{"title":"Honing Guides","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHoning Guides – Precision Sharpening for Chisels \u0026amp; Plane Blades\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAchieve consistent, accurate sharpening angles with our range of honing guides for woodworking tools. Designed to hold chisels and plane irons securely while sharpening, these practical accessories help maintain precise bevel angles and produce sharp, reliable cutting edges. Discover Veritas Mk.II honing systems with adjustable angle settings, alongside side-clamping guides for a variety of blade widths. The range also includes Axminster honing guides, Rider sharpening kits and specialist camber rollers for creating gently curved plane blade edges. Whether you're restoring a worn cutting edge or maintaining your favourite hand tools, honing guides make sharpening more controlled and repeatable, helping you achieve better results on sharpening stones.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"axminster-honing-guide","title":"Axminster Honing Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Axminster honing guide is very similar in design to the classic Eclipse 36. It is an ideal tool for achieving a consistent bevel angle, everytime you sharpen a blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide offers two tool-clamping positions. The upper jaw accommodates blades up to 78mm(3-1\/8\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) wide. A lower V-groove secures bevel edge chisels or thin tools from 3mm(1\/8\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) to 48mm(1-7\/8\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bevel angle depends on the blade's projection in front of the guide. Typically, plane irons in the upper jaw: 50mm(2\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) gives 25\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e and 38mm(1-1\/2\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) gives 30\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e. Chisels or blades placed between the lower jaws: 40mm(1-9\/16\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) for 25\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e or 30mm(1-3\/16\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) for 30\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e. We recommend constructing a very simple jig to make setting quick and simple. Using a jig will guarantee consistent bevel angles everytime you sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide’s 19mm(3\/4\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) diameter by 12mm(1\/2\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) wide roller allows you to hone both straight cutting edges or, by slightly rocking the guide, put a crown on an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54115706503515,"sku":"340147","price":8.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/340147_xl.jpg?v=1789756258"},{"product_id":"veritas-mk-ii-honing-system","title":"Veritas Mk.II Honing System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe main feature of the Veritas Mk.II is its blade registration system squaring and setting the blade in one easy step. The Mk.II Guide has three bevel angle range configurations: a high angle (25\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e to 54\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e in seven increments), standard (15\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e to 40\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e in six increments), and a third for back bevels. The registration jig slides onto the guide body, centering and squaring the blade using an integral fence. The clamping mechanism registers on the face of the blade and is designed to accept flat and tapered blades, as well as blades with irregular geometry. The Mk.II features a three-position eccentric roller allowing a micro-bevel to be honed quickly and accurately after only a simple turn of a knob. The 50mm wide roller is stable for even the narrowest of blades. The guide can easily accommodate chisels or blades from 12 to 72mm wide and up to 13mm thick. \u003cspecial id=\"22\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003eSharpening stone not included\u003cspecial id=\"23\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116031955291,"sku":"200810","price":51.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/200810_xl.jpg?v=1789759379"},{"product_id":"veritas-skew-registration-jig","title":"Veritas Skew Registration Jig","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn accessory for the Veritas Mk.II honing guide, it is used in place of the standard 90\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e jig to set both skew and bevel angles, left and right on chisel and plane blades. The jig's aluminium base has the angles laser etched from 10\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e to 45\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e  in 5\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e increments plus 18\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e, 22\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e and 28\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e  marks. Bevel angle settings allow for 20\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e, 25\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e, 30\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e and 35\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e bevels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116240228699,"sku":"202390","price":27.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/202390_xl.jpg?v=1789759742"},{"product_id":"veritas-camber-roller","title":"Veritas Camber Roller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an attachment specifically designed for use with the Veritas Mk.II Honing Guide. When planing on large, flat surfaces, it is often desirable to hone a slight curve, or camber, into the edge of the blade. The Veritas Camber Roller Assembly has a barrel-shaped roller that allows limited rocking, whilst still maintaining an accurate and consistent bevel angle. Simply replace the standard roller assembly with the camber assembly and sharpen. The blade is still set using the registration jig, and the camber roller includes the standard eccentric system allowing micro-bevels to be honed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54116288823643,"sku":"202489","price":22.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/202489_xl.jpg?v=1789759814"},{"product_id":"rider-sharpening-station","title":"Rider Sharpening Station","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 250mm (10\") x 315mm (12\") the Rider Sharpening Board is CNC machined from 13mm (1\/2\") thick synthetic resin laminate. This is the same material used to produce our kitchen worktop jigs. It is unaffected by oil or water and easy to keep clean. Four rubber feet give stability whilst sharpening and ensure the board will not creep across the bench in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stone recess is 228mm (11\") x 89mm (3.1\/2\"), (This matches the Rider Double Sided Diamond Bench Stone). It is a simple matter to hold shorter stones in place using a homemade wedge or spacer to fill any gap. A stone needs to be just snug enough to prevent movement back and forth as you sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strop is 203mm (8\") x 65mm (2.1\/2\") quality split grain leather. The strop removes any remaining minute wire edge and puts a final high polish finish on your edge tools. It is a matter of personal preference whether you use it with or without a polishing compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to work in conjunction with an Rider Honing Guide it is as effective with similar Eclipse type guides. The edges of the board feature recesses which act as set-up guides for bevel angles of 25°, 30° and 45° for plane irons plus 25° and 30° bevel angles for chisels. This forms a very effect sharpening station with guaranteed repeatability for sharpening or honing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspecial id=\"22\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003eSupplied with: Board, Strop, Paste and instructions (does not include sharpening stone)\u003cspecial id=\"23\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117963661659,"sku":"101171","price":48.11,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/101171_xl.jpg?v=1789770717"},{"product_id":"veritas-deluxe-mk-ii-honing-guide-set","title":"Veritas Deluxe Mk.II Honing Guide Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most versatile Veritas honing guide set to date. This 5 piece deluxe honing guide set includes both the standard and narrow blade clamping heads, as well as the angle registration jig, straight roller base and camber roller base. Combined the heads accept blades ranging from 3mm(1\/8\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) to 72mm(2.7\/8\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) wide. The bases offer the options of straight or slightly cambered edges on your blades. The completely predicable results this set offers for a wide variety of blades makes it one of the most useful sharpening aids in the workshop of anyone who works with hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117964775771,"sku":"101262","price":111.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/101262_xl.jpg?v=1789770734"},{"product_id":"veritas-narrow-blade-clamp-head-only","title":"Veritas Narrow Blade Clamp Head Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe narrow blade clamping head is available separately as an accessory for existing owners of the standard Mk.II honing guide. It is interchangeable with the standard head in seconds. It securely clamps blades as narrow as 3mm(1\/8\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) and up to 38mm(1.1\/2\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) square to the jig. This head further extends the scope of your standard Mk.II jig.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117964906843,"sku":"101261","price":39.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/101261_xl.jpg?v=1789770743"},{"product_id":"veritas-mk-ii-standard-narrow-blade-honing-guide-set","title":"Veritas Mk.II Standard Narrow Blade Honing Guide Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis honing guide overcomes the problem of accurately sharpening narrow blades. This unique guide consists of the narrow-blade clamping head, the standard roller base and the angle registration jig. The guide clamps blades from 3mm(1\/8\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) to 38mm(1.1\/2\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) wide. The specially designed parallel jaws ensure your blades stay square to the jig. The jig takes blades with bevelled or square edges. The canted jaws always keep them centred and tight to the reference face of the jig. It accepts bevel edge chisels up to 12mm(15\/32\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) thick and square edged chisels up to 9mm(11\/32\u003cspecial id=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e) thick. The guide hones bevel angles from 15\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e to 40\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e and back bevels from 10\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e to 20\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117964939611,"sku":"101257","price":78.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/101257_xl.jpg?v=1789770750"},{"product_id":"veritas-miniature-honing-guide-mk-i","title":"Veritas Miniature Honing Guide MK.I","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt may be stating the obvious, but at some point the blades of the Veritas miniature tools will require sharpening and honing. This 1\/3 scale version of the Veritas Mk1 honing guide is a natural extension to the Veritas miniature tool collection. This fully functional honing guide will help keep the miniature blades in peak condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide consists of a honing guide and an angle jig. The honing guide has a die-cast aluminium body that rides on a brass roller and accepts blades up to 19mm wide. The stainless steel clamping knob holds the blade against a pad in the guide. The angle setting jig has a 63mm long base and a 5-sided wheel that you can turn to a selected facet. You can use it to set your blade angle to one of the 5 most common bevel angles (15\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e, 20\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e, 25\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e, 30\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e and 35\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e). With the blade loosely held in the honing guide, simply roll the guide up to the wheel and clamp the blade. You can return to exactly the same angle each time you want to hone a blade, ensuring accuracy and reducing sharpening time. In addition, you can use this guide for virtually any small blade in cases where a full size guide proves too clumsy. It works well with narrow plough plane and similar blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a French-fitted leatherette presentation box. Made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118393282907,"sku":"106746","price":33.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/106746_xl.jpg?v=1789778246"},{"product_id":"veritas-replacement-roller-for-mkii-honing-guide","title":"Veritas Replacement Roller for MKII Honing Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn use the roller of Veritas MkII honing guide is exposed to water and abrasive particles. The fine particles can get between the roller and the cam, causing wear and eventually spoiling the smooth running.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis replacement straight roller assembly for the Veritas MkII honing guide will restore your honing guide to peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118396330331,"sku":"106864","price":10.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/106864_xl.jpg?v=1789778469"},{"product_id":"veritas-short-blade-honing-guide","title":"Veritas Short-Blade Honing Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThanks to Veritas’ designers and engineers the problem we face when sharpening spokeshave, small or short blades has been solved. Spokeshave, small block plane and palm plane blades are too small for most guides. This Veritas honing guide does the trick and is simple and foolproof to set up and use. Blades up to 66mm wide are easily aligned with the guide’s registration jig. It will take blades up to 6.35mm thick and sharpen 25\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e or 30\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e bevels. The adjustable fingers on the guide hold blades of all shapes securely at the correct angle.  A shim included with the guide allows you to add a 2\u003cspecial id=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e micro-bevel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118445580635,"sku":"108354","price":47.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/108354_xl.jpg?v=1789780483"},{"product_id":"veritas-side-clamping-honing-guide","title":"Veritas Side-Clamping Honing Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoning guides of a similar design have been around for decades. The Veritas version is a huge improvement and a modern interpretation of this most useful of sharpening aides. The Veritas Side-clamping honing guide is far more functional, being able to take a much wider range of blades. The unique three-point clamping jaw design ensures whatever the blade, it is held securely and squarely. Hone chisels and plane blades ranging from 3mm to 63mm at consistent bevel angles. The guide can even hold plough and shoulder plane blades. The parallel jaws feature two blade-clamping positions. Generally, the upper for long blades; the lower for shorter blades. The jaws move relative to each other, ensuring that the blade is always centered on the brass roller. The fixed jaw on the guide is canted inward by 0.37mm by design, when the guide is tightened the blade is automatically aligned. This makes up for the play in the rods so the movable jaw can actually slide freely on the rods. In use keep even pressure and occasionally check progress by looking at the bevel, if it is not quite even; simply increase the pressure on the narrower side, or decrease pressure on the thicker side. Setting the blade extension for a given bevel can be easily done by using a simple, home-made registration jig. The instructions include a template that can be cut and glued directly onto a piece of wood or other rigid material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118445646171,"sku":"108353","price":35.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/108353_xl.jpg?v=1789780492"},{"product_id":"axminster-bevel-guide","title":"Axminster Bevel Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs woodworkers, it is through the sharpest of edges we achieve our best work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Axminster Professional Bevel Guide is an accessory made to fit our Axminster Professional Honing Guide Assembly For Ultimate Edge (105281). Once fitted it allows you to put a precise micro-bevel onto the blade using a bench stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bevel Guide can accept the tool whilst it is still mounted in the Honing Guide Assembly, having had its primary bevel ground on the Ultimate Edge Sharpening Machine. An angle scale lets you choose and set the precise angle for your preferred micro-bevel. With just a few passes over a fine diamond or waterstone, a superb edge can be achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving ground the primary bevel on any tool the secondary bevel or micro bevel does the work. It is exactly what it says: it is a micro bevel which can be honed very quickly each time the tool becomes dull. This greatly extends the time between the need for regrinding the primary bevel; thus greatly extending the life of the edge tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axminster Professional","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118481789275,"sku":"109388","price":58.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/109388_xl.jpg?v=1789781942"},{"product_id":"sharp-edge-replacement-hone-set","title":"Sharp Edge Replacement Hone Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdeal for sharpening and honing chisels, plane irons, machine blades and spokeshave blades, this Sharp Edge Hone Set is designed for use with the Sharp Edge Complete Kit. Manufactured using mono-crystalline diamonds electroplated onto a durable nickel steel backing, these hones provide fast, consistent cutting performance and long-lasting durability. Suitable for sharpening square-edged tools from 3mm to 85mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes 200, 400, 800 and 1,500g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GSHARP \u0026 Sharp Edge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118868091227,"sku":"114575","price":22.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/114575_xl.jpg?v=1789795015"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.axminstertools.com\/collections\/honing-guides.oembed","provider":"Axminster Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}