Some reviewers said their pencil was made in China, are the ones being sold now made in Japan?
57622
I just picked up one of these from Staples after flipping through the 20 or so they had on the shelf looking for one made in Japan but every single one of them said "made in China" on the back. For $1.99 w/coupon, I'm not going to be picky but it's a shame even the Japanese companies are moving production to China. The same thing also happened to the Pentel Energize mech. pencil: the old ones were made in Japan but all the new ones are made in China.
2035662
I think the box said "made in Japan" but I'm not sure. If I find the box, I'll post again.
1789537
I just double checked and this is stamped "made in Japan" on the actual grinder itself. I think it is safe to say this model is still from Japan. I bought this as a father's day gift for my husband so my model is just a couple months old. Hope that helps!
411188
It's a Japanese company, but mine says made in China. I have been using it every day for 12 years and it still works fine.
1004030
Yes the ones We have say made in Japan on the label on the tool.Thx,Big Tool Store
299890
Yes, it is made in Japan. It's terrific. We've had ours for a couple years now and don't know how we ever got along without it.
1069869
this one is made in china. other models are made in japan if you want the higher build quality
633958
I'm not exactly sure but I believe they are made in China. The same company has higher end knives that are made in Japan. The important thing to remember is that it is a very high quality knife at a very affordable price. It will last long and hold an edge because it has high carbon steel. Most similarly priced knives will not have that.
1300812
Made in China. It's funny, on another site these are listed as "Imported from Japan, Made in China".
1456711
Just looked at mine -- said that it was made in China. I guess even Japanese companies are having stuff built on the cheap in China now -- but this unit isn't cheap!
1096979
It is my understanding the machine is made in China and the blade is made in Japan.
1574400
I received mine today (March 2, 2015) and it is made in Thailand. I was hoping they were still made in Japan.
1566019
It appears they are made in China. But then, what isn't nowadays at least in part?
833513
Could the SELLER please respond? I understand it is a Japanese DESIGN, but WHERE is this sharpener actually MANUFACTURED? In particular, were is the CUTTING MECHANISM manufactured?
1732003
Yes, back east if I remember right.Love, these pencils! After all the cheap junk I've purchased at local stores , these are the greatest.! I've got to get my kids friends from taking them!Can't go wrong here!
2194453
The used to be made in the USA, but after a quick web search, the Burris site is down, it looks like they are made in Japan...
1643121
I didn't notice "Made in Japan" until now. The one I got is also Made in Korea / Finished in China just like the original one I got with the phone. If there are replacement batteries made in Japan I think that would be a huge upgrade but haven't seen one so far.