One-Step Long Point Sharpener, German Steel Blade, Machined Aluminum, Compact Design, Black

I bought a 12-pack of Blackwing pencils and figured I’d just use whatever sharpener I had lying around. Huge mistake. Those pencils deserved better, and this one-step long point sharpener absolutely delivers. This isn’t just a sharpener—it’s an experience. The aluminum body feels like a precision tool, not some plastic throwaway. It’s got heft, it’s got grip, and it doesn’t look like something that belongs in a kid’s pencil case. The blade is German steel and it shows. It slices clean, effortlessly, and somehow makes sharpening satisfying. Not once have I had a lead snap or a lopsided point. You get that iconic Blackwing long taper—elegant, sharp, and smooth to write with. No jagged edges, no over-sharpening, no wasted pencil. And the built-in canister? Game changer. No mess, no scrambling for a trash can mid-sketch or mid-note. It’s compact enough to carry in a bag, solid enough to survive it, and good enough that I now judge every other sharpener by its standard. If you’re dropping money on Blackwings and skipping this? You’re not getting the full Blackwing experience. Don’t be that person.

I have been on a quest for a great pencil sharpener ever since my college years when I lost one I really loved (which was a LONG time ago!). I have bought little hand-held steel ones recommended by my art supply store, and I have bought the cheepos from the Dollar Store (now the $1.25 and Up Store), on the recommendation from a friend who told me they were every bit as good as my art store one. She was right, though that isn't saying much for the expensive steel one. I have tried many brands; some were better than others. My goal was to find one that yielded a long, tapered point that did not wear down too quickly and was suitable for shading tone drawings by holding the pencil at an angle. I found many of the old-fashioned schoolroom hand crank ones that mount on the wall, and the modern electric tabletop models do an excellent job, but they don't fit into my portable pencil box. This heavy-duty steel from Blackwing was far more expensive than many others I've bought, but I am very pleased with it. It is fairly compact, fits well in my hand, and the hexagonal body makes it easy to grasp and hold while sharpening the pencil. Best of all, it has a shavings reservoir that works well. I have another sharpener that makes nice points but is rather bulky. The way you open it to access the sharpening ports is precisely the way you open the shavings reservoir (just from the opposite side), and I can't tell you how many times I've ended up with a lapful of pencil shavings by opening the wrong side. The Blackwing's shavings are stored in the body of the sharpener with a top that screws on securely, there is no chance of accidentally opening it, and it will store a good quantity of shavings before you need to empty it. When you do, that lid's rough, serrated texture makes it easy to unscrew. If I could part with the cool and elegant slider box it came in, the Blackwing would be more portable and fit in my pencil case, but I'm storing it in the box for now. The only thing that would make this sharpener better is if it also came with two ports to sharpen thicker pencils as well as standard-sized ones. They make one like that, but I like the profile of this one better.

This particular Blackwing one-step sharpener is dull and/or defective. As far as pencil sharpening, I look for a solid, unbroken shaving (in addition to a sharpened pencil point). This one is extremely choppy (resulting in minced bits of shavings). The blade is extraordinarily dull and blunt...like butter knife blunt. The sharpening pencil process takes WAY more than the estimated sharpening turns of 5 to 15 rotations (per Blackwing), as in 85+ to 100+ rotations (?!) This is the case with new unsharpened Blackwing pencils and previously sharpened (but needed a sharper point) pencils. Additionally, the sharpener has to be opened, and the internal sharpener blade must be blown out (compressed air duster spray) at least every 10 - 15 turns to dislodge the excess wood and graphite bits that accumulate and stick to the blade. So, what's up with this sharpener? I can't tell if it is previously owned and returned merchandise (although it wasn't identified as "open-box" or returned on the Blackwing Amazon store listing), defective, or what. The one thing Amazon has going for it is super-fast shipping and easy returns, so it isn't like I can't initiate a return; drop it at the local UPS store and obtain a refund. But the fact that the return process is simple isn't the point. ✎﹏﹏﹏﹏ I've used 99¢ pencil sharpeners that created a better point than this Blackwing sharpener. I reached out to Blackwing support regarding the total failure of their one-step (aka 100 rotations sharpener), and they offered to replace the malfunctioning unit, but the problem isn't just its inability to sharpen (defective blade). The mandatory and constant blowout of the internal blade area (every few turns) to release the wood and graphite obstruction is too much work. I'm going with the Raymay Fujii KUM Masterpiece Pencil Sharpener. The Blackwing one-step is cool looking. Love the weight and heft of the pressed aluminum exterior and matte black powder-coated surface. But it doesn't work.

This sharpener feels more premium than most others I’ve used. The design is very elegant, and it adds a nice touch to my desk. Yes, it’s a bit more expensive than a regular sharpener, but the quality and smooth sharpening make it worth every penny. The blade is sharp, the container is easy to clean, and the overall look is sleek and modern. If you want something practical but also stylish, this is the one to get.

Awesome sharpener. Love how easy it is to use.

Compré este sacapuntas para comprobar si era verdad que iba tan extraordinario como comentaban o por el contrario partía las puntas de los lápices. En primer lugar,comentar que de inicio el lápiz no cabe por el diámetro del sacapuntas, tienes que haberle sacado punta antes con otro sacapuntas distinto. En segundo lugar,una vez echo esto , sin problemad. Las puntas son excelentes y por ahora no me ha roto ninguna punta del lápiz.

Il Blackwing Affilacoltelli è un accessorio indispensabile per chi desidera mantenere i propri coltelli sempre affilati e pronti all'uso. La costruzione robusta e di alta qualità garantisce un'affilatura precisa e uniforme. L'uso è estremamente semplice e intuitivo, anche per chi non è esperto nell'affilare coltelli. Ho notato una differenza immediata nei miei coltelli da cucina: dopo averli affilati con questo strumento, sono tornati come nuovi, con tagli netti e precisi. Il design compatto lo rende facile da riporre e da utilizzare con diverse tipologie di lame. In sintesi, il Blackwing Affilacoltelli è uno strumento affidabile, facile da usare e perfetto per chi vuole mantenere i propri coltelli sempre al top delle prestazioni. Assolutamente consigliato!

Excelente calidad. Muy caro. Pero lo mejor.

Este sacapuntas de blackwing es de excelente calidad. Deja una punta alargada y con una curvatura que le da buena resistencia a la punta. Presumo que la cuchilla es fabricada por KUM, lo que implica una gran calidad y duración del filo.

ブラックウイングの鉛筆を削りましたが私が普通の鉛筆削りのように押し込みながら削ったため鉛筆の芯がとがらなくいつになったら研げるんだと削っていたら鉛筆が半分減ったのでカバーを外して見ながら削ったら軽く力を入れすぎないようにしたら素晴らしい削り具合です。凄い商品です。ビックリ！！でも高い鉛筆が今回悲しい事に•••(x_x;)