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KS-123 Knife Angle Setter

KS-123 Knife Angle Setter

Set the exact sharpening angle for any type of knife

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With the KS-123 Knife Angle Setter you set the exact sharpening angle for virtually any knife. In three easy steps, this patented and sophisticated solution lets you set the precise angle even on knives with tapered blades. It is self-adjusting for the diameter of the grinding wheel, and fits all Tormek machines with a universal support. The calculations to get the right angle is based on exact geometric measurements, so this analog angle setter is always correct. Setting the sharpening angle on your knife has never been easier and more precise!

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Overview

Why KS-123 Knife Angle Setter?

Set the exact sharpening angle for any type of knife.
Easy to use - set the angle in three easy steps.
Sets an exact sharpening angle even for tapered blades.
Self-adjusting for the diameter of the grinding wheel.
Compatible with all Tormek knife jigs.
Works with the Tormek T-8, Tormek T-4 and older models.

What's Your Angle?

Our angle is always the highest degree of precision. With the patented KS-123 Knife Angle Setter, you can set the exact sharpening angle from 8 to 25 degrees (per side). This gives you the flexibility to sharpen most types of knives to your preferred edge angle. Since you measure the angle with the apex as reference, any tapering of the blade will not affect your final angle.

Don't know what your angle is? Learn more about knife sharpening and angles.

Three Easy Steps

The KS-123 Knife Angle Setter is a patented and sophisticated accessory that is a must-have for any knife sharpening enthusiast. It is very easy to use, just follow these three steps:

Snap into place on the universal support.
Adjust to the protrusion of your knife clamped in the knife jig.
Adjust the height of the universal support until the angle indicator points to your desired angle.

And just like that your universal support is set to give your knife the exact angle you want. That's why we think that the KS-123 Knife Angle Setter is the only device for setting the knife angle that you'll ever need.

Specs and details

Weight

Inc. packaging: 0,18 kg (6.4 oz)
Product only: 0,15 kg (5.3 oz)

Color

Gray/black

Knife Compatability

Min. blade height 12 mm (15/32")
Max. blade height 80 mm (3 5/32")

Material

Cast zinc, composite

Warranty

2-year warranty

Documents

Instructions KS-123 Knife Angle Setter Pdf, 15.7 MB, opens in new window.

Patents

To see all patents, please visit tormek.com/patents

Video

Tormek Live Sharpening Class

We show you how to use the KS-123 Knife Angle Setter to get the exact edge angle when sharpening any type of knife. We go through its features, such as the self adjustment for the diameter of the grinding wheel, and explain them in depth. Finding the sharpening angle for a knife has never been easier!