Abstract: A sharpening device is provided that can precisely adjust the angle of sharpening stones for use in a variety of ways and with many different types of knives and tools. The sharpening device has a first holder and a second holder positioned in a base. The first holder, the second holder, and the base may have respective pluralities of apertures, where a single aperture of the holder is aligned with a single aperture of the base at any given time. The first holder and the second holder may include indicia that align with respective apertures of the base. The base may include an angle gauge with a pointer, where the first holder or the second holder may be coupled to each other and/or to the pointer via geared surfaces. The sharpening device may include an actuatable thumb wheel, a base stand, safety rods, and/or securing components.

Abstract: A sharpening apparatus is provided. The sharpening apparatus includes a foldable case, a first sharpening tool, and a second sharpening tool. The first and second sharpening tools are associated with the foldable case and are rotatable between a storage position and a sharpening position.

Abstract: A sharpening apparatus is provided. The sharpening apparatus includes a foldable case, a first sharpening tool, and a second sharpening tool. The first and second sharpening tools are associated with the foldable case and are rotatable between a storage position and a sharpening position.

Abstract: A sharpening apparatus is provided. The sharpening apparatus includes a foldable case, a first sharpening tool, and a second sharpening tool. The first and second sharpening tools are associated with the foldable case and are rotatable between a storage position and a sharpening position.

Abstract: A sharpening apparatus is provided. The sharpening apparatus includes a foldable case, a first sharpening tool, and a second sharpening tool. The first and second sharpening tools are associated with the foldable case and are rotatable between a storage position and a sharpening position.

Abstract: A folding knife locking mechanism is provided which prevents the inadvertent closure of a knife blade by utilizing a releasable tang which is compressed between the heel end of the folding knife blade and a stop pin.

Abstract: A folding knife locking mechanism is provided which prevents the inadvertent closure of a knife blade by utilizing a releasable tang which is compressed between the heel end of the folding knife blade and a stop pin.

Abstract: A dual bladed folding knife is provided which has adjacent locking mechanisms positioned proximate to an upper edge of the knife handle and dual finger depressions adapted for engagement by a user's finger for releasing the knife blades from a first extended position of use and a second closed position.