{"product_id":"benchmade-guided-honing-tool","title":"Benchmade Guided Honing Tool","description":"\u003cmeta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Guided Honing Tool\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A compact pocket sized sharpening tool featuring a fixed 20 degree angle ceramic rod and leather strop for daily knife maintenance.\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/hollow-quill-kwtp.here.now\/\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eGuided Honing Tool\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Barlow+Condensed:wght@400;600;700;800\u0026family=Barlow:wght@300;400;500;600\u0026display=swap');\n:root { --black: #0a0a0a; --white: #ffffff; --mid: #f5f5f5; --border: #e8e8e8; --muted: #999; --body: #222; }\n* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n.spur-wrap { font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; background: var(--white); color: var(--black); max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 16px; }\n.tab-radio { display: none; }\n.tab-nav { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: nowrap; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: center; }\n.tab-nav label { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 9px 12px; background: var(--mid); color: var(--body); border: 1px solid var(--border); cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.15s; border-radius: 2px; display: inline-block; user-select: none; white-space: nowrap; margin: 0; }\n.tab-nav label:hover { color: var(--black); border-color: #aaa; }\n.tab-panels .tab-panel { display: none; }\n#tab-desc:checked ~ .tab-nav label[for=\"tab-desc\"],\n#tab-key:checked ~ .tab-nav label[for=\"tab-key\"],\n#tab-specs:checked ~ .tab-nav label[for=\"tab-specs\"],\n#tab-care:checked ~ .tab-nav label[for=\"tab-care\"] { background: var(--black); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--black); }\n#tab-desc:checked ~ .tab-panels .desc-panel { display: block; }\n#tab-key:checked ~ .tab-panels .key-panel { display: block; }\n#tab-specs:checked ~ .tab-panels .specs-panel { display: block; }\n#tab-care:checked ~ .tab-panels .care-panel { display: block; }\n.spur-panel p { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body); margin-bottom: 16px; }\n.desc-intro { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--body); margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }\n.key-section { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 16px 0; }\n.key-section:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n.key-title { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n.key-desc { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.5; }\n.spec-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }\n.spec-key { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); padding: 12px 16px 12px 0; }\n.spec-val { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--body); padding: 12px 0; line-height: 1.5; }\n.spec-category { font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 24px 0 8px 0; color: var(--muted); }\n.spec-category:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n@media (max-width: 600px) { .spec-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .spec-key { padding-bottom: 2px; } .spec-val { padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 12px; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spur-wrap\"\u003e\n\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"spur-tabs\" id=\"tab-desc\" class=\"tab-radio\" checked\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"spur-tabs\" id=\"tab-key\" class=\"tab-radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"spur-tabs\" id=\"tab-specs\" class=\"tab-radio\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"spur-tabs\" id=\"tab-care\" class=\"tab-radio\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-nav\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"tab-desc\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"tab-key\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"tab-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/label\u003e\u003clabel for=\"tab-care\"\u003eCare\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panels\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel desc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"desc-intro\"\u003eThe Benchmade Guided Honing Tool is a compact, pocket-sized sharpener designed for maintaining the edge on your knife between factory sharpenings. Built around a fixed 20° angle that matches Benchmade's standard factory edge geometry, it eliminates the guesswork of freehand sharpening — guide the blade through the rods at the preset angle and you get consistent results every time. The dual-surface design pairs a ceramic rod for restoring the working edge with a leather strop for finishing and polishing, delivering the kind of refined edge that holds up through hard use. At just 1 oz, it slips into a pocket, pack, or range bag without weighing you down — the maintenance tool that travels with the knife it sharpens. A natural companion to Benchmade's LifeSharp service for the daily touch-ups that keep knives performing between full factory tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel key-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eBenchmade-Engineered Honing Tool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eBenchmade's pocket-sized sharpening tool — designed and spec'd to match the brand's standard knife edge geometry. The maintenance tool that travels with the knife it sharpens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003e20° Fixed Angle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003ePreset 20° angle matches Benchmade's standard factory edge geometry, eliminating the guesswork of freehand sharpening. Guide the blade through the rods at the fixed angle and get consistent results every time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eCeramic Sharpening Rod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eCeramic rod surface restores the working edge — removes the wire edge and resets dull or rolled edges back to sharpness. Slower-cutting than diamond, which means more control for the touch-ups that maintain an already-sharp edge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eLeather Strop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eLeather strop surface finishes and polishes the edge after sharpening — removes any remaining wire edge and aligns the micro-edge for cleaner, longer-lasting sharpness. The same two-step process professional sharpeners use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eDual-Surface Design\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eCeramic rod and leather strop on a single compact tool — sharpen and finish in one pass. No need to carry separate sharpening and stropping tools; everything you need for daily edge maintenance fits in a pocket.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003ePocket-Sized \u0026amp; Portable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eAt just 1 oz, the compact form factor slips into a pocket, pack, range bag, or vehicle glove box. The maintenance tool you actually carry — because the best sharpener is the one you have with you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eNo-Skill Sharpening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eFixed-angle guides eliminate the learning curve of freehand sharpening. Designed to deliver consistent results whether you've been sharpening knives for decades or this is your first time picking up a rod.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eBenchmade Warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eBuilt to Benchmade's standards and backed by the same warranty and quality commitment as the knives it maintains. Designed for the lifetime of the knives it sharpens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel specs-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spec-category\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eGuided honing tool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e20° (preset, fixed)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003e1 oz (28.35 g)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"spec-category\"\u003eSharpening Surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eSharpening Rod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eCeramic (restores working edge)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFinishing Surface\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eLeather strop (polishes and aligns micro-edge)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"spec-category\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eBenchmade knives with 20° factory edge geometry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-key\"\u003eBest Use Case\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-val\"\u003eDaily touch-ups between full LifeSharp services\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CARE PANEL --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-panel care-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eUse the Guided Honing Tool for daily touch-ups that maintain an already-sharp edge — not for restoring a knife that's gone fully dull. A few light passes on the ceramic rod after a day's hard use resets the edge before it has a chance to dull further, and a few passes on the leather strop aligns the micro-edge for clean cuts. For knives that have dulled beyond what a touch-up can fix, use a more aggressive sharpening method or send the knife in for Benchmade's LifeSharp service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003ePlace the blade against the ceramic rod at the guided angle and draw it across the rod with light, even pressure — pulling the blade from heel to tip, alternating sides. Five to ten light passes per side is typically enough for a touch-up. Follow with a few passes on the leather strop, pulling the blade flat against the leather (edge trailing) to remove any wire edge and polish the micro-edge. The whole process takes less than a minute per knife.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eCleaning the Tool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eWipe the ceramic rod with a soft, dry cloth after use to remove any metal particles. For the leather strop, brush off any accumulated metal dust with a soft brush (a toothbrush works well) or wipe gently with a dry cloth. Avoid getting the leather wet — moisture can damage the strop's surface and reduce its effectiveness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eStore the Guided Honing Tool in a dry environment away from extreme temperatures. Keep the leather strop away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve its surface. The compact size makes it easy to keep with the knives it sharpens — pocket, range bag, drawer, or workbench.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-title\"\u003eBenchmade LifeSharp Service\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"key-desc\"\u003eFor full factory sharpening beyond what the Guided Honing Tool can deliver, Benchmade's LifeSharp program covers free lifetime professional sharpening, cleaning, oiling, and re-calibration. Send the knife in or visit any authorized Benchmade dealer. The Guided Honing Tool handles the daily touch-ups; LifeSharp handles the full tune-ups.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"Benchmade","offers":[{"title":"20°","offer_id":53215752487232,"sku":"50080","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/7487\/5549\/files\/50080_db9d1ef4-53cc-4f89-81b0-8f1111677c4e.jpg?v=1790280644","url":"https:\/\/spokex.com\/products\/benchmade-guided-honing-tool","provider":"SX Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}