Mitsubishi Pencil Sharpener KH-20 Manual Type Black KH20.24

Bought this for my sister who lives out of state. She was quite happy to receive a nice pencil sharpener. She was impressed by the first cut and resulting tip on a Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. Hopefully it will cut just as nice with some Derwent Inktense colored pencils that she also got. The unit is designed to come apart. The crankshaft and cutting unit just need a twist and pull and it will come out. This is a good thing as it will help if you need to clean it out or see if a tip is broken off in the cutter. I see people's reviews complaining how the unit was in two parts when it arrived and it "looks" (I could be wrong here) to me like they just didn't know that they can just push the cutting unit back in and twist and lock it back into place and its fine again. Anyway there is also a button that is supposed to removed broken tips. (Broken tips are going to happen, esp if you have cheaper colored pencils and even more so if you drop the pencils and break the lead inside the pencil without even realizing it). The recipient was happy to get this and see it work well, which makes me happy. Learn how it is supposed to work, it can take a second. I believe you can only sharpen the pencil cranking in a clockwise direction. It should "auto" stop when the pencil is sharp too, and it did for the tests that I saw.

I can't go back to another sharpener after getting this. It sharpens pencils to a long point, doesn't over-sharpen, never breaks the lead, and the tips are always perfectly smooth. The 9852EW in combination with this are so good I may never go back to mechanical pencils again. The design is also charming and stylish. It did chew up a soft Crayola colored pencil and would've kept sharpening it to a nub. So this product is best for regular writing pencils. This is the ONLY manual sharpener I've ever used that never breaks the lead. I don't bother using those sharpeners that fit in a bag or pocket anymore. I just bring sharp pencils, and since they are 9852EW they always last until I'm back home. Just try this sharpener and a box of Mitsubishi pencils. They will sharpen so smoothly, last so long, and write so well that you won't want a mechanical pencil again.

This is a great colored pencil sharpener! It's very well made. The shavings bin on the bottom is twice as deep as my other helical type sharpener which means fewer trips to the waste basket. The "rabbit ear" style pinchers on the top front which hold the pencil in place during sharpening work easily. You poke the pencil into the hole while pinching those sticky-uppy parts and pull the front out until it grasps the pencil firmly. You let go, hold the sharpener with your left hand and crank the crank with your right hand, gently. Pencils with hard wood casings might be harder to sharpen but this sharpener can handle it. The button to get a sharp point or a rounded point works just fine, in for rounded point, out for sharp point. And I do love that long long point. I thought I'd be breaking a lot of tips, but if I'm coloring gently as I should for layering, that point lasts! And the accuracy of a fine sharp point is SO satisfying! When the front of the sharpener is out, the shavings bin is not open at the top where there might be a danger of shavings falling out, it is covered . This, in my opinion, makes this sharpener just a little above my other favorite sharpener. My Dahle 133 will give me very good performance every day for about 4 years, and a nice sharp regular length point. This sharpener is bigger--a real handful--and gives a fabulous long point. It all depends on what you're looking for. I wanted TWO helical sharpeners so I wouldn't run out of help. Nothing like a decent sharpener to make coloring a true pleasure. I RECOMMEND this sharpener! Dahle's "big brother!"

This is the best pencil sharpener I’ve ever used. It is very precise and well built. Resulting in a very joyful and satisfying experience to use. I know my whole family loves using it, because every single pencil and colored pencil we own (a lot) is sharpened.

Just got tired of making a mess sharpening pencils with other devices. This does a great job on quality pencils, whereas nothing can really redeem a cheap pencil. The two levels of adjustment is fine for me, but if you need more, you might want to keep a T'GAAL adjustable hand sharpener around.

It works but I honestly find the mechanism where it comes out to be really confusing. I've had it for months and it is functional but sometimes it gets stuck in the out position (with the metal extended) and I have to mess with it until it goes back into the machine. If I could go back, I probably would by a different one for that reason. I do have to say it looks cute on my desk.

This sharpener is a bit bigger than I had been looking for but it works great so I still have no complaints. It has a nice spiral cutter inside and has never broken a tip when sharpening.

This Mitsubishi manual sharpener is both functional and stylish, making it a standout among everyday desk items. It sharpens pencils to a precise, fine point, which is especially useful for writing or detailed sketching. The mechanism feels smooth and reliable, giving consistent results without much effort. The design is where it truly shines. The glossy red body contrasts beautifully with the matte black parts, creating a look that’s bold yet refined. It’s not just a tool—it doubles as a decorative piece that brightens up a workspace with its retro charm. What’s impressive is how it balances utility and aesthetics. You get sharp, clean tips every time, while also enjoying a desk accessory that feels almost collectible. Cute, practical, and eye-catching, it’s an easy favorite.

Ce taille crayon est très cher. Fabrication chinoise contrairement à ce qui est dit.

deja unas puntas largas y afiladas, y con este sacapuntas nunca rompes la mina

Arrivato 4 giorni prima della data di consegna.Ho comprato questo temperamatite a fresa per i miei bellissimi Prismacolor Premier che essendo cerosi risultano delicati nell'affilatura.Avevo acquistato il loro temperamatite ma...un disastro...dopo poco utilizzo non ha piu' tenuto il filetto e mi rompeva tutte le mine! Un vero delitto! Allora ho voluto provare questo temperamatite, invogliata anche da alcune recensioni molto utili su you tube.E' interamente di plastica ma molto solida e ottima qualita'.Vi sono solo 2 modalita' per ottenere 2 tipi di punta: una molto appuntita e l 'altra( schiacciando un bottoncino sul retro) ben temperata ma NON appuntita.La mina temperata risulta sporgere considerevolmente dal legno,punta ottima e spreco del pastello assolutamente pochissimo.Allego foto di un pastello prima della linatura e dopo...come si vede la punta e' bellissima e spoge molto ma la lunghezza effettiva della matita e' rimasta la stessa!!! Da segnalare anche che il "morsetto" che tiene fermo il pastello e' ricoperto con gommini e non rovina assolutamente la matita.SONO MOLTO CONTENTA!Aggiornero' la recensione dopo qualche mese di utilizzo perche' voglio capire col tempo come si comporta! Per ora 10 e lode!

Ein wirklich toller Spitzer! Noch nie so ein tolles Ergebnis gesehen. Macht wirklich Spaß danach zu zeichnen. Er nimmt aber ordentlich Material weg - Stifte schrumpfen schnell. Würde ihn aber trotzdem uneingeschränkt empfehlen!

A definite must have for a crank sharpener!