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Tormek is fully focused on sharpening. All the product development, engineering work and production are made in Sweden. The company is located in Lindesberg, a small town in the heart of Bergslagen with a history in mining. The production is carried out in close cooperation with selected suppliers, all specialized and the best in their fields. This ensures the highest quality and a continuous access to the best and most modern manufacturing technology.
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is developed for household use while the Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener is developed for professional chefs.
The sharpening method is the same for both machines while the Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is smaller to fit in every private kitchen.
The Tormek T-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener is not approved for professional use.
We are offering three different diamond wheels for the Tormek T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener and an attachment to sharpen round blades.
If you are a professional chef we recommend to buy the T-2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener.
Please see a comparison of both machines on our web: Knife sharpener machines | For all of your edge tools - Tormek
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