Manual pencil sharpener Kores SP35811 Assorted colours

The Kores SP35811 manual pencil sharpener is a compact, single-blade sharpener offered in assorted colours including black, blue, green, red and yellow. Its ambidextrous housing and simple rotary sharpening action deliver consistently pointed pencil tips for everyday writing, drawing and drafting tasks. The small footprint and durable plastic construction make it convenient to carry in pencil cases, desk drawers or bags for use at home, school or the office.

Advantages

The ambidextrous design accommodates both left- and right-handed users without repositioning. A single, replaceable blade provides reliable sharpening and even tip formation. The translucent shavings container allows easy visibility of filling level and detachment for quick emptying. Assorted colour options help with personal identification or colour-coding supplies, while the compact, lightweight body supports portability and straightforward manual operation.

Suitable for

• Sharpening standard wooden pencils for writing and note-taking
• Preparing drawing and sketching pencils for art and design work
• Use in classrooms, offices, home study areas and craft stations
• Students, artists and general stationery users who need a simple manual sharpener

Key specifications

• Type: Manual single-blade pencil sharpener
• Compatibility: Standard wooden pencils
• Design: Ambidextrous housing, suitable for left and right-handed use
• Material: Durable plastic housing with a transparent shavings compartment
• Colours: Assorted (black, blue, green, red, yellow)
• Size: Compact, pocketable form factor

How to use

Insert the pencil gently into the sharpening hole and rotate the pencil with your fingers while holding the sharpener steady, or hold the pencil and turn the sharpener as preferred. Continue until the desired point is achieved, then carefully remove the pencil. To empty the shavings compartment, detach it from the housing and dispose of contents; reattach securely before next use. Replace the blade if sharpening performance decreases, following standard safety procedures when handling sharp blades.

Usage recommendations

Use the sharpener on standard wooden pencils only and avoid forcing oversize or mechanical pencil leads into the sharpening hole. Empty the shavings compartment regularly to prevent clogging and inspect the blade periodically for wear to maintain consistent sharpening results.