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TERSA, the Swiss benchmark for simple, fast and accurate planing.  

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TERSA is a Swiss brand specialising in planing systems with reversible knives. Here are the key points in its history:

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

  • 1990s Growing adoption of the TERSA system in the wood industry, thanks to its ease of use and the quality of the cut obtained.

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

  • Today : TERSA is recognised worldwide for the Swiss quality of its products, offering efficient and durable planing solutions for woodworking professionals.

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 High-speed steel, ideal for soft and medium-hard wood.

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

  • Gold knives with titanium nitride coating, optimised for medium-hard tropical woods.

  • MD knives made from tungsten carbide, offering exceptional durability for hardwoods and wood composites.

The TERSA system is a centrifugal clamping mechanism that allows knives to be changed quickly, safely and without adjustment.

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