Is the sharpener free standing?
1074341
This one comes with a clamp for the edge of something, like a desk. I don't like that clamping function, and I simply instal the pencil and hold down on the top as I turn the crank.. I do like the feature that grasps the pencil and pulls it in. I would like the adjustment for sharpness, to be able to deliver an even finer point.. If I need it sharper, I use a small flat sheet of 120 or 200 grit sandpaper. That's seldom though. I like this pencil sharpener.. I was looking for an old fashioned sharpener with two blades, but never did find one.
1074342
We had the same type (circa 1950's) sharpener when I was a kid. That is what brought us looking for this one. Hope you like it just as much as we do!
1074343
Yes - it has no suction cup or mounting bracket. However, the great thing about this is that the spring-loaded pencil gripper feeds the pencil as you sharpen, allowing you to hold the sharpener with one hand and crank the handle with the other. Our old suction mounted sharpener would rarely stick to the surface of a table and that was very frustrating. This is a great sharpener - still going strong after several years.
1074344
No, It comes with piece that attaches it to most surfaces with at least a 2" edge. See how the plastic at the bottom has a long round bump in it- that s where the base affixes it to a surface. AND this is the best hand sharpener for the consumer market!
1074345
It has a clamp to secure it to a tabletop or similar surface. You could probably still use just by securing it with your free hand against a flat surface.
1314614
The "fixed angle" is a bit misleading. There is a wide range of angles that you may position the sharpener. Great for any angle edge you might have.
520664
Yes. Light and compact. Note that not easy to sharp angle on sharpening stone.
2224006
No, but it is large enough you can safely hold the stone while sharpening the knife.
1103021
I just use a small, manual sharpener ~ I can throw it in my purse and empty it easily. Cost of that type is very low!
2171249
it has the blade sharpener attached, but it must be adjusted before use, also: use a light touch to sharpen your blade when needed.
1014476
It is free-standing! The suction cup just lets you maneuver a bit more easily and is what brings color to the bottom of the unit.
1695460
Yes there is a sharpening stone. It is behind the rope on the sheath and it's loose.
1656556
There is only one sharpener. I bought two and they work very well. I was impressed.
1895738
That's the way it's supposed to be. It shows the sharpener has a flat end and a pointed end for different types of sharpening.
74247
No, it does not have to be mounted. It is possible for someone with average-sized hands to hold the sharpener down with the left palm, and use the last 1 or 2 fingers to hold the pencil in place. The handle can be turned by the right hand.
2070621
YES! My husband, the artist responded. "YEAH! It has an adjustible sharpener for pencil tips and the odd of the lead breaking are slip to none. He has another one he has had for YEARS at work that still works - he wanted a new one for home. He refused to buy any other brand! Get it!
2249668
Doesn't need to be sharpened. I have had mine for over 10 years and it still works fine. Bought this one for a friend who used mine and couldn't believe how easy it was to use.
559595
Yes. I have had this set for about a year and they haven't needed to be sharpened. However, I've had one of the pink chef's knives for several years and it takes sharpening well.
1567446
It is free standing,works ok for the price. It is Better than the last one I had.
1614703
Yes, the sharpener is included & is attached to the top of the machine. Always there when you need it & it won't get lost.
231132
No, but it has a pull out manual carbide slot for manually sharpening serated knives. Works well.