KUM : The Masterpiece : Metal Pencil Sharpener
Price:
$18.90
- Blades are made of finely ground high-carbon steel with a hardness of more than 62 hrc
- Sharpens in two phases for extremely precise points and exposed lead
- Contains two spare blades, extras are also available
Info
The KUM Masterpiece Sharpener is among the best on the market. This extraordinary sharpener is hand-made in Germany and passes through eight quality checks, ensuring each part of the sharpener is functioning as best as it possibly can.
The sharpener is made of magnesium which is both lightweight and durable, making for the perfect balance between stability and ease of use. The blades are made of finely ground high-carbon steel with a hardness of more than 62 hrc. This is much harder than most high-quality kitchen knives (typically around 55 hrc). They also feature Dynamic Torsion Action®, which handles the difficult dual task of cutting hard graphite while shaping soft wood. They remain rigid when required and flex when needed. The blades are protected against rust by careful polishing, eco-friendly ultrasonic cleaning and by a micro-thin oil coating. They are long-lasting and spare blades are available for purchase here. Two spare blades are housed in the blue section.
The KUM Masterpiece sharpens in two phases. In phase one, only the wood of the pencil is removed. In phase two, the lead is sensitively sharpened and formed. The goal is to obtain a long and precise tip. An uncovered and well-shaped lead gives the artist additional freedom which typical sharpeners will not provide.
KUM, based in Erlangen, Germany, is the world's leading manufacturer of pencil sharpeners since 1919. KUM sharpeners are distinguished by the excellence of the blades, the build-quality of their products and the huge variety of sharpener styles.
Spec
| Product Code | GKU599 |
|---|---|
| Quality | Highest |
| Weight (kg) | 0.032000 |
Reviews 7
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I own five other kinds of Kum sharpener which are of excellent quality and have always lusted after the Masterpiece. Now I have one I am happy to report it gives a fine point quickly and easily at the first attempt and was worth every penny. If you cost in how much of a premium pencil you can often lose before getting a good point, let alone the time and irritation breakage causes, this can be seen as an investment that will quickly pay for itself. It is well packaged in a strong plastic box that fits into a neat little stretchy, sturdy pouch with a stud closure that protects it and keeps the rest of your kit clean. I am delighted.
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Best quality sharpener I’ve tried, would recommend.
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This is a great sharpener! I initially scoffed at the idea of spending over $20 CDN for a little sharpener, but this is worth it. It comes in a soft carrying case and has extra blades as well. Sharpens to a nice long point, and if you want to get an even longer point, you can remove the blue stopper and expose as much of the lead as you want.
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Great products
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I can sharpen the pencil without breaking the lead and achieve a fine point
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At last I can achieve a nice sharp point on my pencils.
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Excellent product worth the price