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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 | 6" Dia-Sharp® Bench Stone (Extra-Extra-Fine) D6EE - Toolcraft Sold out

Dmt | 6" Dia-Sharp® Bench Stone Extra-Extra-Fine D6Ee

DMT

     Expect cutting edge performance with DMT® 's Dia-Sharp® 6” continuous diamond sharpening bench stone For knives, blades and fine tools. Si...

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DMT | DuoBase Sharpening Stone Accessory B8250 - Toolcraft
DMT | DuoBase Sharpening Stone Accessory B8250 - Toolcraft Sold out

DMT | DuoBase Sharpening Stone Accessory B8250

DMT

     Professionals rely on the superior quality and versatility of DMT® products The DMT DuoBase Bench Stone Accessory can be used with ALL D...

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Tormek | Extended Universal Support-Toolcraft
Tormek | Extended Universal Support-Toolcraft
R 1,795.00 - R 1,795.00
R 1,795.00
R 1,795.00
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R 1,795.00

Tormek | Extended Universal Support

Tormek

Extended Universal Support for sharpening long tools, such as long knives, cleavers and machetes. Micro adjust with scale for precise setting...

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R 1,795.00 - R 1,795.00
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R 1,795.00
R 1,795.00 - R 1,795.00
R 1,795.00
Tormek | Diamond Wheel, Extra Fine 1200 Grit, DE-250 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Diamond Wheel, Extra Fine 1200 Grit, DE-250 - Toolcraft
R 6,250.00 - R 6,250.00
R 6,250.00
R 6,250.00
R 6,250.00 - R 6,250.00
R 6,250.00

Tormek | Diamond Wheel Extra Fine 1200G DE-250

Tormek

   The new Tormek Diamond Wheels offer an exceptional durability plus the ability to sharpen on the side as well as the periphery. The new ...

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R 6,250.00 - R 6,250.00
R 6,250.00
R 6,250.00
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R 6,250.00
Tormek | Diamond Wheel, Fine 600 Grit, DF-250 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Diamond Wheel, Fine 600 Grit, DF-250 - Toolcraft
R 6,999.00
R 6,999.00 - R 6,999.00
R 6,999.00
R 6,250.00
R 6,250.00 - R 6,250.00
R 6,250.00

Tormek | Diamond Wheel Fine 600G DF-250

Tormek

    The new Tormek Diamond Wheels offer an exceptional durability plus the ability to sharpen on the side as well as the periphery. The new diam...

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R 6,999.00
R 6,999.00 - R 6,999.00
R 6,999.00
R 6,250.00
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R 6,250.00
DMT | DuoSharp® Base with MagnaBase Adaptor, Sharpening Stone Accessory - Toolcraft
DMT | DuoSharp® Base with MagnaBase Adaptor, Sharpening Stone Accessory - Toolcraft
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Dmt | Duosharp® Base With Magnabase Adaptor, Sharpening Stone Accessory

DMT

     Professionals rely on the superior quality and versatility of DMT® products The DMT DuoBase Bench Stone Accessory can be used with ALL D...

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Tormek | Accessory, Japanese Waterstone, 4000 Grit, 200mm x 40mm, SJ-200 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Accessory, Japanese Waterstone, 4000 Grit, 200mm x 40mm, SJ-200 - Toolcraft
R 6,450.00 - R 6,450.00
R 6,450.00
R 6,450.00
R 6,450.00 - R 6,450.00
R 6,450.00

Tormek | Accessory Japanese Waterstone 4000 Grit 200mm x 40mm SJ-200

Tormek

    The Tormek SJ-200 Japanese Waterstone is 4000 grit and will deliver excellent results. Because this waterstone  is made to create th...

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R 6,450.00 - R 6,450.00
R 6,450.00
R 6,450.00
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R 6,450.00
Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 2.5" Mini-Hone® Set Of 3-Toolcraft
Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 2.5" Mini-Hone® Set Of 3-Toolcraft
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Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 2.5" Mini-Hone® Set Of 3

DMT

  For professional sharpening in tight spaces, the Kit of Dia-Sharp® 2.5" Diamond Mini-Hone® Sharpeners has you covered Featuring ergonomic handl...

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Tormek | Woodturners Sharpening Kit TNT-808 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Woodturners Sharpening Kit TNT-808 - Toolcraft
R 7,050.00
R 7,050.00 - R 7,050.00
R 7,050.00
R 6,499.00
R 6,499.00 - R 6,499.00
R 6,499.00

Tormek | Woodturners Sharpening Kit

Tormek

  This kit contains everything you need to shape and sharpen all your turning tools, including two patented jigs (works like three!), a radiused l...

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R 7,050.00
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R 7,050.00
R 6,499.00
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R 6,499.00
DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone™ Extra Extra Fine A4EE - Toolcraft
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Dmt | 4" Diamond Whetstone™ Extra Extra Fine A4Ee

DMT

     A portable enhancement to any tool kit is the 4" Diamond stone in DMT®’s signature polka-dot pattern Stone measures 111X23mm Quick edge r...

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Veritas | Sharpening Jig for Two-Part Router Plane Blades - Toolcraft
Veritas | Sharpening Jig for Two-Part Router Plane Blades - Toolcraft
R 119.00
R 119.00 - R 119.00
R 119.00
R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00

Veritas | Sharpening Jig for Two-Part Router Plane Blades

Veritas

    Veritas has become a leader in product development, more than meeting the needs of discerning woodworkers. The Veritas team combine talent wit...

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R 119.00
R 119.00 - R 119.00
R 119.00
R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00
Tormek | Replacement Parts Profile Record Label Set - Toolcraft
Tormek | Replacement Parts Profile Record Label Set - Toolcraft
R 95.00 - R 95.00
R 95.00
R 95.00
R 95.00 - R 95.00
R 95.00

Tormek | Profile Record Label Set

Tormek

  The Tormek PL-01 Profile Label Sets are for your bowl gouge, spindle gouges and your skews Simply record your settings on these label...

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R 95.00 - R 95.00
R 95.00
R 95.00
R 95.00 - R 95.00
R 95.00
Tormek | Knife Angle Setter-Toolcraft
Tormek | Knife Angle Setter-Toolcraft
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Tormek | Knife Angle Setter

Tormek

Set the exact sharpening angle for any type of knife With the KS-123 Knife Angle Setter you set the exact sharpening angle for virtually any...

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Tormek | Diamond Wheel, Coarse 360 Grit, DC-250 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Diamond Wheel, Coarse 360 Grit, DC-250 - Toolcraft
R 6,290.00
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R 6,290.00
R 5,899.00
R 5,899.00 - R 5,899.00
R 5,899.00

Tormek | Diamond Wheel Coarse 360G DC-250

Tormek

   The new Tormek Diamond Wheels offer an exceptional durability plus the ability to sharpen on the side as well as the periphery. The new diamo...

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R 6,290.00
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R 6,290.00
R 5,899.00
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R 5,899.00
Tormek | Replacement Grindstone, Blackstone Silicon, 250X50mm, SB-250 - Toolcraft
R 4,630.00 - R 4,630.00
R 4,630.00
R 4,630.00
R 4,630.00 - R 4,630.00
R 4,630.00

Tormek | Replacement Grindstone Blackstone Silicon 250X50mm SB-250

Tormek

   The Tormek Blackstone Silicon has been developed for shaping and sharpening high-speed steel and exotic alloyed steels.  It can also touch...

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R 4,630.00 - R 4,630.00
R 4,630.00
R 4,630.00
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R 4,630.00
DMT | Dia-Sharp® 6" Bench Stone, Extra-Coarse D6X - Toolcraft
DMT | Dia-Sharp® 6" Bench Stone, Extra-Coarse D6X - Toolcraft
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Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 6" Bench Stone, Extra-Coarse D6X

DMT

     Expect cutting edge performance with DMT® 's Dia-Sharp® 6” continuous diamond sharpening bench stone For knives, blades and fine tools Si...

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Drill Doctor | Sharpener 2.5-13mm DDXP-I - Toolcraft
Drill Doctor | Sharpener 2.5-13mm DDXP-I - Toolcraft
R 3,590.88
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R 3,590.88
R 2,801.00
R 2,801.00 - R 2,801.00
R 2,801.00

Drill Doctor | Sharpener 2.5-13mm DDXP-I

Drill Doctor

The Drill Doctor XP sharpens standard twitch and masonry bits from 3/32" to 1/2" (optional 3/4" chuck available. Sharpens to a 118 degree point ang...

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R 3,590.88
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R 3,590.88
R 2,801.00
R 2,801.00 - R 2,801.00
R 2,801.00
DMT | Wave™ Diamond Sharpener, Extra-Fine WAV-E - Toolcraft
DMT | Wave™ Diamond Sharpener, Extra-Fine WAV-E - Toolcraft
R 1,599.00
R 1,599.00 - R 1,599.00
R 1,599.00
R 1,052.00
R 1,052.00 - R 1,052.00
R 1,052.00

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 sharpenin...

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R 1,599.00
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R 1,599.00
R 1,052.00
R 1,052.00 - R 1,052.00
R 1,052.00
Tormek | Replacement Honing Wheel, Leather, 145mm x 26mm, LA-145 - Toolcraft
R 1,055.00 - R 1,055.00
R 1,055.00
R 1,055.00
R 1,055.00 - R 1,055.00
R 1,055.00

Tormek | Replacement Honing Wheel Leather 145X26mm LA-145

Tormek

     The Tormek Replacement Leather tyre Honing Wheels gently remove the burr which develops during grinding. When used with a dab of To...

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R 1,055.00 - R 1,055.00
R 1,055.00
R 1,055.00
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R 1,055.00
Tormek | Replacement Stone, Supergrind, 250x50mm, SG-250 - Toolcraft
R 3,950.00
R 3,950.00 - R 3,950.00
R 3,950.00
R 3,889.00
R 3,889.00 - R 3,889.00
R 3,889.00

Tormek | Replacement Stone Supergrind 250X50mm SG-250

Tormek

   The Tormek Original Grindstone has evolved over the years to offer the best combination of efficient steel removal, smooth surface finish, ...

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R 3,950.00
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R 3,950.00
R 3,889.00
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R 3,889.00
Suehiro | #10,000 Grit Super Fine Stone with Base-Toolcraft
Suehiro | #10,000 Grit Super Fine Stone with Base-Toolcraft
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Suehiro | #10,000 Grit Super Fine Stone with Base

Suehiro

NEW CERAX Size 3 whetstones have a wide variety of products from medium-coarse to finishing whetstones. Storage cases for CERAX products can be u...

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Suehiro | #1500/#280 Grit Combination Stone with Base-Toolcraft
Suehiro | #1500/#280 Grit Combination Stone with Base-Toolcraft
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Suehiro | #1500/#280 Grit Combination Stone with Base

Suehiro

Suehiro’s standard whetstone may be used with a wide variety of knives and cutting tools. It is a two-sided model to permit proper use in differi...

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Multi-Sharp | Whetstone for Chisels, Knives, Scissors & Planer Blades-Toolcraft
R 1,089.00
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R 1,089.00
R 899.00
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R 899.00

Multi-Sharp | Whetstone for Chisels, Knives, Scissors & Planer Blades

Multi-Sharp

Whetstone for Chisels, Knives, Scissors & Planer Blades Stone & tool kept constantly cool Burning & loss of hardness of tool edge eli...

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R 1,089.00
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R 1,089.00
R 899.00
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R 899.00
DMT | Diafold® Serrated Knife Sharpener (Coarse) FSKC - Toolcraft
DMT | Diafold® Serrated Knife Sharpener (Coarse) FSKC - Toolcraft
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Dmt | Diafold® Serrated Knife Sharpener (Coarse) Fskc

DMT

     One tool for many tasks—an excellent value for home, shop and recreational use The Diafold® Serrated Knife Sharpener not only maintains ...

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