TSPROF K03 Pro TS-K3P220010 sharpening system

The TSPROF K03 Pro sharpening system is a professional and exceptionally advanced sharpening system. It doesn’t get any more accurate than this. The system is robust, accurate and relatively easy to set up. This new version comes with the Axicube-i which is directly built into the sharpening stone holder. The, according to TSPROF, first electronic angle meter, which was specifically designed for sharpening systems. Setting the angle with an accuracy of 0,1° has never been this easy or practical!

TSPROF K03 Pro and K03 Pro Base

This TSPROF K03 Pro sharpening system is very similar to the TSPROF K03 Pro Base. It is exactly the same sharpening system, but this version comes without the TSPROF Steel Base.

K03 Pro: what is new?

In addition to the digital angle meter, some other aspects were improved. Thanks to the elongated sharpening stone guide you now end up with a minimum sharpening angle of 7° and a maximum sharpening angle of 39°. Per side! Securing the position is now even more practical: the mounting screw can be installed on both sides of the system.

The part that moves up while adjusting the angle is made from very sustainable polyacetal. A rock-solid and top-quality polymer with a density of 1.420 g/mc3. Now you might wonder: plastic, really? But TSPROF added it with good reason. Polyacetal has excellent anti-friction properties and makes adjusting the sharpening angle a lot smoother than with the previous models of the K03. The rail that comes into contact with the gear, however, is made from steel. The scale to measure the angle was added to the front of the sledge and enables you to visually check the settings.

The unique rotating mechanism is enhanced with a broad lever that makes turning easier and provides you with a reliable automatic lock of the clamp frame. Thanks to a spring and bearing system the frame tilts without wearing out the mechanism. The casing of the automatically rotating system is made from sustainable aircraft-grade aluminium with a black anodized finish.

This set includes:

The K03 Pro sharpening system (including Axicube-i angle meter)
TSPROF Whole Milled Clamps
C-clamp
All necessary screws, bolts, felts, plates and spare parts

Assembling the sharpening system

Assembling the sharpening system will be a bit of a puzzle the first time. It is, however, not complicated. And once you know how, setting it up and taking apart the system will only take a couple of minutes.

Determining the sharpening angle

You can set the sharpening angle between 7 and 39 degrees (for a total sharpening angle from 14 to 78 degrees). This also means that all intermediate values are possible. You don’t have to determine the angle in steps. TSPROF states that you can set the angle with a precision of 0.1 mm. By turning the rotatable knobs you adjust the sharpening angle. You learn more about the sharpening angle from the digital angle meter or the engraving on the so-called Rack and Pinion. The unit that moves up as you determine the sharpening angle.

Not sure which sharpening angle your knife is enhanced with? Use a marker to colour the edge. Then go over the edge once or twice with the finest sharpening stone. If the angle is right, you’ll sharpen away the parts that you marked. If some of the coloured part remains, then you know that the sharpening stone didn’t touch that part of the edge. You can then adjust the sharpening angle based on this information. Read more about sharpening angles and check out the video about the felt-tip pen trick here.

Sharpening stones

This version does not include the sharpening stones. Great if you already own a set of TSPROF sharpening stones or want to pick out your own. We already sell a number of different TSPROF sharpening stones. Pro tip: the Edge Pro sharpening stones also work with this sharpening system!

Adjustable clamp

Sharpened the first side of your knife? If so, you don’t have to remove the knife from the clamp, you only have to turn the arm. If you’ve turned it exactly 180 degrees a magnet will once again secure the arm. When TSPROF developed the K03, their aim was to develop a sharpening system where turning the knife would be effortless. This advanced rotating mechanism also means that you always use the same sharpening angle on both sides.

Hanging option

This new model also allows you to place the arm, which is attached to the sharpening stone, on the system itself. Never worry about the putting the arm down again!