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Knife
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The operation requires some skill. If you work too hard, there is a danger of breaking the lead. It is necessary to find the “golden mean” in order to remove the thin wooden casing at an angle and get to the writing core. You have to be extremely careful to patch the layer of graphite that extends onto the very thin cone and not break it.
Requirements for the knife: it must be very sharp and have a small blade. It is best to use pocket knives.
Rating of electric pencil sharpeners
Like mechanical ones, electric sharpeners also have their own rating. Let's figure it out.
5th place, sharpener “Mapped Turbo Twist”
Battery-powered electric sharpener, costing more than 1000 rubles. The kit also includes replacement blades, which is very convenient - no need to look for suitable ones in stores. Among the shortcomings are the fragile fixation of the lid of the chip container and the average quality of sharpening.
4th place, sharpener “SoulArt tenwin”
The cost of the sharpener is almost 3000 rubles. But she completely justifies it. Firstly, you can sharpen pencils of different diameters, and secondly, you can adjust the degree of sharpness of the tip of the pencil lead, making it either thin and sharp, or, conversely, wide and blunt.
This sharpener is mains powered, so you don't have to constantly look for batteries of the right format and size. The design and spacious container can also be considered pluses. Also, unlike some sharpeners, the lid of this one is held tightly and spilling the contents is almost impossible.
3rd place, sharpener “ERICH KRAUSE Compact 44503”
A battery-powered sharpener costs about 900 rubles. A good option for the office. Has automatic shutdown after sharpening the pencil. In principle, this is an ideal option in many respects, even at the price for such a sharpener it is not much. But there is also a minus - it is suitable for pencils with a standard diameter of 8 mm.
2nd place, sharpener “BRAUBERG”
The cost is 900 rubles, the performance is quite high, this sharpener works from the network and from batteries. The black stylish design is very suitable for the office. Instead of fastenings and “soles”, there is an anti-slip coating, especially for the table. A very good steel blade that does not require sharpening for quite a long time. There is a lock to turn on when the container is removed, which, by the way, is very spacious, so you don’t have to empty it after each sharpening.
1st place, Jik-Turbo sharpener
One of the most popular sharpeners, costing about 950 rubles, runs on simple batteries that last up to six months, depending on the frequency of use.
Sharpening occurs almost instantly, thanks to special, spiral-shaped blades that do not damage the pencil lead. By the way, this sharpener works with both wooden and plastic pencils, but still of a standard diameter.
Types of pencil sharpeners
What types of sharpeners are there? Let's look at its main types.
Mechanical sharpeners
The most common and affordable type of sharpener is mechanical. This sharpener involves manual sharpening of a pencil.
These sharpeners are very small and have a rectangular shape. Made either in plastic or metal. The presence of a special container body for pencil shavings is also another type of mechanical sharpener.
As a rule, such sharpeners are bought for children and schoolchildren - they are not so dangerous, that is, not so sharp, and they are very cheap, about 60-100 rubles, but there are sharpeners that are cheaper.
Since, in principle, pencils come in different shapes and sizes, many manufacturers make mechanical sharpeners with several holes for pencils of different diameters.
If you want to choose a good quality mechanical sharpener that will last you much longer than a couple of uses, choose sharpeners with a self-sharpening steel blade.
Electric sharpeners
These sharpeners are designed for speed - they can sharpen an entire office's worth of pencils in just a few minutes!
Rating of mechanical pencil sharpeners
Now that we have decided on the best brands, let's look at the ranking of the best mechanical pencil sharpeners. Let's start from the end of the rating.
10th place, sharpener “Staedtler 510 20”
A simple and unpretentious steel sharpener, from one of the best stationery brands. It costs a little more than 100 rubles, but it has 2 holes for pencils of different diameters with a very sharp blade. The only negative is that there is no container for pencil shavings. For wide application - suitable for schoolchildren, students and office workers.
9th place, sharpener “Staedtler 510 10”
The same company, only now a sharpener with one hole for a pencil. It’s already cheaper, less than 100 rubles. This sharpener is convenient to carry with you, for example, in a pencil case. Ideal for schoolchildren. The only thing is that due to its small size, it may not be very comfortable to hold in a large hand.
Stone
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This method is the most extreme on our list, in the spirit of Bear Grylls. If you don’t have anything sharp at hand and specifically designed specifically for sharpening a pencil, which is absolutely necessary, the oldest human tool—a stone—comes into play.
Using it to remove the top layer of wood and process the writing rod will take about 20 minutes.
We need to be patient. Take a cobblestone, medium to large rather than small. Its surface should not be too abrasive, otherwise we risk damaging the stylus; brick or concrete will not work. see also
How to untie a narrow and tight knot: tips
Hold the pencil at an angle of 45° and begin to make shuttle abrasive movements. From time to time, as the work progresses, rotate the rod around its axis.
How to choose a pencil sharpener
To prevent the sharpener from disappointing you after the second use, it is better to approach its choice more consciously, despite the fact that it is just a sharpener.
There are several main points that you need to pay attention to when coming to a store or choosing a product on the website:
- Durable body and steel blade . It is better if the sharpener is made of metal rather than plastic, since plastic still tends to break much more often, plus it is not the most environmentally friendly material.
- All parts are firmly connected to each other . I think this is obvious - if your sharpener has several parts, they should not wobble and fall apart.
- It should be comfortable . The best sharpener is the one that is most comfortable for you to hold in your hand. Typically, such sharpeners are quite light in weight, even if they are made of metal. Cleaning such sharpeners should also be quite easy and convenient, for example, just by cleaning a special container.
- Safety . The sharp blade should not protrude anywhere so as not to injure either you or the child if you are buying a sharpener for children.
- It shouldn't be too cheap . You must understand that a good and high-quality sharpener will not cost 10 rubles. Pay the higher price once, and you won’t have to buy a new sharpener every month, or replace damaged pencils.
Almost all of these selection criteria apply to an electric sharpener, as well as a few more:
Ideally, these will be batteries and a power cord. It would be great if the set also included a USB cable.
- Auto start and auto stop for additional safety when working.
- Sustainability. It would be good if such a sharpener had rubber “soles” so that it would not slide on the table while working.
- Remember when I said that electric sharpeners make a lot of noise? So, there are special ones with a noise-canceling effect, which are also worth paying attention to.
- The sharpener blade should be made of steel.
Who should choose which sharpeners and in what cases?
Ordinary mechanical sharpeners, which are sold in every store, are perfect for children.
Schoolchildren can also choose a mechanical sharpener, but only with more functionality, for example, with several holes of different diameters for pencils, a durable and spacious container for shavings, but at the same time, beautiful, stylish and compact.
For anyone who draws professionally or works a lot with pencils in general, such as artists or architects, I recommend choosing a more professional sharpener.
It can be either mechanical or electronic. If there is a lot of work to be done, it is better to use an electronic one, with various useful functions. After all, in order to sharpen a pencil correctly and well, you need the best sharpener.
