This is a staff favorite! This sharpener is for anyone who needs a long, precise pencil nib. The separate sharpening of the wood and lead guarantees a perfect sharpening result. The automatic stop helps to avoid unnecessary lead waste. This is highly recommended for use with colored pencils because the softer lead tends to get eaten by electric sharpeners. The lid flips up to empty the shavings. Body is plastic containing a metal sharpener with stainless steel blades. Additional blades can be purchased. Step 1: insert pencil in the number one hole, only the wood is sharpened. You will feel it "stop" when there is no longer tension in the pencil. Step 2: Insert the pencil in the number 2 hole. Now only the lead is being precisely shaped. The automatic stop prevents lead waste. Two spare blades are also integrated in the container when the blades get dull.
