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Knife Sharpening for
the Professional Kitchen
The Tormek T-2 Knife Sharpener has been made to meet the professional kitchen's need for
an efficient workflow and effective sharpening. The concept is a further development of the
diamond bench stone, which in combination with the control of the edge angle makes it
possible to easily achieve a professional sharpening, right when and where needed.
Machine Measurement: Width 240 mm, Depth 210 mm, Height 285 mm.
Machine Weight: 6.3 kg Grinding Wheel: Tormek Diamond Wheel Fine DWF-200,
∅ 200×40 mm, 120 rpm, torque 8.4 Nm. Honing Wheel: ∅ 160×30 mm
Housing: Zinc cast top, Impact resistant ABS plastic Motor: Industrial single phase,
120 W (input) 230 V, 50 Hz or 115 V, 60 Hz, duty 30 min/hour, maintenance free, silent
running 54 dB, 10,000 hour life. Warranty: 7 years. When used for a professional
sharpening service the warranty is 2 years.
Handle
knife sizes:

Getting Started

1. Mounting the diamond wheel

Unscrew the left-handed thread
EzyLock nut by hand.

2. Mounting the honing wheel

Width
14–60 mm
(9/16"–2 3/8")
Mounting: Put the wheel onto
the shaft and turn the EzyLock
anticlockwise by hand. When
sharpening, the grinding wheel
will automatically tighten to the
correct torque.
Thickness
Max 3.5 mm
(3/32")
Dismounting: Turn the wheel
clockwise by hand whilst
holding the honing wheel still,
and the EzyLock washer nut will
automatically become loose.
Make sure the pins on the
honing wheel locate into the
holes on the drive wheel.
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Knife Sharpening for the Professional Kitchen The Tormek T-2 Knife Sharpener has been made to meet the professional kitchen’s need for an efficient workflow and effective sharpening. The concept is a further development of the diamond bench stone, which in combination with the control of the edge angle makes it possible to easily achieve a professional sharpening, right when and where needed.
  • Page 2 3. Mounting the clamp 4. Mounting the pointer 5. Positioning the jig on the axis Important Information Regarding the Diamond Wheel Always clean the knife before sharpening, otherwise the function of the grinding wheel can be altered. At first usage, the diamond surface will seem aggressive but after a short break-in period, the diamond crystals will stabilise to a uniform level to give a finer surface.
  • Page 3 Sharpening Instructions 1. Set the desired edge angle 15° setting will give 15° 15° a 30° cutting angle. Tip You will save time and prolong the life of your knives by repeating the same edge angle. Then you will only need to remove a minimal amount of steel each time.
  • Page 4 Sharpen the other side If the knife handle is in the way – loosen and move the jig a in the same way. little so the knife blade can run effortlessly towards the wheel. Note Sharpening dust can sometime result in small scratches on the knife blade.
  • Page 5 Safety Grinding and Sharpening • Tormek T-2 is designed for knife sharpening. Only use the machine for the purpose it is designed for. Follow the instructions. • Only use Tormek original accessories. Use of other accessories than which are recommended can be a danger for the user.
  • Page 6 • The machine should be operated on a flat, stable surface. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Keep work area well lit. • All children or visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area. •...
  • Page 7 Valid together with the purchase receipt. In the event that your Tormek T-2 needs service – contact us, see below. In many cases the problem can be solved over the phone or by sending a spare part. Do not return the machine without an agreement with your Tormek dealer.

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