Is it possible to mount this vertically?

I know this question was asked almost 10 years ago, but I must get this off my chest, lol! You can mount the base on a tabletop, on a wall, or under a tabletop. I would never mount it under a table, because I would be afraid of hitting my knuckles on the underside of the table. Plus, you can't see what you're doing. Whichever way you mount the base, you should always make sure your screws don't poke through the other side of the mounting surface, and you should always put the metal cover over it so that the "longish part" points downward. That way, the cover can hold more shavings before you'll need to empty it. People mount it so that the longish part points backward toward the wall, and that's not right. The shavings always fall. Back in the 1960s and 70s, we learned about how this fancy thing called GRAVITY works. Maybe they don't teach that in schools anymore. Or maybe gravity was a new thing for us in the 60s and so we had to learn all about it! Well, one thing is for certain: If the unit fills up too much, then the shavings will become compacted inside and could interfere with proper operation. And they'll be messier to remove. I suggest a family rule: Once all the kids are old enough to handle this, the FIRST PERSON to use the pencil sharpener each day must empty it. Yes, into the trash basket that you've strategically placed on the floor beneath it. With a liner in the basket. That way it never fills up and doesn't make a big mess when you need to take out the garbage! When I was a kid, we had the best one ever made, I think it was boston or bostitch, or something like that. It LOOKED like this one, but that one was very very sturdy, like a '68 Chevy. This one appears to be made of thin sheet metal. And the cutting spirals (people call them rollers; whatever) never wore out or needed to be sharpened.

Is this made in USA??

No, but the quality of the sharpening is excellent. The size guide is a bit flimsy though. However, since I only use ONE size pencil, the size guide is superfluous. Note that MANY things come from China are excellent. for example, Laowa camera lenses. The Sony SEL200600G zoom. I have both. And there are excellent quality Made In China Seiko watches. However, there IS a lot of trash coming from China too. China is the corner-cutter of the World! It should be recognized that location of manufacture does NOT mean better quality. There are a lot of trash products Made In USA too.

What is the material it's made of like? A couple reviewers said flimsy metal, another said chrome-plated plastic. I'm confused!

I was surprised at how *substantial* the box felt when it arrived (it was only about $12 after all...). I think that stainless steel is a combination of iron and tin and the hollow body of this contraption feels more like stainless steel than that of a tin can and it is shinier than a tin can also and perhaps more thick. I read the previous three answers and if not all, many of them spoke of the cast mounting base -- that feels like an iron skillet and is quite heavy. You will not be able to mount this lovely cutting machine onto a hollow door. Get it! You will probably be at the least happy with it or as me, surprised by how good it is given the price and how many of these things have not seemed to have made it into the new millennium with its 1950's and 1960's integrity in tact.

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✏️ Sharpen your edge, stay ahead of the curve!

BUILT FOR HIGH VOLUME USE - Commercial-grade durability engineered to withstand constant sharpening in busy environments.
PRECISION SHARPENING POWER - Dual hardened helical cutters deliver consistently fine, professional-grade points every time.
VERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS - Securely mount on wall, desk, or table with included screws for ultimate workspace customization.
EFFORTLESS MANUAL OPERATION - Smooth, easy-to-turn crank designed for quick use by professionals and school children alike.
UNIVERSAL PENCIL COMPATIBILITY - Adjustable sharpener fits 8 different pencil sizes, from standard to specialty leads.

The X-ACTO KS Manual Pencil Sharpener is a commercial-grade, precision tool featuring dual helical cutters and adjustable sizing for 8 pencil diameters. Designed for high-volume environments, it offers versatile mounting options and smooth manual operation, making it ideal for classrooms, offices, and creative professionals seeking reliable, fine-point sharpening.

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M**W

Great Pencil Sharpener

Pencil sharpener arrived quickly, was packaged securely and works great! Sharpens pencils perfectly. So glad that it is made of metal and know it will last a long time. Got a good price for it!

27.08.2025

P**K

Good quality

Solid sharpener, works well

22.09.2025

K**S

Sharpens pencils well

Works great! You can’t go wrong with an original pencil sharpener!

27.08.2025

T**.

Pencil Sharpener weak and should have been redesigned when switching from metal to plastic.

The guts and cutters of this pencil sharpener is pretty standard as well as the case, however the base and framework is plastic (probably ABS). I screwed it to the wall indoors and sharpened two pencils. They looked fine and it worked well. A week later I started to sharpen another pencil and the base broke and bent over. This is unuseable now. The plastic needs to be thicker or redesigned. Or switch back to metal.

5.06.2025

A**R

Didn't arrive with screws, but still a great sharpener!

Seems like a great quality sharpener. I bought it for our homeschool year, my kids kept losing all the small portable sharpeners 😆. I will say it did not come with any screws like it says it does on the box, but that wasn't a big deal to me as I had screws on hand.

14.08.2025

N**N

Old school is better

10/10 recommend. Works great! SO much better than battery operated ones! Even though my kids didn’t know what it was at first (haha) I couldn’t be happier. It sharpens pencils and colored pencils so nicely and easily! I was SO OVER the electric/ battery operated ones. Old school all the way with this one! ✏️

26.07.2025

C**N

Perfect points every time

I have been using those inexpensive pencil sharpener with less than acceptable results. I purchased a few of these for the house and workshop. They take me back to grade school and they work just like I remember.🆑

10.09.2025

E**L

Definitely worth the money!

This is an amazing pencil sharpener. Sharpens the sharpest pencils with little effort.

18.08.2025

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Manufacturer	Elmers
Brand	X-Acto
Item Weight	10.4 ounces
Product Dimensions	4.75 x 2.75 x 4.25 inches
Item model number	1031
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Color	Silver/Black
Shape	Other
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Number of Items	1
Size	1 Count (Pack of 1)
Point Type	Fine
Line Size	0.3mm
Ink Color	Black/Silver
Manufacturer Part Number	1031
National Stock Number	7520-00-162-6178

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