512 001 Double-Hole Tub Sharpener for Graphite & Colour Pencils up to 10.2mm Diameter (1 x Sharpener)

I'm glad I selected a better quality pencil sharpener and deliberately selected Staedtler with it being a long-standing and reliable brand. I wasn't disappointed, this is an attractive "tub" and works perfectly. I sharpened several pencils and each came out with a decent, sharp point on the lead, and there was no breakage of the lead. The tub itself holds the shavings and so can be emptied when needed. To use, lift the plastic lid on the top to access the holes. When it is time to empty, press the black button on the side and carefully pull the top from the bottom (making sure you don't tip any shavings out). It is a bit stiff but likely that is because this is new and it will loosen over time with wear. A tiny bit more expensive than other similar products on the marketplace but I feel it was worth paying a little extra for something that is good quality.

Good quality product. The blades are sharp and give a good point to pencils without breaking the leads and leaving a good clean point. Nice size and fits into my travel art kit easily. Better quality than other pencil sharpeners I have had.

I needed a decent pencil sharpener for use with my coloured pencils. A lot of those I have at home tend to chew up the lead or just don’t sharpen to a fine enough point. This sharpener was attractive because of it being dual hole, so suitable for both coloured and regular pencils and because it collects the shavings for you. I tried this with a large number of pencils; Faber Castell Classic’s, various Chinese oil-based coloured pencils and Pentel watercolour pencils, and it sharpened them all very well. Only a few turns were needed and although the hole for coloured pencils seems overly large it did the job very well. Performance-wise I am very satisfied with this sharpener so far but I have a concern that when the sharpener blades dull I will not be able to replace them. I couldn’t find any mention online of Staedtler selling them so your choice would be to either see if 3rd party ones would fit or to treat this sharpener as disposable, which would be a shame and a waste. My other worry is how plasticky this sharpener is. Squeezing as instructed to release the tub (for emptying) doesn’t inspire much confidence in its sturdiness and I do wonder if it might break before the blades become blunt. Overall I am really happy with how this sharper performs for my intended use - sharpening coloured pencils. I have though deducted a point because of the slightly dubious construction of it and the price, which seems to jump around a bit, and would perhaps be okay if replacement blades were readily available.

Best pencil sharpener I’ve bought yet! Super easy to use and empty, tidy and doesn’t snap pencil lead like many others.

Good product. I recommend it.

Sharp blades give a good point to my coloured pencils. My prisma colour sharpener had become blunt over time so decided to try the Staedler - very pleased so far. Easy to use and easy to empty the shavings.

Nice small pencil sharpener. Nice design. Works well. Easy to empty & clean. Quality item. Easy to hold. I bought this for children & it’s easy for them to use. Has two sections for different sized pencils. Has a lid which is a nice touch.

Sharpens pencils well very difficult to open to empty the shavings.

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It's a good pencil sharpener, easy to empty/clean.

Basic but very good sharpener. Works for variety of diameters.

Simple robust build does its job well

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