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TERSA,

the Swiss benchmark for simple, fast and accurate planing.  

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TERSA is a Swiss brand specializing in reversible knife planing systems. Here are the key points of its expertise:

  • 1984 Patent of the TERSA system in Switzerland, introducing an innovative centrifugal knife-holding mechanism for rapid changeover without adjustment.

  • Années 1990 : Adoption croissante du système TERSA dans l’industrie du bois, grâce à sa facilité d’utilisation et à la qualité de coupe obtenue.

  • 2000 : The range has been extended to include knives for various types of wood, including versions in HSS, M+, Gold and MD.

  • Aujourd’hui : TERSA est reconnue mondialement pour la qualité suisse de ses produits, offrant des solutions de rabotage efficaces et durables pour les professionnels du bois.

TERSA® CR reversible iron with orange logo and Swiss flag on black background, designed for planing machines.

TERSA's flagship products

Tersa offers a complete range of reversible planing knives for different types of wood :

  • HSS knives: made of high-speed steel, ideal for soft and medium-hard woods.

  • M+ knives: high-speed steel with 8% cobalt, offering longer life for hardwoods.

  • Gold knives: titanium nitride coated, optimized for medium-hard tropical woods.

  • MD knives: tungsten carbide, providing exceptional durability for hardwoods and composite woods.

The TERSA system allows for quick, safe, and adjustment-free knife changes, thanks to a centrifugal clamping mechanism.

access the world of Tersa

Discover the full range of TERSA products by visiting their official website:

At Forézienne, we help you select your TERSA knives for planing that is fast, precise, and adjustment-free.

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