Review on Efficient and Convenient: X-ACTO KS Manual Vacuum Mount Pencil Sharpener for Precision Sharpening by Amanda Vosten

If you sharpen adult or child colored pencils, this is a good choice. This is the Chinese version of the American Bostick sharpeners that were released a few years ago. The vacuum cooker and its handle are not as good as the old American versions. The little black protective cap on the vacuum arm came off on first use, and the vacuum plastic diaphragm is simple and cheap. The pencil sharpener rotors are well made and very sharp. Colored pencils pose a particular problem due to the wax content in the "neck". You want an easy-to-clean gearbox/cutting mechanism. While sharpening the fourth colored pencil in the machine, the end of the pencil broke off. A sharp tap on a hard surface cleared the broken tip. As those crayons get old, the wax gets old and an easy-to-clean machine becomes a huge asset. Electric sharpeners are damaged by colored pencils. They are very difficult to remove with colored pencils. A great pencil sharpener for little money. The easy-to-turn pin prick wheel can be adjusted just like in the old days. The wall mount or vacuum version is inexpensive. I laughed at the commenters using half a pencil to sharpen it. Maybe they should use a pocket knife.