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

| Product # | Description |
| 05M40.01 | Veritas® Steel Honing Plate |
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
| Product # | Description |
| 05M40.01 | Veritas® Steel Honing Plate |