do the tips break off easily when gently sharpened?
1545235
I haven't had that problem. They aren't like the crayola pencils where you can never effectively sharpen again. These have different texture and are better/easier.
1545236
It only had cheap sharpeners when I first got these and I did not have a problem sharpening. :)
1545237
Rarely. You get unlucky when you over sharpen it but it's pretty decent about that stuff.
630701
I think so. The knife is reportedly stronger and holds an edge longer but I have not tried to break it or had a need to sharpen it.
1625892
absolutely. the tips come to a very fine point and are very precise. I've ripped seams with them. (-:
1121733
I bought a dozen and was impressed at first, but the tips come off somewhat easily. I would not suggest relying on them for hunting deer, but they fly true and are pretty darn sharp.
1376462
I love these knives. I've chopped potatoes and carrots and haven't had any problems. They will not hold up to deboning or other twisting actions, but for normal chopping or slicing they are great.
351737
The pencils sharpen well and the tips are very strong and do not break easily. The graphite is also centered on the shaft. They are a good buy. Sherry
1635181
Mine are still sharp, but there in no reason they can not be sharpened. I have full plans on sharpneing them once they get dull; I love these knives. Even ordered more as a gift to family.
2018289
I don't think they break more easily but if you have a really long sharp point it may break. Prismacolor are light years ahead in quality than the kind you're presently using
1665588
How long are you expecting them to last? For me, I sharpen about 6-10 pencils before the fine blade dulls. I can replace it twice (with the replacements provided) and the threads seem to hold up. The actual sharpener body is aluminum, I think, so you can overtighten the screws and screw up (HA!) the threads.
1418922
Not really. They come out just as sharp for me. Try both sides of the sharpener.
222069
I'm not sure since I haven't had that issue so far. Have you tried to take them to a local hardware store to see if they can be sharpened? Sorry I wasn't able to help you.
2018287
if you get a really good pencil sharpener they will be good- I found that with my old sharpener, they did break- but now I have a very good heavy sharpener that sharpens these pencils to a sharp point and they do not break.
1404625
No,, but the tips are, and you could sharpen them, but for a halloween costume I wouldn't recommend it, their basically for looks only , and if their for a child I wouldn`t suggest them at all, they are very big fitting wise also, I have big hands and it`s big on me ,
544547
Yes. They are sharpe and easy to use; however they do come apart fairly easy.
1837514
I don't know. I gave them as a gift. I have another brand that I use daily and haven't had to sharpen them yet.
1310049
Hi Steve. I have owned this item for awhile now and although I don't use it a lot, I have not had any of the blades break.
113777
You can sharpen them, I'm guessing until the end. I've only had to sharpen mine one or two times.