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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 12, 2007
Stanley A. Watson, Franklin, MA (US);
Stanley A. Watson, Franklin, MA (US);
Vogel Capital Inc., Marlborough, MA (US);
Abstract
A sharpening guide assembly to be removably attached to a sharpening stone to provide for smooth, controlled and accurate motion when sharpening a blade is provided. The assembly includes a body portion forming a platform adapted to receive the sharpening tool. A magnet is disposed within a recess formed in the platform. The magnet aids in removably attaching the sharpening tool to the guide assembly. The body portion includes guide rails to stabilize and aid in the attachment of the sharpening tool to the guide assembly. A guide rod is affixed to the body portion. The sharpening guide assembly may be used with a sharpening tool including metal and having a substantially planar sharpening surface. A clamping device for holding a blade to be sharpened is slidably coupled to the guide rod of the assembly and is drawn back and forth along the guide rod for sharpening the blade.