Abstract: A tool sharpener having a housing including an interior and an exterior, and at least one rotatable grinding stone disposed adjacent the housing. At least one storage space is disposed within the interior of the housing that is accessible from the exterior of the housing. In another form, a sharpener base is provided having an interior, an exterior and a storage space within the interior that is accessible from the exterior. The sharpener is connected to the base for use in connection therewith.

Abstract: A tool sharpener accessory having a base mounted on a support, a pivoting member pivotally mounted on the base and pivoting in at least a seesaw motion relative to the base, the pivoting ember having an axis of rotation adaptable for extending transverse to the axis of rotation of the grinding stone, and a securing mechanism for securing the tool to the pivoting member.

Abstract: A variable speed wet sharpener having a support, at least one grinding stone rotatably mounted on the support and having a contacting surface, a container of coolant disposed in a vicinity of the grinding stone for cooling the contacting surface of the grinding stone, a motor having a rotatable drive shaft for rotating the grinding stone, and a speed controller linked to the motor and transmitting signals to the motor for controlling the speed of the drive shaft within a plurality of low speed settings that avoids significant ejection of the coolant from the contacting surface of the grinding stone.