The handle Tormek® forgot to make. Compatible with Tormek® KJ-45 & KJ-140 (Self-Centering Preserved)
The BAZ™ Hybrid HD Tormek® Knife Jig Handle bolts straight onto the KJ-45 (and the KJ-140 long knife jig), keeping the KJ’s self-centering precision while restoring the thumb-cup control and stability everyone loved from the classic SVM knife jigs. No gimmicks. No Glue. No hacking. No adjustability needed. Just a better, heavier-duty feel that makes every pass on the wheel calmer, straighter, and more consistent.
Keeps KJ self-centering perfectly
Restores SVM thumb-cup control
Easy Bolt-on install in ~60 sec (no mods)
Why it exists
Tormek changed how the new KJ holds in the hand. Many sharpeners found the handle awkward and hard to control. The BAZ™ Hybrid HD Tormek® Knife Jig Handle fixes the ergonomics while preserving the factory geometry and self-centering that make the KJ great.
Key benefits
More control, less wobble – the thumb cup and grip geometry give you stable pressure and cleaner strokes.
Self-centering stays perfect – accuracy of the KJ is untouched.
Comfort that lasts – neutral wrist position reduces hand fatigue on long sessions.
Bolt-on simplicity – no cutting or glue; installs in about a minute.
Built to work – heavy-duty construction with a real “tool” feel, not a toy mod.
Bridges both eras – fits Tormek® KJ-45and the Tormek® KJ-140 long knife jig.
Features → what you feel
Thumb-cup dome → precise tip control and pressure without finger strain.
Wide guard/flange → confident palm index; helps keep your hand off the wheel splash.
Reinforced neck → solid leverage at the jig with zero spongy flex.
Centered, bolt-on interface → drops onto the Tormek metal boss; maintains alignment.
Lightly textured finish → secure grip even when wet.
Ambidextrous → works left or right hand with the same control.
Compatibility
Jigs: Tormek® KJ-45 (self-centering) and KJ-140 (long knife jig).
Machines: T8, T7, T4, etc. (any Tormek using the above jigs).
No effect on angles – your normal projection/USB settings still apply.
What’s in the box
1 × BAZ™ Hybrid HD TORMEK® Knife Jig Handle
60-second, 3 step simple install
Remove the factory handle from the jig. Be careful not to lose the springs!
Seat the BAZ™ Hybrid HD TORMEK® Knife Jig Handle on the metal boss and align holes. NOTE! Install small hole side first, double hole side last.
Finger-tighten both bolts, then snug evenly.
Notes & disclaimer
Independent accessory. Tormek® is a registered trademark of Tormek AB. This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tormek® AB.
Designed by iSharpen (Baz). Final assembly in Australia.
Plastic part only.
Does not include the KJ-45 or KJ-140 sold separately by Tormek
