Your Guide to Tormek Jigs

Why Use a Tormek Jig?

Tormek sharpening systems are known for their precision, repeatability, and efficiency. While the machines themselves are impressive, Tormek jigs are what truly unlock their full potential. These jigs allow you to sharpen a wide variety of tools—including knives, chisels, axes, drill bits, and more—with incredible accuracy and control.

This guide provides an in-depth breakdown of Tormek’s full range of jigs, helping you understand their purpose, features, and compatibility so you can choose the right one for your sharpening needs.

What Are Tormek Jigs?

Tormek jigs are precision-engineered to hold tools at consistent angles during sharpening, ensuring accuracy and repeatability. By securely clamping tools in place, these jigs eliminate the guesswork and inconsistencies associated with freehand sharpening. Each jig is tailored for a specific tool type, allowing users to achieve the ideal edge while minimizing material removal.

Tormek jigs provide controlled guidance along the Universal Support Bar, helping you maintain a uniform bevel across the entire edge. Whether sharpening kitchen knives, woodworking chisels, turning gouges, or planer blades, Tormek jigs enhance the sharpening experience by making it more efficient and precise.

With their modular design, these jigs are compatible with Tormek’s T-8 and T-4 sharpening systems, as well as older models, ensuring long-term usability and versatility.

Benefits of Using Tormek Jigs

• Repeatability: Maintain the same edge angle every time.
• Efficiency: Minimize steel removal while achieving razor-sharp edges.
• Precision: Jigs guide sharpening motion, reducing user error.
• Versatility: Compatible with Tormek T-8, T-4, and older models.

Quick Guide to Choosing the Right Jig for Your Needs

For Knife Sharpening:

• General-purpose knives → KJ-45 Centering Knife Jig
• Fillet knives → KJ-140 Wide Centering Knife Jig
• Tiny knives → SVM-00 Small Knife Holder

For Woodworking Tools:

• Chisels and plane irons → SE-77 Square Edge Jig
• Carving tools and short gouge → SVS-38 Short Tool Jig
• Turning Tools → SVS-50 Multi Jig & SVD-186R Gouge Jig
  

For Home Tools:

• Scissors → SVX-150 Scissors Jig
• Axes → AX-40 Axe Jig

For Specialty Sharpening:

• Planer and molding knives → SVH-320 Planer Blade Attachment & SVP-80 Molding Knife Attachment
• Drill bits → DBS-22 Drill Bit Sharpening Attachment

Detailed Guide to Tormek Jigs

Knife Sharpening Jigs

KJ-45 Centering Knife Jig (General-Purpose Knife Jig)

• Centers knives for symmetrical bevels.
• Works with kitchen knives, craft knives, hunting knives, pruning shears, and drawknives.
• Extra stop for sharpening cleavers and tall knives.
• Fits knives with blades down to 60 mm (2 3/8") long and 12 mm (8/16") tall.
• Works with knives up to 10 mm (7/16") thick.

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KJ-140 Wide Centering Knife Jig (For Flexible and Long Blades)

• Wider clamp (140 mm / 5 ½”) stabilizes thin, flexible knives.
• Ideal for fillet knives and long chef’s knives.
• Ensures consistent pressure for even bevels along the entire blade.
• Works with knives up to 10 mm (7/16") thick.

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SVM-00 Small Knife Holder (For Small Knives)

• Allows sharpening of small knives, such as woodcarving and chip-carving knives.
• Attaches to the KJ-45 Knife Jig for precision control.
• No lower size limit—works even with tiny folding knives.

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Jigs for Woodworking Tools

SE-77 Square Edge Jig (For Chisels and Plane Irons)

• Features micro-adjustments for precise alignment.
• Can sharpen to a slightly rounded shape, ideal for woodworking planes.
• Works with beveled-edge chisels, straight chisels, and plane irons.
• Accommodates tools up to 77 mm (3.03") wide.

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SVS-38 Short Tool Jig (For Small Chisels and Carving Tools)

• Designed for short carving chisels and small straight gouges.
• Guides tools to stay perpendicular to the grinding wheel.
• Works with tools up to 38 mm (1.5") wide.

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SVS-50 Multi Jig (For Skew Chisels and Roughing Gouges)

• Dual-function jig with open and closed seats for different tool types.
• Closed seat for straight or rounded skew chisels.
• Open seat for parting tools, roughing gouges, and wide carving gouges.
• Maximum chisel width 32 mm (1.3").

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SVD-186R Gouge Jig (For Turning Gouges)

• Provides exact repeatability of gouge sharpening angles.
• Adjustable for different wing lengths and gouge profiles.
• Works with the TTS-100 Turning Tool Setter for easy setup.

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SVD-110 Tool Rest (For Woodturning Scrapers and Specialty Tools)

• Large stable support surface for scrapers and spokeshaves.
• Can be positioned for edge-leading or edge-trailing sharpening.

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Jigs for Household Tools

SVX-150 Scissors Jig (For Household and Utility Scissors)

• Sharpens household scissors, fabric shears, hedge shears, and even pinking shears.
• Not recommended for hairdressing scissors or beauty shears due to their unique grind.

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AX-40 Axe Jig (For Axes and Hatchets)

• Securely clamps axes of all types, including carving, carpenter’s, and broad axes.
• Supports convex, flat, or concave bevels, allowing for edge customization.
• Adjustable to sharpen in either edge-leading or edge-trailing positions.
• Works with axes of various sizes, from small hatchets to large felling axes.

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Jigs for Specialty Tools

SVH-320 Planer Blade Attachment (For Planer and Miter Blades)

• Sharpens planer blades of unlimited length in two-step increments.
• Ensures consistent edge angles for precise cuts.
• Best suited for Tormek T-8 due to size requirements.

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SVP-80 Moulding Knife Attachment (For Molding Knives and Paint Scrapers)

• Flat-grinds molding knives and profiled paint scrapers.
• Maximum width 100 mm (3 7/8").
• Patented system ensures even, precise grinds on custom profiles.

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DBS-22 Drill Bit Sharpening Attachment (For Drill Bits)

• Produces a four-facet point for efficient drilling.
• Extends drill bit lifespan four times longer than traditional sharpening.
• Allows sharpening of drill bits from 3 mm (1/8") to 22 mm (7/8") in diameter.

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Unlock the Full Potential of Your Tormek System

With the right jigs, your Tormek system becomes an all-in-one sharpening powerhouse. Whether you're a woodworker, chef, or craftsman, there’s a Tormek jig designed to keep your tools razor-sharp.