What is the difference between the T-2 and the T-4?
I was wondering what the main differences between the T-4 and the T-2 Pro Kitchen are?
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Below you will find information about the biggest differences between the machines. You can also read more on the product pages of the Tormek T-4 and Tormek T-2 or see our comparison chart.
Different types of grinding wheels
The Tormek T-4 comes with our Original Grindstone, with 220 grit as standard. With the Stone Grader, you can change the grit size to 1000 grit to give a finer sharpening surface. As an option, our Japanese Waterstone with 4000 grit, is available.
The Tormek T-2 comes with a DWF-200 Diamond Wheel Fine. As an option you can purchase other Diamond Wheels.
Honing on leather or composite wheel
The Tormek T-4 is equipped with a honing wheel in genuine Swedish leather. Apply the Honing Compound, which consists of a combination of micro abrasives and polishing components, before honing.
The Tormek T-2 has a specially developed composite wheel with integrated polish, which you use after sharpening to achieve a sharp edge.
A versatile or a specialized system?
As mentioned above, you can sharpen a variety of tools such as knives, scissors, woodworking tools, planer blades and drill bits with the Tormek T-4. The machine is versatile and part of the Tormek Water Cooled Sharpening System which means it is compatible with our full range of jigs and accessories.
The Tormek T-2 is designed, optimised and only intended for kitchen knives. You can sharpen knives which are 14-60 mm (9/16"-23/8") wide with a maximum thickness of 3,5 mm (1/8"). The Tormek T-2 Knife Sharpener is designed for the professional kitchen and is ideal when one or multiple chefs quickly need to sharpen knives to a top result. This machine is only compatible with Tormek T-2 jigs like the RBS-140 Round Blade Sharpening Attachement.
8 years warranty
The Tormek T-4 and T-2 both comes with 8 years warranty. When used for commercial, industrial or educational purpose the warranty is 2 years. The same applies if the machines are used for a professional sharpening service.
*A jig is a device in which you mount your edge tool to achieve a controlled sharpening. During sharpening, the jigs operate on the Universal Support, which enables to get a consistent sharpening angle towards the stone.
Read more:
• Tormek T-4
• Tormek T-2
• Machine comparison chart