A sharpener that really does the job.
351176
Turned my cheap knives into something that can actually cut the things that need cutting when I'm cooking. Well worth the money!
493018
The best thing that I like about this sharpener is that the sharpening carbides are exposed so that I can get the whole blade sharp.
4542946
This sharpener is great, I've kept it in my wallet since I've got it.  It can sharpen up even the dullest blade to hair whittling sharp, provided the bevel hasn't been dented/chipped out--and even then with a little persistence it will actually get the job done.  The edge is produces is a nice mix between toothy and polished, making push-cutting easy but also still allowing easy slicing of rope and other fibrous material.  Just be sure to use light pressure; the diamonds don't respond well to heavy-handedness.  Plus if you press too hard, you will rip them out of the nickle substrate they're bound to, making the hone useless.  Don't confuse this for the "break-in" that occurs after several uses; the grit will start to feel smoother, but rest assured it will still do the job--in fact you will get better results once this break-in is complete.

The only problem I had with it was that there were some little raised edges, I suppose from where they stamped the card out of a metal sheet.  I simply rubbed these off on a flattening stone.  Not a very big deal but it will cause a little bit of problems with the sharpening process if not taken care of, but this is so common on most other sharpening media I'm not going to hold it against them.
4663297
This sharpener accommodates 2 different blade types & works like a charm!
596772
I'm thrilled with this sharpener. It is not messy like my water wheel sharpener. I makes accurate bevels on my planer blades and chisels. It does not take much time and skill to get very sharp tools.
1311340
I've used a lot of sharpeners in my life from manual to electric and this is the first that really excels.  Sharpens Japanese-style knives with 15-16 degree bevels perfectly with only a few strokes and is also very successful in converting American kitchen knife bevels to the Japanese angle and putting a razor sharp edge on those too.
1664104
I'm very happy with the pencil sharpener.  It does a very good job, quickly, and it is easy to dispose of the shavings.  I got one for my granddaughter, too.
2445609
I got this sharpener to go with a set of the Prismacolor coloring pencils that I bought as a gift.  The sharpener has a wide point and a sharp point sharpening slots.  The quality of the sharpener is good and this sharpens the coloring pencils with no issues or breakage.  The sharpener has a shaving compartment that prevents a mess which is easy to open and empty.  It is small and compact and easy to carry around without taking up too much room.  The blades are sharp and do the job well.  I do think the sharpener is a bit pricey at 7 dollars as compared to other brands.

4 stars
1160815
Very Nice Sharpener. Good Construction, Easy to set-up and use. Has worked well on a couple of old dull pocket knives and one kitchen knife that was good quality, but dull. Happy with the purchase.
4634153
This sharpener works amazingly well. I have no mechanical or tool use ability at all, but I can sharpen my own knives with this product.  Instructions are plainly written and very explanatory on the proper way to hold this item.  The way its constructed keeps your hand free from cuts if you use it according to instructions.  And it sharpens your knives to a razor edge if that's what you want, or with a little less sharpening, it will give you a nice cutting blade.  I can't stress enough how easy this is to use, and my knives turn out with a better edge than when my local hardware store was sharpening them for me.
4354165
This product is easy to use and provides consistently good results. With a little know how, this can sharpen almost anything.
3976028
Before writing my review, I wanted to be sure to test this sharpener with a few items.  And now I'm giving it five stars.  I tested it on a cheap paring knife first and it did a good job.  Over the last week or so I've used it to sharpen a cheap paring knife, a nicer paring knife, a pair of scissors and finally my good carving knife.  Everything is now cutting better than new.  This is a small sharpener that securely adheres to flat surfaces. Flip the little band and it securely holds to my countertop.  It's a solid grip, too.  Easily pull your blade through a few times and you're set. I almost bought one of those bigger electric sharpeners, but after reading the reviews on this item, I thought I'd give it a try.  I'm a very happy customer.
167718
I'm very pleased with this pencil sharpener.  It may not be the quietest, but it is by far the quietest I've ever used.  The motor is extremely quiet.  What I hear is my pencils getting shaved down to a nice point.

It's stable, not heavy, and gets the job done pretty quickly.  It's easy to empty, too.  Occasionally I've had a point go wonky, but I've found if I hold the pencil truly vertically, with a firm grip, I get a good, sharp, clean point.  You don't have to press hard to sharpen pencils with it, either.  In fact, don't jam the pencils into it.  Just stick them in, straight down, and hold till you feel the grinding wheels seem to pull away.

I'm really glad I bought this.
1054419
Very good sharpener that is nicely constructed. It is one of the least expensive batteries operated ones. Works very well so far.
4834496
It works so much better than any other sharpener I have used and bought before. Just hope it lasts longer than the last one I had (different model).
8574
I had a red General's sharpener for a long time and was happy with it, as it sharpened many kinds of pencils. But I had not realize what a great help it was until  it broke. I tried to use a small metal one, and it chewed my pencil; by the time I finished drawing, there was not much left of the pencil. That's why I ordered this little set, knowing that the red sharpener already had worked for me in the past. It even sharpened the triangular Farber-Castell Eco pencils. I also like that you can see and control how much wood you shave off the pencil.
2673796
This sharpener is easy to use and does a good job. If you don't enjoy spending a lot of time sharpening your knives, then this might be a good investment.