Manufacturer | Staedtler Inc. |
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Brand | STAEDTLER |
Item Weight | 1.27 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 1.6 x 1.6 x 2.3 inches |
Item model number | 512 001 |
Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Blue, Silver |
Grip Type | thumb grip |
Material Type | Silver |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Ink Color | Blue |
Manufacturer Part Number | STD512001A6 |
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Staedtler 512 001 ST Double-hole Tub Pencil Sharpener
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Brand | STAEDTLER |
Specific Uses For Product | Graphite Pencil |
Color | Blue, Silver |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
Material | Silver |
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- Staedtler Double-hole Tub Pencil Sharpener
- 2 Hole(s)
- Blue, Silver
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Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 4.6 | — |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.7 | — |
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power source | Hand Powered | Hand Powered | Hand Powered | Hand Powered | Hand Powered | Handheld |
material | Silver | Metal | — | Metal, Plastic | — | Silver |
size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) | — | 4-pack | twin-hole | — | — |
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ASIN | B001E67Z16 |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #36,150 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #176 in Pencil Sharpeners |
Date First Available | September 30, 2008 |
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Staedtler Double-hole Tub Pencil Sharpener - 2 Hole(s) - Blue, Silver
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Customers like the size, appearance and ease of use of the pencil sharpener. For example, they mention it's small enough to fit in a pencil case, elegant yet great sharpeners and that it takes little or no desk space. That said, they say it works well and is convenient. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, saying it works really well and still works after a few months. As for quality, they are happy with the sharpening ability and the fact that it sharpens pencils well.
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Customers like the sharpening of the pencil sharpener. They say that it is a very sharp pencil sharpner that is absolutely perfect. They mention that it even sharpens cheap pencils well, making it a really good sharpeners for art pencils. Customers also say that the manual pencil sharper is easy to use and has made sharpen pencils an enjoyable task.
"...They find it fun and easy to use, and it has actually made sharpening pencils an enjoyable task for them...." Read more
"...Simply put, this is easily the best sharpener I own and, more importantly, the best I have ever used out of a sample of about 20+ sharpener models...." Read more
"...This sharpener is quite small (I had assumed it was bigger from the photo), so it doesn't waste much space at all on the desk...." Read more
"...reviewers mentioned - the lead "point" is a little short but nice and sharp and it's very quick to use...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the pencil sharpener. They mention that it works well for higher quality colored pencils, regular pencils and coloured pencils with hard cores. Some say that it still works after a few months. The product is versatile, and user-friendly, with great features.
"...It's versatile, and user-friendly, and the kids adore it...." Read more
"...Nonetheless, I am happy with the purchase because it works so well, and after all, I was just looking for a good pencil sharpener...." Read more
"...on the desk (much less than the electric sharpener) and it works very well for me...." Read more
"...It was inexpensive and works as adverstised, which is a pleasant thing to find today." Read more
Customers like the value of the pencil. They say it's a great value item, worth the price, and one of the best they have used.
"...It was inexpensive and works as adverstised, which is a pleasant thing to find today." Read more
"...So there is that. But overall it is a decent product and decent price. My wife took it for her watercolor pencils. So it’s all good." Read more
"...I cannot hype up this item enough, highly recommend and for the low price it's a perfect item...." Read more
"...most are unaware of: pencil sharpener technology is, put bluntly, pretty terrible...." Read more
Customers like the size of the pencil sharpener. They mention that it is small enough to fit in their pencil case, and compact. They also appreciate the two sizes, which allow them to sharpen crayons or larger pencils. Overall, customers are happy with the portability and affordability of the product.
"...It's small enough and nice enough looking to just leave it out all the time.It's extremely solidly built, not made of cheap plastic...." Read more
"...It's tiny and doesn't take up much room on the desk (much less than the electric sharpener) and it works very well for me...." Read more
"...I like that it's small enough to fit in my pencil case and it's pretty good at keeping the shavings inside and not all over everything in my case...." Read more
"...The only downside is that it's a little bulky with almost a 2" diameter and almost a 3" height...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pencil sharpener. They mention that it works well for colored pencils, graphite pencils and regular pencils. Some say that it sharpens to a very good point and that it tackles all pencil varieties with precision. That said, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...If you're in need of a reliable pencil sharpener that can handle different pencil sizes, I highly recommend giving this one a try...." Read more
"...The bin is large, providing plenty of room for the shavings...." Read more
"...Works well for his colored pencils, too...." Read more
"...It effortlessly handles graphite (9B-9H), as well as colored pencils of various consistencies (soft, creamy Prismacolour to powdery Derwent)...." Read more
Customers find the pencil sharpener easy to use. They mention it's simple, quick, and convenient. Some appreciate the minimal amount of effort required to sharpen pencils to a fine point. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The kids absolutely love using it. They find it fun and easy to use, and it has actually made sharpening pencils an enjoyable task for them...." Read more
"...Despite this, it too sharpens with few turns and no particular effort. The result is a super sharp, super robust wide point...." Read more
"...- the lead "point" is a little short but nice and sharp and it's very quick to use...." Read more
"...Lots of explanations, yet super easy to do if you follow the tips above! Save your money on electric sharpeners...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the pencil sharpener. They mention that it has a cool design, elegant yet great sharpeners, and is sturdy. They also appreciate the smooth operation and the beautiful red point. The lid design is awesome and can open completely. The compact design stores fine crisp pointy pencils. The flip cover is also nice as it prevents the lead dust from shaking out.
"...It's small enough and nice enough looking to just leave it out all the time.It's extremely solidly built, not made of cheap plastic...." Read more
"...as some reviewers mentioned - the lead "point" is a little short but nice and sharp and it's very quick to use...." Read more
"...The pencil was sharpened to perfection, to a beautiful sharp red point..." Read more
"...It's like magic!The lid is also pretty nifty...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the pencil sharpener. Some mention that the top part is heavy and well made, while others say that the pencil tips break off easily. The compartment is tight and reliable, but some customers report that the colored lead would always break.
"...If you're in need of a reliable pencil sharpener that can handle different pencil sizes, I highly recommend giving this one a try...." Read more
"...Very sharp points are always fragile so handle your pencil gently...." Read more
"...The result is a super sharp, super robust wide point. After sharpening about 15 dull colored pencils, I suffered zero problems...." Read more
"...It's extremely solidly built, not made of cheap plastic. Feels like it would survive being stepped on or run over by a car...." Read more
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This pencil sharpener stands out because of its dual-hole design, allowing us to sharpen both standard and large pencils with ease. The convenience it offers is unparalleled. No more searching for different sharpeners for various pencil sizes – this one does it all.
The kids absolutely love using it. They find it fun and easy to use, and it has actually made sharpening pencils an enjoyable task for them. As a parent, it's wonderful to see them excited about something as simple as sharpening their pencils.
One of the aspects that impressed me the most is the durability of the Staedtler 512 001 ST Double-hole Tub Pencil Sharpener. It feels sturdy and well-built, ensuring that it will last for a long time, even with regular use by kids.
In summary, this pencil sharpener has become an essential tool in our home. It's versatile, and user-friendly, and the kids adore it. If you're in need of a reliable pencil sharpener that can handle different pencil sizes, I highly recommend giving this one a try. It's a small investment that brings a lot of joy and convenience to our daily routine.
Moreover, working in the field, which is my preferred venue, requires a handheld sharpener (or an extremely long extension cord). The world of electric pencil sharpeners is bad, but nowhere near as bad as that for handhelds.
This realization came as a revelation to me. Like many people, I thought all sharpeners are the same. The technology of handheld sharpeners is absurdly simple, a plastic cone tangent to a razor blade. So how could there be differences? I soon realized that there were. The manufacturing tolerance of the cone matters, but, more importantly, the quality and positioning of the blade matters even more.
Initially, I thought battery powered devices were the solution. For most of these devices, the technology is identical, a rotating razor blade powered by batteries, as are the results. I used a Foray brand handheld, reputed to be an excellent device, but awful for me. I also used a not of other no name with equally bad results.
To be clear, there are three kinds of bad results possible. First, the blade simply does not sharpen sufficiently. About 20% of the sharpeners I tried failed this simple test. Either the blade was insufficiently sharp or the come was incorrectly formed. The second major problem is breakage. This is the worst outcome--putting a dilly colored pencil into the sharpener only to have it turn the dull point into a broken point--a complete disaster requiring the reshape ink of the pencil and the loss of about one sixteenth or more of the pigment. The third problem is oversharpening. Sme sharpeners tend t sheer off a portion of the point, leaving it extremely sharp and extremely fragile. This is also no good since using the pencil with any pressure (unavoidable in colored pencil drawing) leads to a catastrophic breakdown.
Enter the Staedtler. It is solidly built with surprising heft. There are two holes, producing points of differing slope. One hole, labeled graphite, produces the familiar 23* slope point. The other, labeled color and graphite, produces a fatter 30* slope point. The latter is advantageous for colored pencils since the resulting fatter point is more resistant to breakage. Sharpening blunt pencils (I have yet to try it with unsharpened pencils) is a breeze. The graphite slot fits the pencil like a glove. A few turns, much fewer than with other sharpeners, produces a super sharp, perfectly symmetric point. The color slot has some play in it since it can be used by thicker pencils as well. Despite this, it too sharpens with few turns and no particular effort. The result is a super sharp, super robust wide point. After sharpening about 15 dull colored pencils, I suffered zero problems. Sharpening about 10 graphite pencils yielded the same results.
Simply put, this is easily the best sharpener I own and, more importantly, the best I have ever used out of a sample of about 20+ sharpener models. Especially if you are a colored or art pencil user, this is the one to buy. It will pay for itself in terms of reducing pencil wastage in shirt order. You cannot do better.
On the surface, there doesn't seem to be much one can say about a pencil sharpener, but...
This sharpener is quite small (I had assumed it was bigger from the photo), so it doesn't waste much space at all on the desk.
It's small enough and nice enough looking to just leave it out all the time.
It's extremely solidly built, not made of cheap plastic. Feels like it would survive being stepped on or run over by a car.
It doesn't any leak shavings whatsoever when using it. (Nice!) Also, the hinged cover snaps on VERY securely so that it will not spill anything during transportation if it's full.
The cap is also very tight, in fact so tight that it really took some effort to get it off to empty the shavings. I assume this will loosen up with use, but if not, it's OK now that I figured out the correct way to hold it to pull it apart.
The blades appear to be adjustable with a small philips screw. (I didn't experiment with this, because mine came perfectly adjusted.)
Now for the important part: Just a few quick twists of the wrist, and my pencil was PERFECTLY sharpened.
Not overly sharp to the point where it breaks upon writing the first letter, but sharp enough to write very small.
I was able to write the entire alphabet in lower case perfectly legibly on a single line in a space just under 1" wide!
I don't have any crayons or large pencils, so I didn't try out the large hole, but the blade looks the same as the one on the small hole, so I'm sure it will work just as well.
My only complaint is that I waited so long to buy one of these. I wasted a lot of time with fancy looking manual sharpeners that made a mess or always broke the lead, and with an electric sharpener that ate pencil wood faster than a flock of termites.
I don't foresee needing another sharpener for a very, very long time.
To my surprise (and disappointment), the sharpener is made in China, which violates my goal of buying only USA made or European made goods.
Given the high quality, I had expected it to be made in the USA or Germany.
Nonetheless, I am happy with the purchase because it works so well, and after all, I was just looking for a good pencil sharpener. This is a great one!
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I highly recommend it.