Abstract: A hand held retractable abrasive sharpener having a rod formed with a tapered end portion and a partially cylindrical opposite end portion. A part of the partially cylindrical opposition end portion is flat. A slot is formed in the rod. Substantially all of the outer surfaces include layers of the rod have an abrasive material. The rod is carried in a carrying case for transport and storage in a locked relationship and being capable of being released and withdrawn for sharpening with carrying case serving as a holder.

Abstract: A chisel scabbard (10) comprises a pouch (12) and a belt clip (22). An insert (14) is received in the mouth (16) of the pouch (12) and is adapted to receive various sizes of chisel. A flat front surface (64) is provided with abrasion material to permit sharpening of the chisel. Clips (50) enable two scabbards to be connected together. A sharpener (90) is provided comprising an abrasion plate (110) mounted in a slider (100). The chisel displaces the plate in the slider on insertion of the chisel in the scabbard. The slider can be actuated to repeat the sharpening stroke. The pouch (12) can comprise two extruded sections (92, 94) and end caps (96, 14?).