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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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Tormek | Accessory, Upgrade Kit for SVD-180 - BPM Toolcraft
Tormek | Accessory, Upgrade Kit for SVD-180 - BPM Toolcraft
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Tormek | Accessory Upgrade Kit for SVD-180

Tormek

   The Tormek SVD-005 Upgrade Kit is designed to bring the older standard Tormek SVD-180 up to the specification of the SVD-185. Included in ...

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Multi-Sharp | Drill Bit Sharpener 3-13mm & Flat Chisels

Multi-Sharp

 Drill Bit Sharpener Our drill bit sharpener accurately grinds correct tip angles and restores sharp-as-new cutting edges to the following drill...

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Dmt | 8" Duosharp® Bench Stone Fine/Coarse With Base

DMT

  Innovative, multi-patented DuoSharp® Bench Stone is a precision flat, two diamond surfaced sharpener guaranteed to provide consistent, even shar...

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Tormek | Diamond Wheel Fine 600G DF-200

Tormek

Tormek's DF-200 Diamond Wheel Fine is the ultimate all-round grinding wheel, combining efficient steel removal with a smooth grinding surface...

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DMT | Diamond Whetstone™ Three Stone 6" Set in Hardwood Box W6EFC - BPM Toolcraft
DMT | Diamond Whetstone™ Three Stone 6" Set in Hardwood Box W6EFC - BPM Toolcraft
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Dmt | Diamond Whetstone™ Three Stone 6" Set In Hardwood Box W6Efc

DMT

A beautiful hardwood box of three 6" Diamond Whetstone™ sharpeners makes a perfect gift The perfect sharpener for at home or in the shop o...

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Tormek | Water Trough for Super Grind 1200

Tormek

   A Water Trough for the Tormek T-4, Tormek T-3 and Tormek 1200 You can easily replace your old water trough with the WT-200 Water Trough ...

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Tormek | Accessory, Japanese Waterstone, 4000 Grit, 250mm x 50mm, SJ-250 - BPM Toolcraft
Tormek | Accessory, Japanese Waterstone, 4000 Grit, 250mm x 50mm, SJ-250 - BPM Toolcraft
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Tormek | Accessory Japanese Waterstone 4000G 250X50mm SJ-250

Tormek

    The Tormek Japanese Waterstone with 4000 grit delivers a mirror finish with hardly any visible marks. The fine surface polishes the edge and c...

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Tormek | Replacement Part EzyLock Shaft 200

Tormek

Stainless steel main shaft with EzyLock nut in composite.  The EzyLock ensures that the grindstone is held securely with no danger of unwind...

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Tormek | Replacement Part, Leather Honing Wheel, LA-220 - BPM Toolcraft
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Tormek | Replacement Part Leather Honing Wheel LA-220

Tormek

   The Tormek LA-220 Leather Tyred Honing Wheel gently removes the burr which develops during grinding.  When used with a dab of Tormek Hon...

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DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone-Fine

DMT

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

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Tormek | TC-800 Case

Tormek

The Tormek Case keeps your jigs and accessories organized and is easy to carry thanks to the premium leather handle. The case is made of high-q...

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Multi-Sharp | Diamond Tool Sharpener - BPM Toolcraft
R 479.00
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Multi-Sharp | Diamond Tool Sharpener

Multi-Sharp

Diamond Tool Sharpener Three sharpening surfaces – flat, ½ round and groove – put a razor-sharp edge on a wide range of tools DIY: Multi-to...

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Kakuri | Honing Guide

Kakuri

Honing Guide for Smoothing Planes and Chisels (KBS-50) Simplify tool sharpening and achieve professional results with this honing guide for smoo...

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Dmt | Dia-Flat™ Lapping Plate 95 Micron

DMT

  The Dia-Flat™ Lapping Plate is designed to easily flatten all conventional and waterstones faster than any other method. Using the new revolut...

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DMT | Diafold® Chainsaw File, 7/32" Coarse - BPM Toolcraft
DMT | Diafold® Chainsaw File, 7/32" Coarse - BPM Toolcraft
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R 442.00
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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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Tork Craft | Mini Dressing Stone, 25,4 X 9,5mm (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
R 12.01
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R 9.00
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R 9.00

Tork Craft | Mini Dressing Stone 25,4 X 9,5mm

Tork Craft

Mini Dressing Stone Stone dresser for grinding points and wheels The dressing stone is used to clean and unclog any grinding point or grindin...

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Multi-Sharp | Secateur, Pruner & Lopper Sharpener (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
Multi-Sharp | Secateur, Pruner & Lopper Sharpener (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
R 228.85
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R 228.85
R 179.00
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Multi-Sharp | Secateur Pruner & Lopper Sharpener

Multi-Sharp

Secateur Pruner & Lopper Sharpener A complete new idea which puts back the precision sharp edge on your secateurs. This tool accurately re-g...

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Tormek | Replacement Part, Diamond Tip for ADV-50D & TT-50, Exchange, ADV-D - BPM Toolcraft
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Tormek | Replacement Part Diamond Tip for ADV-50D & TT-50 Exchange ADV-D

Tormek

    The Tormek ADV-D Replacement Diamond Tip fits both the ADV-50D and the TT-50 Waterstone Truing Tools.  

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Tormek | Accessory, Woodturner's Instruction Box, DVD & Handbook Combo, TNT-300 - BPM Toolcraft
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Tormek | Accessory Woodturner's Instruction Box DVD & Handbook Combo TNT-300

Tormek

   The Tormek TNT-300 consists of a DVD and detailed handbook, teaching you how to shape, sharpen and hone all of your turning tools.

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Multi-Sharp | Knife & Scissor Sharpener

Multi-Sharp

 2 in 1 Knife & Scissor Sharpener Sharpens even large blunt knives making them sharp as new Tungsten Carbide sharpening heads Dimens...

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Narex | Compound Sharpening Stone Coarse 100G/Fine 320G

Narex

Compound Sharpening Stone Flat sharpening stone for sharpening and honing of various carving tools. Corundum (grey): coarse 100G/ fine 320G

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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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Dmt | 10" Duosharp® Bench Stone Fine/Coarse With Base

DMT

  The innovative, multi-patented DuoSharp® Bench Stone is a precision flat, two diamond surfaced sharpener guaranteed to provide consistent, even ...

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Tormek | Accessory, The Tormek DVD, DVD-2 - BPM Toolcraft
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Tormek | Accessory The Tormek DVD DVD-2

Tormek

    The new Tormek DVD-2 Instruction DVD clearly demonstrates the Tormek method for grinding, sharpening and honing edge tools.  This DVD bri...

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