For home cooks
Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener
Description
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. Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is approved for home use. For commercial kitchens, we offer the knife sharpening system Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener.
Features
- Designed for sharpening kitchen knives at home.
- Removes a small amount of steel during sharpening.
- Patented guide supports a precise sharpening angle.
- Composite honing wheel with integrated polishing compound.
- Fine diamond grinding wheel.
- Powder-coated cast-zinc housing with a wooden handle.
- Available in several colors.
- 5-year warranty + 3 years extra with online registration.
- Quiet operation at 45 dB.
Specs and details
Dimensions
204 × 196 × 181 mm
Packaging dimensions
325 × 235 × 257 mm
Weight
5.4 kg
Shipping weight
6.2 kg
Material
Powder-coated precision-cast zinc housing; impact-resistant plastic bottom; solid ash handle.
Cord length
1.7 m
Grinding wheel
DF-150 Conical Diamond Wheel Fine; 600 grit; diameter 150 mm, width 18 mm.
Honing wheel
PW-160 Conical Composite Honing Wheel; composite with integrated polishing agent, ABS plastic; diameter 160 mm, width 30 mm.
Drive system
Unique drive system with RKX18 rubber. Self-adjusting for load.
Main shaft
Stainless steel main shaft
Performance
150 rpm. Torque 2 Nm
Motor
Single phase, AC; input power (idle) 60 W, maximum 120 W; 50-60 Hz; maintenance-free; 45 dB; 10 000 hours of operating time. Model voltage range: 100-115 V / 220-240 V; see verified product version for the specific supply.
Warranty
5-year machine warranty, extended to 8 years with registration within 90 days of purchase. Home use only. Included products with a separate 2-year warranty remain covered for 2 years. Full terms: tormek.com/warranty.
Documents
To see all patents, please visit tormek.com/patents
Product versions
This machine is sold in versions that differ by plug and voltage. The version available to you depends on your market.
- Switzerland · 230V
- Article no.: T-1 ALO/CH
- Switzerland · 230V
- Article no.: T-1 GRA/CH
- Switzerland · 230V
- Article no.: T-1 BLO/CH
- Switzerland · 230V
- Article no.: T-1 REB/CH
Product specification
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is designed and manufactured in Sweden. Its compact design allows it to fit neatly on any kitchen counter. The durable, maintenance-free machine comes with a 5 + 3-year warranty.
Dimensions
- Width: 8" (204 mm)
- Depth: 7 ¾" (196 mm)
- Height: 7 ⅛" (181 mm)
- Instruction manual: Multilingual
Weight
- Including packaging: 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg)
- Machine only: 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Cord
- Cord length: 5.5 ft (1.7 m)
Grinding Wheel
- Dimensions: Ø 5 ⅞" × ⅝" (150 × 18 mm)
- Speed: Maximum 200 rpm
Motor
- Single-phase AC motor
- Input power: 60 W idle, 120 W at maximum load
- Voltage: 100–115 V / 220–240 V
- Frequency: 50–60 Hz
Included in the box
What is the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener?
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is a premium kitchen knife sharpener designed specifically for home chefs and kitchen knives. It delivers consistently sharp knives at home, using a guided process that ensures precise and repeatable results. Equipped with a patented angle guide, it makes knife sharpening straightforward without requiring experience with whetstones or manual techniques.
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Tormek has been developing sharpening machines for professional kitchens for many years. The highly regarded Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener sharpening machine is used by the Swedish Culinary Team and several Michelin star restaurants. Using this experience, Tormek has now developed the first real knife sharpener for the home chef.
Sharpening Your Knives
With its innovative design and the best materials, the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener can sharpen most types of kitchen knives. The patented guide can handle knives with blades 12–60 millimeters (0.5–2.4 inches) high and up to 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) thick, with unlimited length. Want to sharpen a taller knife or a cleaver? Just remove the plastic clip from the angle guide and you´re good to go! The fine-grained diamond grinding wheel sharpens all types of steel to professional sharpness and can also sharpen ceramic knives.
Quality & Care
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is designed for those who care about quality and want to take care of their equipment. The machine is built to last and comes with an eight-year warranty, but will likely keep you sharp for much longer than that. With minimal steel wear, the life of your knives will be extended, it will always be a pleasure to use freshly sharpened, razor-sharp knives in the kitchen. The machine is maintenance free. That's why a word of warning is in order: there's a good chance this will become your new favorite gadget.
Composite Honing Wheel
Diamond Grinding Wheel
Patented Angle Guide
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