Pencil sharpener

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Red pencil sharpener

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Crank pencil shapener

A pencil sharpener is a machine for making a point at the of a pencil sharp enough so you can use it.

Pencil Sharpener Media

• A manual prism sharpener generates long fan-shaped shavings

• Video of a mechanical pencil sharpener, showing gearing and helical sharpening blades

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  Magnesium alloy prism sharpener

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  An unusual hand-cranked prism sharpener, with a shavings cover

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  A linear sharpener that uses a razor blade

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  Jupiter 1 with rotary disk cutters

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  A well-used modern desk-style electric pencil sharpener

• Lead sharpener/lead pointer and 2 mm pencil lead in a leadholder

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  Specialized sharpener for carpenter's flat pencils