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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 | 4" Diamond Whetstone for use with Aligner-Toolcraft
DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone for use with Aligner-Toolcraft Sold out

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 addr...

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DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone-Extra-Coarse-Toolcraft
DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone-Extra-Coarse-Toolcraft
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 A...

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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
Narex Tool Narex | Honing Guide-Honing Guide- Toolcraft Sold out

Narex | Honing Guide

Narex

A honing guide is really an essential for sharpening plane irons and chisels if the intention is to maintain or renew a clean, straight bevel. In...

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Multi-Sharp | Chainsaw Sharpener Kit 3/16" 4,8mm-Toolcraft
R 719.00
R 719.00 - R 719.00
R 719.00
R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00

Multi-Sharp | Chainsaw Sharpener Kit 3/16" 4,8mm

Multi-Sharp

Chainsaw Sharpener Kit 3/16" 4,8mm The Multi-Sharp® Chainsaw Sharpening Kit restores a sharp new cutting edge to the cutters of a chainsaw, wi...

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R 719.00
R 719.00 - R 719.00
R 719.00
R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 2.5" Mini-Hone® Offset Fine-Toolcraft
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Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 2.5" Mini-Hone® Offset Fine

DMT

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

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Dmt | Diafold® Flat Folding File Coarse-Toolcraft
Dmt | Diafold® Flat Folding File Coarse-Toolcraft
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Dmt | Diafold® Flat Folding File 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 ...

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DMT | Diamond Cone Medium Fine-Toolcraft
DMT | Diamond Cone Medium Fine-Toolcraft
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DMT | Diamond Cone Medium Fine

DMT

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

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DMT | Double Sided Diafold Sharpener Fine/Extra Fine-Toolcraft
DMT | Double Sided Diafold Sharpener Fine/Extra Fine-Toolcraft
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DMT | Double Sided Diafold Sharpener Fine/Extra Fine

DMT

  Offering two stage sharpening and a compact design, the Double Sided Diafold Sharpener is as strong as it is versatile. Two different grits ...

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Tormek | Composite Honing Wheel-Toolcraft
R 1,840.00 - R 1,840.00
R 1,840.00
R 1,850.00
R 1,850.00 - R 1,850.00
R 1,850.00

Tormek | Composite Honing Wheel

Tormek

    The Composite Honing Wheel has integrated polish to remove the burr and is easy to use. Fits Tormek T-8, Tormek T-7 and Tormek 2000. The ...

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R 1,840.00 - R 1,840.00
R 1,840.00
R 1,850.00
R 1,850.00 - R 1,850.00
R 1,850.00
DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone™ Deluxe Set of 4 in Pouch W4K - Toolcraft
DMT | 4" Diamond Whetstone™ Deluxe Set of 4 in Pouch W4K - Toolcraft
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Dmt | 4" Diamond Whetstone™ Deluxe Set Of 4 In Pouch W4K

DMT

     4" Diamond Whetstone™ Kit of 4 Assorted Models Convenient 4” pocket models of Diamond Whetstone™ and Machinist sharpeners with convenient bl...

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Tormek | Multi Base (New)-Toolcraft
Tormek | Multi Base (New)-Toolcraft
R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00 - R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00
R 1,899.00
R 1,899.00 - R 1,899.00
R 1,899.00

Tormek | Multi Base (New)

Tormek

Get a flat bevel, or convert horizontal mounts to vertical The MB-102 Multi Base allows you to sharpen on the side of Tormek's diamond grind...

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R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00 - R 1,945.00
R 1,945.00
R 1,899.00
R 1,899.00 - R 1,899.00
R 1,899.00
Kakuri | Whetstone Stand-Toolcraft
Kakuri | Whetstone Stand-Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Whetstone Stand

Kakuri

Whetstone Stand This is a convenient grinding stone stand for stable blade sharpening. Overall Length (mm): 265 Weight (g): 142

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Multi-Sharp | Replacement HSS Drill Setter for MS2001-Toolcraft
R 17.94
R 17.94 - R 17.94
R 17.94
R 14.00
R 14.00 - R 14.00
R 14.00

Multi-Sharp | Replacement HSS Drill Setter for MS2001

Multi-Sharp

HSS Drill Setter Replacement HSS Drill Setter for Sharpener Attachment (MS2001)

R 17.94
R 17.94 - R 17.94
R 17.94
R 14.00
R 14.00 - R 14.00
R 14.00
Multi-Sharp | Replacement 7mm Collet for MS2001-Toolcraft
R 17.94
R 17.94 - R 17.94
R 17.94
R 14.00
R 14.00 - R 14.00
R 14.00

Multi-Sharp | Replacement 7mm Collet for MS2001

Multi-Sharp

7mm Replacement Collet for MS2001 Drill Bit Sharpener

R 17.94
R 17.94 - R 17.94
R 17.94
R 14.00
R 14.00 - R 14.00
R 14.00
Dmt | Dia-Flat™ Lapping Plate-Toolcraft
Dmt | Dia-Flat™ Lapping Plate-Toolcraft
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Dmt | Dia-Flat™ Lapping Plate

DMT

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

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Dmt | Dia-Sharp® 2.5" Mini-Hone Offset Extra-Fine-Toolcraft
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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 pro...

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Dmt | Diafold® Flat Folding File Extra-Coarse-Toolcraft
Dmt | Diafold® Flat Folding File Extra-Coarse-Toolcraft
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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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Tormek | T2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener System (T-2) - Online Only - Toolcraft
Tormek | T2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener System (T-2) - Online Only - Toolcraft
R 17,790.00
R 17,790.00 - R 17,790.00
R 17,790.00
R 17,499.00
R 17,499.00 - R 17,499.00
R 17,499.00

Tormek | T2 Pro Kitchen Knife Sharpener System (T-2)

Tormek

With Tormek T-2, you get a professional grinding experience The concept is a further development of the whetstone, which in combination with...

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R 17,790.00
R 17,790.00 - R 17,790.00
R 17,790.00
R 17,499.00
R 17,499.00 - R 17,499.00
R 17,499.00
Drill Doctor | Sharpener 2.5-19mm with Grinding Attachment - Online only - Toolcraft
R 7,791.83
R 7,791.83 - R 7,791.83
R 7,791.83
R 6,078.00
R 6,078.00 - R 6,078.00
R 6,078.00

Drill Doctor | Sharpener 2.5-19mm with Grinding Attachment

Drill Doctor

Don't let dull drill bits slow you down! Top-of-the-line professional bit sharpener from Drill Doctor is built to handle larger drill bits - up to ...

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R 7,791.83
R 7,791.83 - R 7,791.83
R 7,791.83
R 6,078.00
R 6,078.00 - R 6,078.00
R 6,078.00
Multi-Sharp | Garden Tool Sharpener, 4 in 1 - Toolcraft
Multi-Sharp | Garden Tool Sharpener, 4 in 1 - Toolcraft
R 358.80
R 358.80 - R 358.80
R 358.80
R 280.00
R 280.00 - R 280.00
R 280.00

Multi-Sharp | Garden Tool Sharpener 4 in 1

Multi-Sharp

4 in 1 Garden Tool Sharpener  The Multi-Sharp Garden Tool Sharpener is a complete 4 in 1 tool to easily and quickly sharpen all of your garden t...

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R 358.80
R 358.80 - R 358.80
R 358.80
R 280.00
R 280.00 - R 280.00
R 280.00
Tormek | Accessory, Moulding Knife Jig Attachment, SVP-80 - Toolcraft
Tormek | Accessory, Moulding Knife Jig Attachment, SVP-80 - Toolcraft
R 3,999.00
R 3,999.00 - R 3,999.00
R 3,999.00
R 3,790.00
R 3,790.00 - R 3,790.00
R 3,790.00

Tormek | Accessory Moulding Knife Jig Attachment SVP-80

Tormek

  The Tormek SVP-80 Moulding Knife Jig Attachment is designed to sharpen all shapes and makes of moulding knives with 24, 30 or 38 mm distance b...

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R 3,999.00
R 3,999.00 - R 3,999.00
R 3,999.00
R 3,790.00
R 3,790.00 - R 3,790.00
R 3,790.00
Suehiro | Whetstone Holder with Tray-Toolcraft
Suehiro | Whetstone Holder with Tray-Toolcraft
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Suehiro | Whetstone Holder with Tray

Suehiro

Whetstone Holder with Tray This is a set that includes a whetstone stand (No. 36) that can securely hold the whetstone and a tray that does no...

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Multi-Sharp | Replacement Holder for MS2001-Toolcraft
R 37.72
R 37.72 - R 37.72
R 37.72
R 30.00
R 30.00 - R 30.00
R 30.00

Multi-Sharp | Replacement Holder for MS2001

Multi-Sharp

Replacement Holder for MS2001

R 37.72
R 37.72 - R 37.72
R 37.72
R 30.00
R 30.00 - R 30.00
R 30.00
Multi-Sharp | Replacement Wheel Grey Aluminium Oxide-Toolcraft
Multi-Sharp | Replacement Wheel Grey Aluminium Oxide-Toolcraft
R 218.50
R 218.50 - R 218.50
R 218.50
R 171.00
R 171.00 - R 171.00
R 171.00

Multi-Sharp | Replacement Wheel Grey Aluminium Oxide

Multi-Sharp

 Replacement Wheel Grey Aluminium Oxide Replacement Wheel Complete with bearings Max rpm: 3000 Ø 36mm/8mm

R 218.50
R 218.50 - R 218.50
R 218.50
R 171.00
R 171.00 - R 171.00
R 171.00

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