gonna have extremely sharp knives. I could’ve saved a whole lot of money if I would’ve started off with this sharpener.
Great product. I wish I had bought it years ago.
I enjoy my Tormek T-1 right out of the box. It seems very well made, sharpens my kitchen knives to a fine finish, and looks good enough to keep out in the open. I like it so much I ordered three more as Cmas gifts for my kids!
This is a great device. In less than 10 minutes I was able to sharpen two kitchen knives that weren't excessively dull, but they wound up able to slice narrow strips off that thin paper that you get from cash register receipts, with no resistance. Impressive. It's quiet and has a great "vibe" when using it.
Did my first batch of knives this evening. Went slowly and methodically, using marker and regularly inspecting the edge under high magnification. Final results were terrific and I’ll be able to keep them sharp with little effort. The machine looks and feels great. Tremendously good design and engineering, well done!
this machine is incredible - It is like having a new set of knives that are now better than they were when I purchased them
I do not read directions well enough. I unintentionally destroyed a Guide Assembly with the felt fuzzy place to put my knife blade. I ordered a correct replacement EC-38 and installed it correctly. The T-1 sharpened with the Guide Assembly used as intended. Now the bad boy comes out: I removed the EC-38 assembly. I used the angle guide to sharpen blades. I used the honing wheel to make my edges razor sharp. Maybe I am a classic retard on. the Tormek T-1, but I found a shortcut way for the T-1 to quickly give me what I paid for.
I've needed and wanted this for a while now. Wish I'd purchased this a long time ago. Easy to use, safe and effective. Produces a great edge. Watch the introductory video, it's short and really helps to get you up to speed with safe operation of the machine.
Does a great job when you get used to it. Definitely practice on a knife for which you don't have deep feelings! Once you are confident with your technique, it's a snap to touch up your "good" knives. Really appreciate my new tool!
This thing actually does what it says it will do SHARPENS YOUR KNIFES!!! Very Sharp easy to do and I have only done a couple of passes on each one in my chef block literally made them 100% Sharper on just a few passes went from cutting to SLICING if you can understand my meaning. If the diamond blade holds up for 15 years, I am going to be sooooo happy!
Very easy to store and use. Was able to recycle old knives. I feel that it is a quality product.
Wish I would’ve found it sooner. Practice on your cheap knives until you get confident. Hopefully they make additional wheels for sharpening soon other than the original.
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.
Friends of Tormek
One of my favorite kitchen tools
First, let me proclaim that the Tormket T-1 Kitchen
Knife Sharpener is one of my most loved kitchen appliances! It’s incredibly sturdy, straightforward to use, and *very* safe. I use it weekly to keep my knives (and fingers) performing their best. This handy little machine has earned a permanent home on my countertop!
Carol Clayton
Vegan Recipe-Creator
carolsvegankitchen.com
The most accurate sharpener
The Tormek T-1 is the easiest, quickest, most effective and most accurate sharpener I have ever used.
Jay Goldberg
BBQ Chef
@ukulelejaybbq
Old knives are like new
Love it so much! It’s so easy to store and sharpening has never been easier! I had an old dull knife and when is used the tormek on it, it left it like brand new! Super sharp clean cuts A DREAM! So easy to use, store, and quality is 100!
Jeanette Velasco Shane
Juicing | Health and Wellness
@juicyjuicingj
FAQ
Wondering about angles, which machine is the best, which types of knives you can sharpen or warranty? Get your answers here!
Which knives can be sharpened?
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener and the Tormek T-2 Pro 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 diamond grinding wheels sharpens all types of steel to professional sharpness and can also sharpen ceramic knives.
You can even sharpen round, rotating blades using the RBS-140 Round Blade Sharpening attachment on the Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener.
How does the 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.
The warranty for the Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener is 2 years when used for professional sharpening services. Otherwise the same warranty as for the Tormek T-1 applies.
If your Tormek knife sharpener needs service - please contact the place of purchase in the first instance. The problem can 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.
What is the difference 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.
Read more about the differences and which machine to chose in this article.
Do you ship across the entire US?
We offer free shipping on orders from $50 and up, to continental US States. We are not offering shipment to e.g. Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa and others.
