A heavy duty, superior quality plastic sharpener with a single hole that fits 7mm diameter pencils.

This Staedtler Pencil Sharpener is designed for use with regular graphite pencils. It is a single-hole sharpener with a reservoir for graphite and wood shavings. Once the reservoir is full, simply press the button on the side to release the lid then empty the sharpener into a bin.This sharpener is particularly well suited for sketching in the open air. The sharpening hole has a plastic cap to stop it leaking graphite dust during transport, which means that it can be slung into a rucksack or satchel without fear of it damaging the contents. To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

This Jakar Trio 3 Way Pencil Sharpener is made from strong yet lightweight plastic. It features three holes: one for sharpening coloured pencils, one for regular-sized graphite pencils and one for jumbo pencils. These sharpeners each feed into a small compartment which holds the lead dust and pencil shavings. Once this compartment is full it can be slid off the sharpening apparatus; the contents can then be tipped into a bin.This is a highly portable pencil sharpener which would be suitable for use on sketching trips as well as for studio work. When it is clipped together, it is shaped like a triangular prism with blunted corners. It can be slipped into a bag or a pocket without fear of it coming apart or shedding dust everywhere.Please be aware that the sharpener supplied may be made from either blue or yellow plastic. To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

This high-quality, round brass sharpener is small, compact and features two pencil diameters, making it an ideal sketch box piece. The smaller hole measures 7.8mm for standard pencil diameters and point tapering, while the larger hole measures 11mm and is perfect for sharpening charcoal, pastels, and coloured pencils. This sharpener has a raw machined surface with a knurled grip area.Jakar is a well-known manufacturer of art and educational supplies. Many schools and colleges, as well as individual students and pupils, choose Jakar art materials for their combination of high quality and low price.To find out more about sharpeners, read our blog by clicking here.

This is a spare blade for a Jakar Electric Sharpener. Please do not attempt to replace the blade without reading the following PDF, which contains instructions for performing this task safely.pdf=5151Jakarguide.pdf Guide to replacing cutters and gears on the Jakar Electric Sharpener 5151. To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

A heavy duty, superior quality metal sharpener with a double hole that fits 11mm and 8mm diameter pencils.

A heavy duty, superior quality plastic sharpener with a double hole that fits 9mm and 7mm diameter pencils.

This Faber Castell 9000 sharpener has two sharpening holes and is suitable for coloured pencils and graphite pencils. It has a compartment which will catch the shavings from wood-clad pencils. When not in use, the sharpening apparatus will slide down into a plastic case so that graphite dust cannot fall out of the sharpening holes.Because the leads of graphite pencils are hard and resistant to breakages, they can take a very fine point. For pencils such as these, the Castell 9000 has a fine point sharpener, which will sharpen pencils to a 21 degree point. For coloured pencils, which have softer leads, this product also has a shorter point sharpener. This will sharpen pencils to a 24 degree point.This product should be replaced from time to time, as use will mean that the blade will blunten over time. To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

This high-quality brass sharpener is wedge shaped and features two pencil diameters, making it an ideal sketch box piece. The smaller hole measures 7.8mm for standard pencil diameters and point tapering, while the larger hole measures 11mm and is perfect for sharpening charcoal, pastels, and coloured pencils. This sharpener has a raw machined surface with a knurled grip area.Jakar is a well-known manufacturer of art and educational supplies. Many schools and colleges, as well as individual students and pupils, choose Jakar art materials for their combination of high quality and low price.To find out more about sharpeners, read our blog by clicking here.

This Caran d'Ache Desktop Crank Pencil Sharpener will sharpen any round, hexagonal or triangular pencils from 4-8mm in diameter. It is not suitable for larger-diameter pencils.This is a helical crank sharpener. To sharpen your pencil, you need to pinch the handles on the top of the chuck, pull the chuck away from the main body of the sharpener, and insert your pencil as far as possible before releasing the handles. The chuck will then grip the pencil and hold the tip against the sharpening mechanism. As you turn the handle on the back of the sharpener, the sharpening cylinder will revolve around the pencil, shaving away the wood and sharpening the lead to a fine point. Once the pencil is sharp, you will be able to turn the handle without resistance. At this point, release the chuck again and take out your sharpened pencil. It will be necessary to empty the shaving container from time to time.This sharpener includes a clamp which can be used to attach it to your worksurface, though it will not fit tabletops of over 4.2cm.This sharpener measures 11 x 11 x 5.7 cm. The sharpening mechanism is made from metal, and the casing from black plastic. The shaving container is made from transparent plastic. To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

A NOTE ABOUT THE DESKTOP PENCIL SHARPENER:

The sharpness of the lead point can be adjusted by turning the ribbed screw that passes through the crank handle.

Turning this screw fully anti-clockwise gives the sharpest point of 0.5mm. Turning the screw fully clockwise gives the least sharp of 4.8mm (sometimes preferred for colour pencils). Positions in between will vary the sharpness of the point.

The machine is delivered from the factory with the screw turned fully clockwise so as to avoid damage. Although instructions are provided and there is a sticker to draw attention to this feature, users tend to overlook this information and immediately conclude that the machine is faulty.

This Faber Castell Easy Grip Trio Sharpening Box features three holes: one for sharpening coloured pencils, one for regular-sized graphite pencils and one for larger pencils. These sharpeners each feed into a small compartment which holds the lead dust and pencil shavings. Once this compartment is full it can be slid off the sharpening apparatus; the contents can then be tipped into a bin. This sharpener is made from strong yet lightweight plastic. ItThis is a highly portable pencil sharpener which would be suitable for use on sketching trips as well as for studio work. When it is clipped together, it is shaped like a triangular prism with blunted corners. It can be slipped into a bag or a pocket without fear of it coming apart or shedding dust everywhere. To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

Faber-Castell Lead Pointer is a simple lead sharpener for 2mm and 3.15mm leads.The quality of a sharpener, in particular the blade, is absolutely necessary in order to ensure that wood-clad pencils are sharpened to a correct, very thin and useful point. Coloured pencils however can only be sharpened due to their soft lead to a much shorter and blunter point. It is important to replace your sharpener in order to make sure the blade remains sharp and at its best and will not break leads. Find out more about the variety of sharpeners available on our blog.

Made from solid brass, this high quality bullet-shaped sharpener from Jakar is compact, has a good weight and is for sharpening 7-8mm pencils. It has a single hole, a bullet-shaped construction and a replaceable stainless steel cutting blade. It is especially useful for graphite, pencils and coloured pencils. This sharpener has a raw machined surface with a knurled grip area. Jakar is a well-known manufacturer of art and educational supplies. Many schools and colleges, as well as individual students and pupils, choose Jakar art materials for their combination of high quality and low price.To find out more about sharpeners, read our blog by clicking here.

This Faber Castell Sandpaper Block consists of a block of wood with two bloacks of sandpaper mounted onto it. Sandpaper is an effective way to create a point on charcoal, pastels, crayons or difficult-to-sharpen drawing pencils. It is also a simple way to control the angle of the point on your pencil. The papers are of different grades, fine and coarse, and are designed for sharpening fine lead points, charcoal sticks, soft pastels and pastel pencils, none of which sharpen well in conventional pencil sharpeners. Each block of sandpaper contains approximately 8 sheets.This sharpener measures 15.5cm in total with a width of 3cm, the sandpaper blocks are 88mm in length. To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

This Staedtler Lead Pointer Tub is a rotary sharpener for 2mm leads. It comes with a large tub to hold lead shavings and a pad to clean the leads after sharpening. It can sharpen leads on their own or whilst in a mechanical pencil and automatically stops when the lead is sufficiently sharpened. It has two gauging holes: one will produce an extremely fine point for drawing, and the other a standard point for writing.Directions for use:Place the lead of the clutch pencil in either of the gauging holes. These are the holes marked with a triangle, either side of the circular white cleaning pad.Press the end of the clutch pencil to release the lead into the gauging hole.Let the clutch pencil clasp the lead again and lift the lead from the gauging hole. The lead will be protruding from the clasp, which will then ensure it is sharpened to either a moderate or a sharp point, depending on which gauging hole is used.Place the pencil into the large sharpening hole and spin the lid of the sharpener round until it offers no resistance. At this point the lead will be fully sharp.Wipe the lead-dust from the point of the pencil using the cleaning pad. To find out more about sharpeners read our blog post on them by clicking here.

The Staedtler Tradition Double-Hole Tub Sharpener offers efficient and mess-free sharpening for both standard and jumbo-sized pencils. Each sharpener features two different sized holes for versatility and is designed with a built-in container to collect pencil shavings, keeping your workspace clean. The durable construction ensures long-lasting use, and the compact size makes it easy to carry in a pencil case or bag. This pack of 2 sharpeners provides a convenient solution for home, school, or office use.

The classic Grip design has also caught on successfully in the sharpener world. The popular triangular shape with the Grip dots is well known and promises an excellent ergonomics. The sharpener boxes convince not only with their classical silver colour but also attract attention with their cheerful colours in children’s school bags as well as on the desks of the bigger ones.