Pencil & Crayon Sharpeners for Office & School

Pencil Sharpeners

Pencil sharpeners ensure you always have a ready pencil on hand when you need one to write meeting notes or create engineering drafts. Many of them can also be used for colored pencils, crayons and pastels, letting people draw to their heart's content. Good pencil sharpeners are a must for offices, classrooms, art studios and wherever else people use pencils.

OnTimeSupplies.com features a nice selection of pencil sharpeners, many of which are available with bulk pricing discounts and GSA rates. They're made by leading writing supply companies like Westcott, Officemate and Staedtler. From X-ACTO® KS Manual Pencil Sharpeners to Stanley Bostitch® Compact Electric Pencil Sharpeners, you'll find the pencil sharpener style that best suits your needs..

Types of Pencil and Crayon Sharpeners

Which office pencil sharpeners should you order? Consider the many pencil sharpener types and how you might use them.

Manual Pencil Sharpeners

Manual sharpeners require turning a crank or the pencil itself to sharpen. The benefits are that you can use them anywhere and have more control over how sharp you make the pencil. They're also safer for kids.

Electric Pencil Sharpeners

These powered sharpeners run on batteries or plug into a wall outlet, and they automatically start when you insert a pencil or crayon. They work faster than manual sharpeners but give users less control over the result.

Blade Sharpeners

The most common sharpening mechanism is a blade in a cone-shaped chamber. When you twist the pencil, it creates pressure that leads to the blade slicing away wood and graphite.

Helix Sharpeners

In this sharpener, the pencil remains stationary while a cylinder and helical gear function as the cutting apparatus. These are more precise, more durable and easier to clean than blade sharpeners but also cost more.

Simple Sharpeners

These sharpeners do not have a place to catch the shavings and dust after you sharpen your pencil. They're typically small enough to fit in a pocket or pencil pouch for portability.

Reservoir Sharpeners

Pencil sharpeners that do have a reservoir make it much easier to dispose of the debris. They tend to be mounted or placed in a single location, though there are some handheld sharpeners with reservoirs.

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