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SVA-170 Axe Jig
Sharpen your axes
You'll be amazed at how sharp you can make an axe using the SVA-170 Axe Jig. The axe rests securely in the jig and is sharpened with a constant sharpening angle, regardless of whether the axe has a straight or curved edge.
Overview
Why SVA-170 Axe Jig?
- Make your axes razor-sharp with an edge that lasts longer.
- Easy and precise sharpening.
- Works with both Tormek T-4 and Tormek T-8, as well as older models.
- Works with most types of axes.
Straight or curved edges that last
Outdoor axes and carving axes usually have a curved edge, while cleavers and carpenter's axes may have an almost straight edge. The axe is fixed to the rubber stop of the jig so you can easily follow the shape of the edge, regardless of whether it's straight or rounded.
When dry grinding on a fast rotating bench grinder, there's a risk of burning the edge and wrecking the axe. There's no such risk with the Tormek sharpening system as it rotates at a low rpm and the water cools the edge continuously.
Set the sharpening angle by usage
Choose the best sharpening angle for your axe. The edge angle for an all-round axe for sports and leisure use is bigger than for a carving axe. A splitting maul requires an even bigger edge angle.
Carving axes can be sharpened asymmetrically, with a larger bevel on the left-hand side (if you're right-handed). That will make the axe cut more easily because the cutting force is closer to the direction of cutting.
No more hand cramps
The rotation of the grinding wheel pushes the axe up so that it's fixed against the rubber stop of the jig and amplifies the force of your hand. This automatically applies just the right amount of pressure against the grinding wheel. And your edge won't cut into the grinding wheel, either – this can easily happen when you're sharpening freehand against the rotation direction.
Specs and details
Weight
Shipping weight 0.16 kg (0.35 lb)
Color
Gray/black
Material
Precision-cast zinc, black rubber
Warranty
2-year warranty
Video
Introduction: SVA-170 Axe Jig
Watch this short introduction on how the SVA-170 Axe Jig works.
Tormek Live Sharpening Classes
Wolfgang and Sébastien demonstrate how to use the SVA-170 Axe Jig.
Included in the box
The SVA-170 Axe Jig comes fully assembled and ready to use.
- Instructions for the SVA-170 Axe Jig.
SVA-170 Axe Jig
Product available at
Australia
Austria
- Franz Moser Gesellschaft G.m.b.H.
- Franz Stadlhofer
- Hofer Messer & Schleif Manufaktur
- Neureiter
- Gaisch Werkzeuge e.U.
- Mike's Toolshop e.U.
- Schachermayer-Großhandelsgesellschaft m.b.H.
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Denmark
Egypt
France
Germany
- Fleischmann GmbH
- Miller GmbH Maschinen & Werkzeuge
- DICTUM GmbH
- Schärfsysteme
- Meyer GmbH & Co. KG
- Kirchner GmbH
- Wolfknives Feines Werkzeug und Handwerk
- Häberlin GmbH Maschinen und Werkzeuge
Greece
Ireland
Italy
- FERLEGNO S.r.l.
- FERRAMENTA GIOVANNI
- EL MAMA Della Giacoma Camillo & C. Snc
- Ferramenta Ferrero dei F.lli Ferrero S.n.c.
- BENICCHIO ALESSIO
- Ferramenta Trifiletti S.a.s.
- Cremona Tools
- Hobbyland S.r.l.
Kuwait
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
- Verktygsboden
- Toolab Verktyg/Småmaskins-Service
- Toolbox Sweden AB
- Clas Ohlson
- Duab
- Plano Maskin AB
- SweDendro
- Sernbrandt AB
Türkiye
United Kingdom
- Classic Hand Tools
- D & M Tools Ltd
- Romford Tools Ltd
- Axminster Tools
- Norfolk Saw Services
- RDG Tools
- Woodsmith Experience
- Westcountry Machinery 4 Wood