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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® 4" Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone (Extra-Fine) D4E - Toolcraft Sold out

Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 4" Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone (Extra-Fine) D4E

DMT

     The Dia-Sharp® 4” Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone delivers full-size sharpening while maximizing work and storage space Perfectly suit...

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DMT | Dia-Sharp® 4" Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone (Coarse) D4C - Toolcraft Sold out

Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 4" Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone, Coarse

DMT

     The Dia-Sharp® 4” Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone delivers full-size sharpening while maximizing work and storage space Perfectly ...

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DMT | Dia-Sharp® 4" Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone (Fine) D4F - Toolcraft Sold out

Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 4" Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone (Fine) D4F

DMT

     The Dia-Sharp® 4” Continuous Diamond Sharpening Stone delivers full-size sharpening while maximizing work and storage space Perfectly suit...

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Dremel | Chainsaw Sharpening Attachment (1453) - Toolcraft
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00

Dremel | Chainsaw Sharpening Attachment (1453)

Dremel

The sharpener attaches easily to most rotary tools Enclosed gauge, spacers and 30¼ angle guide assures custom fit to most chain saws Three si...

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R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
Tormek | Accessory, Planer Blade Sharpening Attachment, SVH-320 - Toolcraft
R 3,990.00 - R 3,990.00
R 3,990.00
R 3,990.00
R 3,990.00 - R 3,990.00
R 3,990.00

Tormek | Accessory Planer Blade Sharpening Attachment SVH-320

Tormek

The Tormek  Jointer / Thicknesser Blade  Sharpening Accessory will grind any length of high-speed steel blade with a minimum width of 12.7mm....

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R 3,990.00 - R 3,990.00
R 3,990.00
R 3,990.00
R 3,990.00 - R 3,990.00
R 3,990.00
Drill Doctor | 500XI Sharpener 2.5-13mm - Toolcraft
R 6,303.00
R 6,303.00 - R 6,303.00
R 6,303.00
R 4,599.00
R 4,599.00 - R 4,599.00
R 4,599.00

Drill Doctor | 500XI Sharpener 2.5-13mm

Drill Doctor

The 500XI is perfect for the serious DIY'er, hobbyist and the professional user who needs to sharpen bits frequently.The 500XI is built tough and s...

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R 6,303.00
R 6,303.00 - R 6,303.00
R 6,303.00
R 4,599.00
R 4,599.00 - R 4,599.00
R 4,599.00
Tormek | Accessory, Work Mat, Rubber, RM-533 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Accessory, Work Mat, Rubber, RM-533 - Toolcraft
R 1,170.00 - R 1,170.00
R 1,170.00
R 1,170.00
R 1,170.00 - R 1,170.00
R 1,170.00

Tormek | Accessory Work Mat Rubber RM-533

Tormek

    The Tormek RM-533 is suitable for use with all Tormek Machines. This Rubber Mat gives you a waterproof, non-slip surface. The raised rim o...

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R 1,170.00 - R 1,170.00
R 1,170.00
R 1,170.00
R 1,170.00 - R 1,170.00
R 1,170.00
DMT | Dia-Paste™ Diamond Compound Kit of 1, 3 & 6 Micron DPK - Toolcraft
DMT | Dia-Paste™ Diamond Compound Kit of 1, 3 & 6 Micron DPK - Toolcraft
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Dmt | Dia-Paste™ Diamond Compound Kit Of 1, 3 & 6 Micron

DMT

     Improve tool performance with DMT’s easy-to-use Dia-Paste™ Diamond Compound A light application will create a highly polished, mirror fini...

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DMT | Non-Slip Mat 10 " x 4 " Blue - SR009-08 - Toolcraft
DMT | Non-Slip Mat 10 " x 4 " Blue - SR009-08 - Toolcraft
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
R 125.00
R 125.00 - R 125.00
R 125.00

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

DMT

     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
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
R 125.00
R 125.00 - R 125.00
R 125.00
DMT | 6" Dia-Sharp Double-sided Bench Stone, X-Fine/Fine D6EF - Toolcraft
DMT | 6" Dia-Sharp Double-sided Bench Stone, X-Fine/Fine D6EF - Toolcraft
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DMT | 6" Dia-Sharp Double-sided Bench Stone X-Fine/Fine D6EF

DMT

     Ideal to repair damaged edges and create keen edges Two sided diamond bench stone measures 6" x 2" x 1/4" One side is fine grit and one s...

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Tormek | Wide Centering Knife Jig-Toolcraft
Tormek | Wide Centering Knife Jig-Toolcraft
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Tormek | Wide Centering Knife Jig

Tormek

    This well-balanced, patented jig provides extra stability when sharpening knives with long, flexible blades such as filleting knives. Wi...

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Tormek | Replacement Part, Advanced Water Trough, AWT-250 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Replacement Part, Advanced Water Trough, AWT-250 - Toolcraft
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Tormek | Replacement Part Advanced Water Trough AWT-250

Tormek

   This improved design Tormek AWT-250 Advanced Water Trough includes a removable chute to catch every drop, helping to prevent spills and mes...

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Tormek | Accessory, Short Tool Jig Attachment, SVS-38 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Accessory, Short Tool Jig Attachment, SVS-38 - Toolcraft
R 515.00
R 515.00 - R 515.00
R 515.00
R 509.00
R 509.00 - R 509.00
R 509.00

Tormek | Accessory Short Tool Jig Attachment SVS-38

Tormek

    The Tormek SVS-38 Short Tool Jig Attachment is a superb upgrade on the previous model SVS-32. It can handle tools up to 38mm wide as long ...

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R 515.00
R 515.00 - R 515.00
R 515.00
R 509.00
R 509.00 - R 509.00
R 509.00
Tormek | Bench Grinder Mounting Set, BGM-100 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Bench Grinder Mounting Set, BGM-100 - Toolcraft
R 1,945.00 - R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00 - R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00

Tormek | Bench Grinder Mounting Set

Tormek

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could use your Tormek Turning Tool Jigs on your bench grinder? Now you can! With the Tor...

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R 1,945.00 - R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00 - R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00
Dmt | 3" Dia-Sharp® Set Of 3-Toolcraft
Dmt | 3" Dia-Sharp® Set Of 3-Toolcraft
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Dmt | 3" Dia-Sharp® Set Of 3

DMT

  Take your sharpening anywhere with the portable Dia-Sharp® Credit Card Diamond Sharpener. Fitting easily into any pocket or wallet, it also co...

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DMT | Diafold™ Diamond Sharpener, Double Sided, Coarse/Fine BSFWFC - Toolcraft
DMT | Diafold™ Diamond Sharpener, Double Sided, Coarse/Fine BSFWFC - Toolcraft
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Dmt | Diafold™ Diamond Sharpener Double Sided Coarse/Fine Bsfwfc

DMT

     The DMT Double Sided Diafold® Sharpener offers two stage sharpening with compact convenience Two Diamond Whetstone™ sharpeners combined ...

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DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone™ Extra Fine A4E - Toolcraft
DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone™ Extra Fine A4E - Toolcraft
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Dmt | 4" Diamond Whetstone™ Extra Fine A4E

DMT

Quick edge repair anywhere! A portable enhancement to any tool kit is the 4" Diamond stone in DMT®’s signature polka-dot pattern Stone me...

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Tormek | Replacement Parts, SuperGrind Stone, 200mm x 40mm, SG-200 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Replacement Parts, SuperGrind Stone, 200mm x 40mm, SG-200 - Toolcraft
R 2,500.00
R 2,500.00 - R 2,500.00
R 2,500.00
R 2,450.00
R 2,450.00 - R 2,450.00
R 2,450.00

Tormek | Replacement Parts SuperGrind Stone 200X40mm SG-200

Tormek

   The Tormek SG-200 SuperGrind Stone has evolved over the years to offer the best combination of efficient steel removal, smooth surface finish,...

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R 2,500.00
R 2,500.00 - R 2,500.00
R 2,500.00
R 2,450.00
R 2,450.00 - R 2,450.00
R 2,450.00
Tormek | Replacement Parts, Universal Support c/w Micro-Adjust, for T7, US-105 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Replacement Parts, Universal Support c/w Micro-Adjust, for T7, US-105 - Toolcraft
R 875.00 - R 875.00
R 875.00
R 875.00
R 875.00 - R 875.00
R 875.00

Tormek | Replacement Parts Universal Support c/w Micro-Adjust for T7 US-105

Tormek

    The Tormek US-105 Universal Tool Support for your T-7 can be a very useful addition, allowing quick interchange between the horizontal and...

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R 875.00 - R 875.00
R 875.00
R 875.00
R 875.00 - R 875.00
R 875.00
DMT | 8" Dia-Sharp® Bench Stone, Fine D8F - Toolcraft
DMT | 8" Dia-Sharp® Bench Stone, Fine D8F - Toolcraft
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Dmt | 8" Dia-Sharp® Bench Stone Fine D8F

DMT

Versatile, compact, and portable, the 8" Dia-Sharp® bench stone is a great all-around choice Guaranteed not to hollow or groove, DMT®’s pr...

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Tormek | Replacement Parts, Horizontal Base, for Universal Support, XB-100 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Replacement Parts, Horizontal Base, for Universal Support, XB-100 - Toolcraft
R 565.00 - R 565.00
R 565.00
R 565.00
R 565.00 - R 565.00
R 565.00

Tormek | Replacement Parts Horizontal Base for Universal Support XB-100

Tormek

   With the Tormek XB-100 Horizontal Base for the Universal Support, you will have better control when sharpening turning tools and carving to...

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R 565.00 - R 565.00
R 565.00
R 565.00
R 565.00 - R 565.00
R 565.00
Toolcraft | Sharpening Stone Holder - Toolcraft
R 559.00 - R 559.00
R 559.00
R 559.00
R 559.00 - R 559.00
R 559.00

Toolcraft | Sharpening Stone Holder

Toolcraft

  Sharpening Stone Holder Sharpening Stone Holder 139 - 229mm. Works With Most Standard Size Water Stones, Oil Stones and Diamond Stones

R 559.00 - R 559.00
R 559.00
R 559.00
R 559.00 - R 559.00
R 559.00
DMT | 8" Dia-Sharp® Diamond Bench Stone, Extra-Coarse D8X - Toolcraft
DMT | 8" Dia-Sharp® Diamond Bench Stone, Extra-Coarse D8X - Toolcraft
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Dmt | 8" Dia-Sharp® Diamond Bench Stone Extra-Coarse D8X

DMT

Versatile, compact, and portable, the 8" Dia-Sharp® bench stone is a great all-around choice Guaranteed not to hollow or groove, DMT®’s pr...

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Tormek | Replacement Parts, EzyLock Shaft System, for T7 & 2000, MSK-250 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Replacement Parts, EzyLock Shaft System, for T7 & 2000, MSK-250 - Toolcraft
R 1,020.00 - R 1,020.00
R 1,020.00
R 1,020.00
R 1,020.00 - R 1,020.00
R 1,020.00

Tormek | Replacement Parts EzyLock Shaft System for T7 & 2000 MSK-250

Tormek

   The new Tormek MSK-250 EzyLock Shaft System Kit includes a self-tightening knob to secure the grindstone. No tools are required and you ...

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R 1,020.00 - R 1,020.00
R 1,020.00
R 1,020.00
R 1,020.00 - R 1,020.00
R 1,020.00

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