How do I correctly set up my knife in the TORMEK KJ-45 Centering Knife Jig

[MacKatherine]

To properly mount your knife in the TORMEK KJ-45 Centering Knife Jig for optimal sharpening, follow these steps: First, loosen the clamp and the small adjusting screw if necessary to accommodate your knife blade. Next, position your knife blade within the clamp's jaws, ensuring it is inserted as far as possible, at least 2 mm. The clamp should ideally grip the center of the blade. Verify that the distance from the clamp to the knife's edge is consistent on both sides. Then, use the small adjusting screw to fine-tune the jig to the knife's thickness. Tighten the clamp firmly, ensuring the blade is securely held and centered. Double-check that both jaws of the clamp fully contact the blade's entire length for precise centering. If you're working with wedge-shaped blades, you may need to adjust the small adjusting screw before tightening. Remember, the jig needs to grip the blade by at least 2 mm. For knives with a blade height of at least 12 mm at the attachment point, with a total edge angle of 20°, this method is ideal. For smaller knives, consider using the SVM-00 Small Knife Holder along with the KJ-45 Centering Knife Jig for best results. Following these steps will help you achieve accurate and effective sharpening with your TORMEK KJ-45 Centering Knife Jig.