does this come with an appropriate sharpener? or can it be sharpened with a regular sharpener?
1829533
It has a thick mechanical pencil lead that you twist to push up like a regular mechanical pencil. There is a sharpener for the lead itself to make it thinner but it's not necessary to use. A regular sharpener would not work. This has been a great pencil for my left handed child. It has helped him form his letters.
1053935
You could probably sharpen it yourself, but I would take it to a professional to make sure the blade stays straight. There is probably one close to where you live or work.
481132
Nope, any regular quality sharpener will work fine. The long point sharpener is pretty cool but there is a 2 step process.
1980158
YES! You sharpen it like eyeliner pencil. Make sure you have a nice, quality sharpener, because the eyeliner is softer than a normal pencil version.
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.
2070620
This makes a very clean nice point so I would recommend it for that. My normal go to sharpener is an antique Panasonic electric from the '50s.
1066818
I have not tried using one of those to sharpen it. But I have used every other standard sharpening tool and so far it hasnt received any damage at all.
1716469
It comes with a sharpener you just run it across the cutting edge in one direction not back and forth. If you do not have a sharpener that comes with it I think you can use a knife sharpener but I am not sure.
284290
Good question we have had ours for many years and have not had to sharpen. We purchased a new one for when we wear out this one.
1503164
By using a really crappy dull sharpener. The sharpener actually makes a difference.
481137
No Melissa. My sons and I having been using a regular pencil sharpener. But if you do try the sharpener, please let me know if I missing out.
1915885
No, the shape of the blade is wrong. You need a rod-shaped sharpener or a steel.
1176238
I use a Spyderco Sharpmaker for it. It's fairly inexpensive and the easiest sharpening method. As far as not needing to sharpen it because it has a "SpyderEdge," that's total nonsense. It's a blade. Blades dull with use. Blades need to be sharpened.
1617699
No. I ordered separately a two-stage Wusthof sharpener that is rather inexpensive but works very well.
1821873
I am not able to answer your question. I ordered this sharpener a short time ago and have not used it yet.
2200304
I use an accu-sharp knife and tool sharpener. It does a fantastic job on this particular blade. When you see one; the way it is used is pretty self-explanatory.
734389
No there is no sharpener! I keep a clean pad of paper near and sharpen it on that. I have always used paper and never used the sharpener when it was supplied.