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title: "X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, School Pro Electric Sharpener, Black, With Six Size Dial, XL Shavings Bin - Heavy Duty, Classroom Supplies"
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# SafeStart motor stops when bin removed 6-size dial fits all pencils XL shavings bin for less mess X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, School Pro Electric Sharpener, Black, With Six Size Dial, XL Shavings Bin - Heavy Duty, Classroom Supplies

**Brand:** x-acto
**Price:** NZ$212
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✏️ Stay sharp, stay ahead — the ultimate electric sharpener for pros who demand precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** X-ACTO Pencil Sharpener, School Pro Electric Sharpener, Black, With Six Size Dial, XL Shavings Bin - Heavy Duty, Classroom Supplies by x-acto
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$212 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/223744644-x-acto-pencil-sharpener-school-pro-electric-sharpener-black-six)

## Best For

- x-acto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted x-acto brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safety First:** SafeStart motor halts operation when the bin is removed, ensuring worry-free use in busy classrooms or home offices.
- • **Steady & Stable:** Slip-resistant base and heavy-duty build keep the sharpener firmly in place, so you can sharpen with confidence and ease.
- • **Mess-Free Mastery:** Extra-large, easy-to-empty shavings bin keeps your workspace clean and clutter-free—because your desk deserves better.
- • **Precision Perfected:** Break-resistant design delivers flawless pencil tips every time, reducing lead breakage and frustration.
- • **Effortless Versatility:** Six-size dial sharpens everything from standard to colored and triangular pencils—one sharpener to rule them all.

## Overview

The X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener is a heavy-duty, break-resistant device designed for classrooms and professional use. Featuring a six-size dial to accommodate nearly every pencil type—including colored and triangular pencils—it delivers precise, consistent sharpening with minimal lead breakage. Its SafeStart motor stops automatically when the extra-large shavings bin is removed, ensuring safety and mess-free operation. With a slip-resistant base and durable construction, this sharpener combines versatility, reliability, and ease of use for a seamless sharpening experience.

## Description

The break-resistant X-ACTO® School Pro® Pencil Sharpener lets students spend less time sharpening and more time focusing on what matters. This electric pencil sharpener gets woodcase pencils to a precise tip, so there’s less lead breakage and less distractions in the classroom. The fly-away cutter stops sharpening when a pencil has reached its ideal sharpness. Meanwhile, the SafeStart® electric motor stops when the extra-large, easy-to-empty shavings bin is removed. The slip-resistant bottom keeps the pencil sharpener steady. Finally, a six-size dial fits nearly every pencil and the printed indicators provide an ease of use. It’s also compatible with colored pencils. Stay sharp with X-ACTO®, the #1 electric pencil sharpener brand!

Review: Quickly sharpens, without twisting, and big bin! - Twenty years ago, just as my children began to write, I bought an old school sharpener - you know the one! That old workhorse of a sharpener found just inside the door of every classroom from K-12! I hung it in the laundry room, and had a metal waste basket below it. It felt very much like the right way to begin the process of educating my little people! I am that mom that tried to have all the right tools & bought out the office supply store each fall. There are two items I never had to replace… my huge hallway bulletin board & my manual workhorse of a pencil sharpener! I loved the way that you could feel the pencil being sharpened just right… it took me a helluva long time to perfect my technique, and there was nothing quite as satisfying as getting the point just right! Even as a self-described expert, many times I would get distracted and not turn my pencil every few rotations and I would end up with one side of the pencil with a ridiculously long, half exposed, point that would break if you tried to even it out. I might get that perfect point on my first go, but I could just as easily end up with a stump of a pencil before it finally was usable. And don’t even get me started on the pencil shavings!! I have never figured out how to keep the area around the sharpener clean. I don’t care how careful or diligent you are when emptying that pencil sharpener… It’s a unique kind of mess that makes its way out of the holes and seems even when it’s empty! And the mess it makes if you accidentally bump it, or if your child decides to empty it for you!!! If you use the old standard for the classroom, there is no getting around the mess. Still, though, even with all the headache of using perfect technique the pencil debris, it It was worth it. I felt confident it would last forever & no matter what my kids tried to sharpen. It has performed 19+ years, and still going strong! My main requirement was to have a sharpener that would be reliable and was mounted so it could not get moved or lost! Recently, though, I went to sharpen a pencil & there where my sharpener was screwed to the wall was nothing except four empty screw holes. I stood with my dull pencil wondering whether it was the kids or my husband that decided to rob me of my pencil sharpener, and destabilize my life!! In that moment, I decided to indulge in a grown-up sharpener! I searched all the reviews and narrowed my choices down to a small group, and finally decided on the plug in X-acto “School Pro” model. I am very change adverse… so, even though I was going with electric I still wanted something that was meant to last! I also wanted something that could sharpen various sizes, and was pleased to find an electric sharpener that also did the triangular shaped barrel often used by small children or in construction.to be able to sharpen various sized pencils. My experience with this sharpener has far exceeded my previous experiences with automatic sharpeners. Up until now, I avoided buying an electric sharpener, because the ones I have used are finicky, had to push the pencil in hard, and often made the sharpened point easy to break when writing. I tend to write with enough pressure to make an impression through several pages. The main thing that I thought the old school model would be better for was the length and shape of the sharpened point of the pencil. Even though you had to be skilled at customizing the writing point, when you did get it just right, the point did not break easily and it would write for a long time without needing to be re-sharpened every few paragraphs. I was very happy to be wrong! I have been using this electric sharpener for a few months and the writing point is as near perfect. I might need to knock off the very tip, but it’s easier than getting your ball-point pen to start to write. Given the ease of used, and the ample (way less messy) catch bin… I am loving my new sharpener!! Also, it will not sharpen if the bin is not fully locked in place, and I appreciate that. I do put my hand on the back end to stabilize the sharpener and keep it from scooting back. I do not need to push the pencil in hard, you can easily feed the pencil in and you don’t need to turn it or keep pulling it out and pushing it back in. I don’t believe a toddler has long enough fingers to trigger the motor, but if you have young children around, maybe remove the bin when not in use to be extra cautious. I can’t speak to how well it would hold up against all the stuff my kids tried to sharpen on my trusty workhorse, but for use on regular use by teens/adults on pencils (different thickness, colored, and triangular shaped.) I recommend it, especially as an affordable upgrade to your household sharpener, for the ease of use, versatility, and easy cleanup! If I had known about this product twenty years ago, I would have bought it instead of my old standby. It is large enough to not be carted off, and even if the motor only last a few years, when considering cost vs. constant mess of old one… I absolutely would be willing to take that chance, and save myself the headache. However, manual sharpening uses no electricity and that, coupled with the fact that they have proven themselves as practically indestructible, are strong enough points to make the choice difficult!.
Review: THE BEST SHARPENER MONEY CAN BUY - This is my all time favorite sharpener. A classroom must. It is a great weight and has suction cups to keep its place on the counter. The sharpener its self works great and can adjust for different size utensils. I had two in my classroom. One for regular pencils and one for colored pencils. I had no issues with either. Unfortunately a student did break it one year by shoving a pencil in very hard, but I stand by this sharpener and rebought the same one! This is the best and definitely work the money. I would recommend this as a teacher must or for a great teacher appreciation gift!

## Features

- Break-resistant pencil sharpener creates precise tips to reduce lead breakage and frustrations in the classroom
- Flyaway cutter prevents oversharpening by stopping the cutter when pencil reaches ideal sharpness
- Electric pencil sharpener with SafeStart motor stops shaving when bin is removed
- Easy-to-empty XL shaving bin means less mess
- Six-size dial fits nearly every pencil
- Colored pencil compatible; from the #1 electric pencil sharpener brand

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B086P836K4 |
| Additional Features | Not_Performance_Used |
| Best Sellers Rank | #691 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #12 in Pencil Sharpeners |
| Brand | X-Acto |
| Brand Name | X-Acto |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 10,889 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00079946271669, 50079946271664 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9"D x 8.6"W x 8.5"H |
| Item Type Name | Electric Pencil Sharpener |
| Item Weight | 3.7 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Newell Brands |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1670X |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 1670X |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Specific Uses For Product | Color Pencil, Graphite Pencil |
| Target Audience | Teacher |
| UPC | 079946271669 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** X-Acto
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Power Source:** Electric
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Color Pencil, Graphite Pencil

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I just got my sharpener.  It sharpens unevenly and makes a horrible squeaking sound....defective or normal for this model??**
A: Mine does not sharpen perfectly each time but if I rotate the pencil it works fine. I have not experienced the squeaking sound.

**Q: Does this have auto stop?**
A: Its flyaway cutter feature stops sharpening when pencils reach their ideal sharpness.

**Q: does it work for 220v?**
A: No, X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener works with 120V.

**Q: Can you sharpen watercolor pencils, charcoal pencils and so on?**
A: X-ACTO School Pro Pencil Sharpener is compatible with graphite pencils, colored pencils, and watercolor pencils. If the product is a non-wood pencil or non-wood writing instrument, it is not recommended.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quickly sharpens, without twisting, and big bin!
*by S***S on September 8, 2023*

Twenty years ago, just as my children began to write, I bought an old school sharpener - you know the one! That old workhorse of a sharpener found just inside the door of every classroom from K-12! I hung it in the laundry room, and had a metal waste basket below it. It felt very much like the right way to begin the process of educating my little people! I am that mom that tried to have all the right tools & bought out the office supply store each fall. There are two items I never had to replace… my huge hallway bulletin board & my manual workhorse of a pencil sharpener! I loved the way that you could feel the pencil being sharpened just right… it took me a helluva long time to perfect my technique, and there was nothing quite as satisfying as getting the point just right! Even as a self-described expert, many times I would get distracted and not turn my pencil every few rotations and I would end up with one side of the pencil with a ridiculously long, half exposed, point that would break if you tried to even it out. I might get that perfect point on my first go, but I could just as easily end up with a stump of a pencil before it finally was usable. And don’t even get me started on the pencil shavings!! I have never figured out how to keep the area around the sharpener clean. I don’t care how careful or diligent you are when emptying that pencil sharpener… It’s a unique kind of mess that makes its way out of the holes and seems even when it’s empty! And the mess it makes if you accidentally bump it, or if your child decides to empty it for you!!! If you use the old standard for the classroom, there is no getting around the mess. Still, though, even with all the headache of using perfect technique the pencil debris, it It was worth it. I felt confident it would last forever & no matter what my kids tried to sharpen. It has performed 19+ years, and still going strong! My main requirement was to have a sharpener that would be reliable and was mounted so it could not get moved or lost! Recently, though, I went to sharpen a pencil & there where my sharpener was screwed to the wall was nothing except four empty screw holes. I stood with my dull pencil wondering whether it was the kids or my husband that decided to rob me of my pencil sharpener, and destabilize my life!! In that moment, I decided to indulge in a grown-up sharpener! I searched all the reviews and narrowed my choices down to a small group, and finally decided on the plug in X-acto “School Pro” model. I am very change adverse… so, even though I was going with electric I still wanted something that was meant to last! I also wanted something that could sharpen various sizes, and was pleased to find an electric sharpener that also did the triangular shaped barrel often used by small children or in construction.to be able to sharpen various sized pencils. My experience with this sharpener has far exceeded my previous experiences with automatic sharpeners. Up until now, I avoided buying an electric sharpener, because the ones I have used are finicky, had to push the pencil in hard, and often made the sharpened point easy to break when writing. I tend to write with enough pressure to make an impression through several pages. The main thing that I thought the old school model would be better for was the length and shape of the sharpened point of the pencil. Even though you had to be skilled at customizing the writing point, when you did get it just right, the point did not break easily and it would write for a long time without needing to be re-sharpened every few paragraphs. I was very happy to be wrong! I have been using this electric sharpener for a few months and the writing point is as near perfect. I might need to knock off the very tip, but it’s easier than getting your ball-point pen to start to write. Given the ease of used, and the ample (way less messy) catch bin… I am loving my new sharpener!! Also, it will not sharpen if the bin is not fully locked in place, and I appreciate that. I do put my hand on the back end to stabilize the sharpener and keep it from scooting back. I do not need to push the pencil in hard, you can easily feed the pencil in and you don’t need to turn it or keep pulling it out and pushing it back in. I don’t believe a toddler has long enough fingers to trigger the motor, but if you have young children around, maybe remove the bin when not in use to be extra cautious. I can’t speak to how well it would hold up against all the stuff my kids tried to sharpen on my trusty workhorse, but for use on regular use by teens/adults on pencils (different thickness, colored, and triangular shaped.) I recommend it, especially as an affordable upgrade to your household sharpener, for the ease of use, versatility, and easy cleanup! If I had known about this product twenty years ago, I would have bought it instead of my old standby. It is large enough to not be carted off, and even if the motor only last a few years, when considering cost vs. constant mess of old one… I absolutely would be willing to take that chance, and save myself the headache. However, manual sharpening uses no electricity and that, coupled with the fact that they have proven themselves as practically indestructible, are strong enough points to make the choice difficult!.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE BEST SHARPENER MONEY CAN BUY
*by A***A on June 17, 2026*

This is my all time favorite sharpener. A classroom must. It is a great weight and has suction cups to keep its place on the counter. The sharpener its self works great and can adjust for different size utensils. I had two in my classroom. One for regular pencils and one for colored pencils. I had no issues with either. Unfortunately a student did break it one year by shoving a pencil in very hard, but I stand by this sharpener and rebought the same one! This is the best and definitely work the money. I would recommend this as a teacher must or for a great teacher appreciation gift!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for colored and graphite pencils
*by S***S on January 1, 2026*

I got this because I received a Prismacolor 150 pencil set and my hands were killing me from sharpening so many pencils. I love it! I sharpened all 150 pencils of the set plus a set of 36 Prismacolor premiers and only 3 pencils broke while sharpening. One pencil I think is bad and caused the next one to break. I also sharpened my Caran D'Ache Supracolor, Blackwing colors, Prismacolor watercolor pencils, Derwent Inktense pencils, some Faber-Castell Goldfaber. I am so impressed by it. All have a great sharp point, don't break ( except for the 3 mentioned) and don't eat up much of the pencil. I also tried with graphite pencils and they work great. The key is to find the right hole for the pencil and to let it finish before taking it out. The drawer does dislodge easily so I just hold it with one hand while holding the pencil with the other. I also use a soft brush to clean the gears to be sure it will be good for a long time. Hopefully it'll last a long time but so far I'm very impressed with the results.

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