Q: What is this honing plate used with?
It's designed as a substrate for diamond paste (available separately), which you apply to the plate's surface to create a fast-cutting sharpening abrasive.
05M4001 - Veritas Steel Honing Plate, each
Precision-ground to a flatness tolerance of 0.005" over the entire surface, this honing plate is an excellent substrate for diamond paste. Made of dimensionally stable low-carbon steel, it will retain its flatness over a lifetime of ordinary use; unlike sharpening stones, it will never need truing.
The machining process creates a regular surface pattern, imparting a very slight texture to help capture the diamond grit without compromising overall flatness. In use, the diamond particles readily embed into the softer steel, combining to form a durable, fast-cutting abrasive surface. Having a dedicated plate for each grit size used lets you work through grits progressively without risk of cross-contamination.
Plates can be glued to a backing board for ease of handling and storage. Similar in size to a regular water stone, each measures 8" × 3" × 3/8" and weighs just under 2 1/2 lb. Sold individually.
Made in Canada.
It's designed as a substrate for diamond paste (available separately), which you apply to the plate's surface to create a fast-cutting sharpening abrasive.
It's precision-ground to a flatness tolerance of 0.005" over the entire surface, which helps ensure consistent, even contact with your blade during honing.
No. Dedicating one plate per grit size lets you work progressively through grits without contaminating a finer stage with coarser grit.
| Materials | Low-carbon steel |
| Dimensions | 8" × 3" × 3/8" |
| Weight | Just under 2 1/2 lb |
| Includes | Steel honing plate |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Steel Honing Plate
Precision-ground to a flatness tolerance of 0.005" over the entire surface, this honing plate is an excellent substrate for diamond paste. Made of dimensionally stable low-carbon steel, it will retain its flatness over a lifetime of ordinary use; unlike sharpening stones, it will never need truing.
The machining process creates a regular surface pattern, imparting a very slight texture to help capture the diamond grit without compromising overall flatness. In use, the diamond particles readily embed into the softer steel, combining to form a durable, fast-cutting abrasive surface. Having a dedicated plate for each grit size used lets you work through grits progressively without risk of cross-contamination.
Plates can be glued to a backing board for ease of handling and storage. Similar in size to a regular water stone, each measures 8" × 3" × 3/8" and weighs just under 2 1/2 lb. Sold individually.
Made in Canada.
