Q: How does this pencil sharpener work?
You turn the hand crank, and two hardened-steel helical cutters shave the pencil to a point. The selector dial is set to match the pencil's diameter.
80K8550 - X-Acto KS Pencil Sharpener
Based on a traditional design, this sharpener is likely to remind many of us of our school days, when most classrooms were equipped with a similar hand-crank model.
With rugged all-metal construction, and dual hardened-steel helical cutters to ensure longer blade life than many standard sharpeners, this version is built to last. The selector dial adjusts for eight pencil sizes, and the sharpener’s receptacle readily comes apart from the blades for emptying shavings.
Easily mounts on horizontal or vertical surfaces with the included screws. Backed by a manufacturer’s 10-year warranty.
You turn the hand crank, and two hardened-steel helical cutters shave the pencil to a point. The selector dial is set to match the pencil's diameter.
Slide out the removable receptacle first, since a full chamber of shavings is the most common cause of jamming, then turn the crank to clear the cutters before resuming.
The dual hardened-steel helical cutters are built for extended use, and the sharpener carries a 10-year manufacturer's warranty that reflects how long the mechanism is expected to hold up.
The selector dial adjusts to eight different pencil diameters, from standard writing pencils up to jumbo sizes, without needing to swap parts.
Yes, it installs on either a horizontal or vertical surface using the screws included in the box.
Yes, small pencil sharpeners with an enclosed blade are generally allowed in carry-on luggage under current air travel rules, though it's worth checking your airline's policy before you fly.
| Materials | All-metal housing; hardened-steel cutters |
| Compatibility | Accepts eight pencil diameters via adjustable selector dial. |
| Includes | Pencil sharpener; mounting screws |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | 10-year manufacturer's warranty; Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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X-Acto KS Pencil Sharpener
Based on a traditional design, this sharpener is likely to remind many of us of our school days, when most classrooms were equipped with a similar hand-crank model.
With rugged all-metal construction, and dual hardened-steel helical cutters to ensure longer blade life than many standard sharpeners, this version is built to last. The selector dial adjusts for eight pencil sizes, and the sharpener’s receptacle readily comes apart from the blades for emptying shavings.
Easily mounts on horizontal or vertical surfaces with the included screws. Backed by a manufacturer’s 10-year warranty.
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