Sharp Knives à la Minute
Now you'll never have to worry about dull knives again. Sharpen them to professional sharpness in a matter of minutes. At home, in your own kitchen.
Minimalistic Swedish Design
Zinc Gray
Carbon Black
Innovation at its Finest
Over 50 years of experience in sharpness, now made available for home chefs.
Compostite Honing Wheel
Composite honing wheel with integrated polishing agent for razor sharpness.
Diamond Grinding Wheel
Fine-grained diamond grinding wheel for professional results.
Patented guide.
Precise setting of the sharpening angle with the patented guide.
Perfect Edge in Three Simple Steps
With the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener you sharpen the entire bevel of your knife creating a new apex. The low RPM and precise angle setting ensures minimal steel removal and eliminates risk of overheating your edge. Professional sharpness at home!
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.
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The first real knife sharpener for the home cook.
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener in Ash Green is more than just a kitchen tool – it’s a design icon in your kitchen. The soft, muted green shade is carefully selected to harmonize with the natural ash wood handle. Together, they create a sleek and cohesive look that makes you want to keep the sharpener out on your kitchen counter – always ready, always stylish.
FAQ
Which knives can be sharpened with the Tormek T-1?
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 diamond grinding wheels sharpens all types of steel to professional sharpness and can also sharpen ceramic knives.
How does the Tormek T-1 work?
The Tormek T-1 is a knife sharpening machine for home use that uses a fine-grained diamond grinding wheel to sharpen the knife's grinding bevel. The grinding angle can be adjusted between 8 and 22 degrees per side of the knife to suit different types of knives.
After sharpening, a composite grinding wheel is used to hone and polish the edge to razor sharpness.
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is the first real knife sharpener for the home chef. Read here, why.
How should I maintain the Tormek T-1?
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is maintenance free. After use, the machine should be wiped down, including the built-in magnet that collects sharpening dust. We recommend registering the machine online to obtain the full 8 year warranty.
Where is the Tormek T-1 made?
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener and all other Tormek products are manufactured in Lindesberg, a small town in Bergslagen. We are very proud to say that all Tormek products are made in Sweden!