Kakuri Honing Guide – Precision Sharpening Jig for Smoothing Planes and Chisels

Why you’ll love it

• Locks blades at a consistent bevel angle, removing guesswork from sharpening
• Adjustable jaws securely hold a wide range of chisels and plane irons
• Smooth-rolling base ensures even pressure and controlled movement on stones
• Durable steel construction delivers long-term reliability under regular use
• Works seamlessly with both Japanese and Western-style blades
• Compact, intuitive design suits beginners while meeting professional expectations

Quick specs

• Brand: Kakuri
• Tool type: Honing guide / sharpening jig
• Material: Steel construction
• Key mechanism: Adjustable clamping jaws with smooth-rolling base
• Best for: Sharpening chisels and plane irons with consistent bevel angles

About this honing guide

The Kakuri Honing Guide is designed to bring accuracy and repeatability to one of the most critical steps in woodworking: sharpening. Maintaining a consistent bevel angle by hand can be difficult, especially over long sessions. This guide solves that problem by holding your blade securely and keeping the angle steady from start to finish.

Crafted in Japan from durable steel, the guide is built for reliability rather than shortcuts. Its solid construction and smooth action allow you to focus on the sharpening process itself, helping you achieve sharp, predictable results without unnecessary effort or frustration.

Performance & use cases

At the heart of this honing guide is stability. The adjustable jaws clamp firmly onto blades of varying widths, from narrow chisels to wider plane irons, ensuring nothing shifts during sharpening. Once set, the guide maintains the chosen angle consistently across the full edge.

The smooth-rolling base distributes pressure evenly as it moves across the sharpening stone. This reduces uneven wear, prevents rocking, and helps produce a uniform edge. Over time, this consistency leads to sharper tools, better surface finishes, and more efficient work at the bench.

In UAE workshops—whether compact home setups or professional woodworking spaces—this honing guide supports regular tool maintenance without complexity. It is especially useful for makers who sharpen frequently and value repeatable results that extend tool life and improve cutting performance.

How to use (quick guide)

• Insert the blade into the guide and adjust the jaws to secure it firmly
• Set the desired bevel angle according to your sharpening setup
• Place the guide and blade flat on the sharpening stone
• Use steady, even strokes while maintaining light, consistent pressure
• Check progress regularly and repeat on finer stones as needed
• After sharpening, release the blade and wipe the guide clean

UAE delivery & returns

• UAE delivery: 1–2 days
• Returns: 7 days
• Shipping shown in cart at checkout.

Brand craftsmanship

Kakuri tools are made in Sanjo, Japan, a region internationally respected for its long tradition of metalworking and toolmaking. The brand focuses on practical design, durability, and precision, producing tools that support proper technique rather than compensating for poor habits. This honing guide reflects that philosophy, offering a straightforward solution built to perform reliably over time.

Final note

Sharp tools define the quality of woodworking results. The Kakuri Honing Guide helps you achieve that sharpness consistently, safely, and efficiently. By removing uncertainty from the sharpening process, it allows you to focus on craftsmanship rather than correction. Whether you are maintaining daily-use tools or refining edges for detailed work, this guide is a dependable addition that improves both results and confidence at the bench.