Adjustable sharpening apparatus and method for cutting implements

Abstract

A sharpening apparatus includes a base having a top surface with a channel or mounting rail. A clamping assembly and at least one angle adjustment assembly are releasably securable to base using the rail or channel. When installed, the clamping assembly includes comprising a pair of jaws extending substantially perpendicularly upward from the top surface in opposed alignment and distal ends adjustably spaced to grip a cutting implement. The angle adjustment assembly has a bracket and a rod receptacle pivotably attached to the bracket. A longitudinal guide rod has an end portion constructed to be releasably secured to the rod receptacle. The sharpening apparatus is constructed to be reversibly assembled with the clamping assembly and the at least one angle adjustment assembly secured to the mounting rail with the angle adjustment assembly adjustably spaced from the clamping assembly, and with the first rod end portion secured to the rod receptacle.