Excellent quality.My husband gave it to me for Christmas one year,he was very generous when it came to getting items I wanted to make it easier to color my pictures I use colored pencils on and I need a very fine point. This sharpener gives me that.

What is your opinion of the quality of this item? This sharpener reminded me of the one we had when I grew up in the 60's and 70's. Haven't been able to find a decent one since then. It took me about 2 years and 27 broken pencils to break down and buy this one because of the investment. Really regret not doing it sooner. This is going to be my standard housewarming gift for my pencil loving friends. classic

What is your opinion of the quality of this item? a sturdy and remarkable design, proving that earlier craftman-ship meant something a bit overpriced for the purpose of using it; as a collector's item PRICELESS a wonderful gift for my brother who has collected pencils since he started as a principal in a schoo; almost 30 years ago very traditional exceptionally for the time it was first marketed