Patent · US Expired

Sharpening and deburring tool with blade guide

US5488885A · kind A · utility

11Cited by
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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 4, 1994
Grant dateFeb 6, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 4, 2014

Classification

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

Abstract

A hand-held sharpener tool for a knife or similar implement comprises a unitary body having first and second sections; sharpening elements mounted in the first section; the second section being located rearwardly of the sharpening elements and comprising an elongated handle on an upper side of the body, an elongated hand guard extending rearwardly of the sharpening elements, and a blade guide located on a lower side of the body, the hand guard being located between the handle and the blade guide whereby sufficient space is provided for a user's fingers to extend between the handle and the hand guard.

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