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Honing and Sharpening Tools & Systems

Sharpening systems provide guided jigs and fixtures to hold blades at the correct angle during honing.  Systems like the Tormek and Work Sharp combine grinding wheels with honing guides and leather strops for repeatable, razor‑sharp edges.

What’s the difference between honing and sharpening?
Sharpening removes material from a dull edge to create a new, sharp cutting edge, while honing refines and polishes an already sharp edge, improving smoothness and prolonging sharpness between sharpenings.

What types of honing and sharpening systems are available?
Options include traditional whetstones, diamond stones, guided sharpening systems, honing guides, strops, and powered sharpening machines. The best choice depends on the type of blade and the level of precision required.

How do I know if my tool needs honing or full sharpening?
If the blade still cuts but feels slightly rough or drags, honing is usually enough. If it struggles to cut, slips, or has visible nicks or dull edges, a full sharpening is needed.

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DMT | Dia-Sharp® Diamond Mini-Hone®- Extra-Fine Green - BPM Toolcraft
DMT | Dia-Sharp® Diamond Mini-Hone®- Extra-Fine Green - BPM Toolcraft
R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00
R 199.00
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R 199.00

DMT | Dia-Sharp® Diamond Mini-Hone®- Extra-Fine Green

DMT

     Tight space—no worries! Dia-Sharp® 2.5” Diamond Mini-Hone® sharpener with its ergonomically designed handle provides comfortable sharpening,...

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R 229.00
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R 229.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00
DMT | Non-Slip Mat 10 " x 4 " Blue - SR009-08 - BPM Toolcraft
DMT | Non-Slip Mat 10 " x 4 " Blue - SR009-08 - BPM Toolcraft
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
R 149.00
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R 149.00

DMT | Non-Slip Mat 10 " x 4 " Blue - SR009-08

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     To prevent a sharpening stone from sliding off the workbench, use the DMT non-skid mat. Sized at a convenient 10" x 4", it is perfect for hol...

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R 249.00
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R 249.00
R 149.00
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R 149.00
DMT | Wave™ Diamond Sharpener, Fine DMTWAV-F - BPM Toolcraft
DMT | Wave™ Diamond Sharpener, Fine DMTWAV-F - BPM Toolcraft
R 1,599.00
R 1,599.00 - R 1,599.00
R 1,599.00
R 1,299.00
R 1,299.00 - R 1,299.00
R 1,299.00

DMT | Wave™ Diamond Sharpener, Fine

DMT

     The uniquely designed Diamond Wave is the first diamond sharpener to combine convex and concave abrasive surfaces Affording longer sharpening ...

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R 1,599.00
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R 1,599.00
R 1,299.00
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R 1,299.00
DMT | Wave™ Diamond Sharpener, Extra-Fine WAV-E - BPM Toolcraft
DMT | Wave™ Diamond Sharpener, Extra-Fine WAV-E - BPM Toolcraft
R 1,599.00
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R 1,599.00
R 1,199.00
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R 1,199.00

DMT | Wave™ Diamond Sharpener, Extra-Fine WAV-E

DMT

     The uniquely designed Diamond Wave is the first diamond sharpener to combine convex and concave abrasive surfaces Affording longer sharpening ...

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R 1,599.00
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R 1,199.00
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R 1,199.00
DMT | Diafold® Chainsaw File, 7/32" Coarse - BPM Toolcraft
DMT | Diafold® Chainsaw File, 7/32" Coarse - BPM Toolcraft
R 679.00
R 679.00 - R 679.00
R 679.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00

DMT | Diafold® Chainsaw File, 7/32" Coarse

DMT

     The DMT Diafold® Diamond Chain Saw Files are perfect for quick and easy chainsaw maintenance as well as the right honing steel for sharpening ...

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R 679.00
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R 679.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00
R 2,999.00
R 2,999.00 - R 2,999.00
R 2,999.00
R 2,499.00
R 2,499.00 - R 2,499.00
R 2,499.00

DMT | Diamond Cone Kit Fine in Wooden Box

DMT

  For special projects, use specialised DMT® Diamond Honing Cones The tapered diamond slip stones included in the kit are excellent for working gou...

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R 2,999.00
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R 2,999.00
R 2,499.00
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R 2,499.00
R 549.00
R 549.00 - R 549.00
R 549.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00

DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone for use with Aligner

DMT

The convenient pocket model 4" Diamond Whetstone™ sharpener comes with a protective leather sheath for easy access This allows you to address a...

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R 549.00
R 549.00 - R 549.00
R 549.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00

DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone-Extra-Coarse

DMT

  For professional sharpening results, regardless of skill, depend on DMT® Aligner™ Kits and Accessories. 4" Diamond Whetstone™ for use with Alig...

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R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00

DMT | Dia-Sharp® 2.5" Mini-Hone Offset Extra-Fine

DMT

   For awkward, close-fitting spaces use DMT®’s offset Dia-Sharp® 2.5” Diamond Mini-Hone® Sharpener The offset, ergonomically designed handle provi...

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R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00

DMT | Diafold® Flat Folding File Extra-Coarse

DMT

  The DMT® Diafold® Flat File is purpose built for confined and/or narrow sharpening tasks. Only 1/16" thick, the Flat File features a diamond sur...

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R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00
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R 599.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00

DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone-Coarse

DMT

For professional sharpening results, regardless of skill, depend on DMT® Aligner™ Kits and Accessories. 4" Diamond Whetstone™ for use with Al...

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R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00

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