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Hand-held knife sharpener

US5163251A · kind A · utility

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5References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1991
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 22, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D15/081
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A handy knife sharpener comprising two symmetric side frames connected together to hold two crossed abrasive rods therein for sharpening cutting tools, wherein the peripheral edge thereof comprises a hand-hold portion at one end for comfortable and positive grip, a bevel slot at the top for supporting and guiding the knife to be sharpened, a sloping surface portion at an opposite end at right angle relative to said bevel slot for stopping against the ground of a work table. The position of each abrasive rod can be changed once it is worn at a fixed area on the peripheral grinding surface thereof.

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