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X ACTO KS Manual Pencil Sharpener Vacuum Mount Silver
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Build Quality
111sharpener, pencils, sharpens, pencil sharpener, sharpen
+59%
-41%
" ... Not the heavy-duty sharpener we grew up with but it works. ... "
" ... Good quality material and easy to use. ... "
" ... Very well built and heavy duty ... "
" ... and these pencil sharpeners still vastly out perform the cheap plastic sharpeners that the kids get tons of these days. ... "
" ... Good sturdy old fashioned pencil sharpener. ... "
" ... Very sturdy device. ... "
" ... Built like a tank, this baby should last a good long time. ... "
" ... Old "school" style pencil sharpener. ... "
For Kids
73kids, pencils, like the ones, sharpener, classroom
+99%
-1%
" ... Old school style that works easily and flawlessly! ... I use it for my adult coloring pencils. ... "
" ... Just like the ones from when I was a kid. ... "
" ... My boys use it all the time for pencils with homework! ... "
" ... Old school sharpener! ... "
" ... Works great ---- put a really sharp point on my grandson's pencils for his school work. ... "
" ... Grand kids loved it ... "
" ... Very cool and old school! ... "
" ... Easy for my 4 year old grandson to use. ... "
Product Reliability
60years ago, years, school, sharpeners, pencils
+60%
-40%
" ... Just like those great ones we had in school years ago. ... "
" ... Works great reminds me of school well built, will last a long time ... "
" ... Works great after a few months of use . ... "
" ... This is my 2nd sharpener as I switched schools this year and left my other one behind. ... "
" ... This thing works as well as the old one we had in our house 50 years ago! ... "
" ... So far working great. ... "
" ... Works great just like they did in high school, 45 years ago ... "
" ... Probably the best thing I've bought for the house in months! ... "
Fit
43sharpener, pencils, mounted, sharpening, shavings
+30%
-70%
" ... Wiggling metal part always make trash to fall out. ... "
" ... The sharpening mechanism is not centered, making the pencil points off center. ... "
" ... The only thing that is problematic is that the part that holds the shavings doesn’t always stay in place. ... "
" ... Specially after digging two holes in the table? ... "
" ... The internal mechanism is not concentric with the inlet hole causing the pencil to be sharpened unevenly, albeit sharp. ... "
" ... The case falls off with every sharpening and the pencil shavings spill everywhere. ... "
" ... This pencil sharpener would be awesome if it wasn't impossible to mount. ... "
" ... The handle to stick it to a surface broke and now the sharpener breaks pencils. ... "
Device Stand
34mount, mounted, screws, mounting, stud
+68%
-32%
" ... Mounted in my shop. ... "
" ... So easy to put on the wall. ... "
" ... I mounted this on the wall in the workshop, it works great. ... "
" ... Purchased this for my garage to mount and not have to look for a sharpener all the time. ... "
" ... Easy to mount. ... "
" ... Easy to wall mount. ... "
" ... if the base plate were a little wider it would allow a proper screwdriver or drill - i had to come at the screws at an angle. ... "
" ... Sharpens great will mount in various orientations. ... "
Design
30pencil sharpener, old fashion, classic, works great, sharpen
+87%
-13%
" ... Good quality material and easy to use. ... "
" ... It looks just like this sharpener . ... "
" ... Looks just like the one you remember from childhood, if you are old enough. ... "
" ... Good sharper for many different size pencils with a chrome finish. ... "
" ... This is the double cutter design which is the only design that works well! ... "
" ... This looks indestructible. ... "
" ... With a smooth action, sturdy construction, and a high shine finish this is one thing that's better than the original from back in school. ... "
" ... Not only does it look nice, but it sharpens really well! ... "
Capacity
29office, garage, family, sharpener, second one
+93%
-7%
" ... Otherwise it’s been great to have around the house! ... "
" ... Just what we needed at home. ... "
" ... Nothing like an old school house sharpener! ... "
" ... I placed under our breakfast bar. ... "
" ... It a great additional to home or office. ... "
" ... works great, and he ordered a second one for the basement. ... "
" ... I have one for my office/and family and one in my shop. ... "
" ... Awesome this was just what we needed for the workshop. ... "
Price
27money, worth the price, well worth, waste of money, sharpener
+74%
-26%
" ... Outstanding sharpener at an excellent price. ... "
" ... Nice product for the money ... "
" ... nice sharpener at easy to pay price. ... "
" ... Much better than the several electric sharpeners I've tried for the same price ... "
" ... Seems to be pretty good quality and well worth the price. ... "
" ... Excellent for the price! ... "
" ... Well worth buying. ... "
" ... For about $10 this is a steal. ... "
Overall performance
27job, fast, works very well, sharpens, old
+93%
-7%
" ... This thing does the job fast and furious! ... "
" ... Excellent old-fashioned product that really does the job. ... "
" ... Works quickly and efficiently. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Works great and fast. ... "
" ... Works really well . ... "
" ... It sharpens fast and leaves a very strong and very sharp point for my purposes. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
Suction
26vacuum mount, vacuum, suction cup, works great, sharpens
+62%
-38%
" ... It is made of strong materials with heft and the vacuum works marvelously. ... "
" ... At my school we have one of these that has a vacuum-type crank holder so it can attach to a surface without having to be screw mounted on a wall or table. ... "
" ... Suction cup creates strong adhesion to flat surfaces. ... "
" ... I LOVE the suction cup element - makes it so easy to move around. ... "
" ... The vacuum mount allows me to mount it anywhere and not damage anything cause by mounting. ... "
" ... I only wish the suction stayed suctioned longer. ... "
" ... Vacuum works great on stand! ... "
" ... This vacuum version is just as cool and functional as the old wallmount one which I wore out finally. ... "
Marketplace
25described, time, works, exactly, thanks
+96%
-4%
" ... Item got here on time and was just as described! ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... item was as described ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Just as described in the listing. ... "
" ... Thanks x-acto! ... "
" ... On time and as expected ... "
Ease of Use
24install, easy to mount, sharpens, easy to clean, easy
+83%
-17%
" ... I was looking for a user friendly, functional, old-school one, as I was very happy with my old pencil sharpener-- I have used it for 20 years thus I didn't try to fix it, as I think it deserved retirement . ... "
" ... It can be a little hard to find a good spot for it that is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Overall, this sharpener is sturdy, easy to clean, and much quieter than an electric sharpener. ... "
" ... In the age of gadgets and electronics and automation, some things are simple and efficient and need no "improvement." ... "
" ... It was also easy to mount to the wood cabinet where I placed it. ... "
" ... It works great very Sharp and easy to use . ... "
Comfort
22hand, pencil, sharpeners, worn, pencils
+50%
-50%
" ... Very uncomfortable pencil sharpener. ... You can’t just use it in your hands. ... "
" ... I found this sharpener really difficult and uncomfortable to use. ... "
" ... Now the bottom has come loose and it won't stay down at all. ... "
" ... I'd purchased that one used and it didn't work right from the beginning because it was already worn out. ... "
" ... Every time I tried to use it, I had to hold it very tight to make sure the metal block didn't fall from the plastic base. ... "
" ... Doesn't work for small hands ... "
" ... I have to get rid of wood part by hand.its frustrating! ... "
" ... I was tired of looking for the little sharpeners that kept getting lost. ... "
Cleaning
20vacuum, clean, sharpens, pencils, mess
+70%
-30%
" ... It is made of strong materials with heft and the vacuum works marvelously. ... "
" ... At my school we have one of these that has a vacuum-type crank holder so it can attach to a surface without having to be screw mounted on a wall or table. ... "
" ... Very valuable tool in the woodshop, my points are perfect for precise marks now. ... "
" ... It gives a good clean point and doesn't waste more pencil than needed. ... "
" ... I would recommend you remove the shavings box and spray some WD 40 or light oil on the inside moving parts. ... "
" ... You can take it apart and clean it with ease. ... "
" ... Suction cup creates strong adhesion to flat surfaces. ... "
" ... Find a flat/clean surface and start sharpening. ... "
Product As Described
18described, works, exactly, time, item
+94%
-6%
" ... Item got here on time and was just as described! ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... item was as described ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Just as described in the listing. ... "
" ... On time and as expected ... "
" ... This one does, and yes I have three as described ... "
Battery Life
13batteries, pencil sharpeners, battery operated sharpeners, battery operated, battery
+85%
-15%
" ... we'll see if it actually lasts. ... "
" ... Great Sharpener we've been using battery operated sharpeners and they are no good. ... "
" ... Great build, will last long. ... "
" ... This one will last longer! ... "
" ... With practice you're good to go and no worries for batteries. ... "
" ... Should last the rest of my life. ... "
" ... just like back in school, sharpens so much better than those battery operated sharpeners. ... "
" ... I've got a couple of battery operated sharpeners that don't seem to be able to give me that weapon like point that I want on a pencil. ... "
Delivery
12fast shipping, described, item, arrived, promised
+92%
-8%
" ... Item got here on time and was just as described! ... "
" ... Came in two days after ordering and I didn't even sign up from the fast shipping option. ... "
" ... item was as described ... "
" ... And fast shipping too! ... "
" ... It arrived on time and in excellent condition. ... "
" ... Delivered as advertised and on time. ... "
" ... On time, as ordered ,works good ... "
" ... Arrived as described on time. ... "
Hair
11sharpener, sharpen, pencil sharpener, pencil, sharpening
+73%
-27%
" ... technology, it still somehow senses when the pencil is sharp and at that moment the blades stop cutting. ... This not only tells you when to stop turning the crank, but also virtually eliminates cutting away excess wood. ... "
" ... My husband loves this old fashioned pencil sharpener. ... "
" ... I decided after having the "convenient" modern, electric sharpener, it was time to go classic and do it the real way! ... "
" ... Gets pencils razor sharp in only 3-4 cranks of the handle. ... "
" ... cuts a nice clean smooth edge on the wood. ... Graphite is centered and razor sharp. ... "
" ... Perfect for my boys, no more crappy plastic hand held ones, and no more pocket knife sharpening jobs ... "
" ... one of few double blade barrel pencil sharpener. ... "
" ... Has more cutting eggs than electric. ... "
User Manual
10sharpener, school manual sharpener, old school manual, manual pencil sharpener, x
+90%
-10%
" ... Nice little manual pencil sharpener. ... "
" ... This is an old-school manual sharpener that works great. ... "
" ... Best way to sharpen a pencil is the old school manual sharpener. ... "
" ... Old School, manual sharpener. ... "
" ... This X-ACTO KS Manual Pencil Sharpener works very nice. ... "
" ... Manual sharpener does the best consistent job. ... "
" ... This is the good ol' fashioned manual sharpener yo remember from school. ... "
" ... Love this manual pencil sharpener. ... You can never go wrong with an old school manual sharpener. ... "
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