Swordfish ‘VariPoint Mini’ Dual Power Pencil Sharpener with Pencil Point Options and Auto Stop Function [40304]

The Swordfish VariPoint Mini - USB/Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener The Dual-power, variable point pencil sharpener.The Swordfish VariPoint Mini has a unique combination of useful features. The first thing you will notice is its solid, rugged construction. It’s probably the toughest sharpener in its class – the VariPoint Mini is built to last. You will also appreciate its compact dimensions, which make it so easily portable.Then you will see the sharpness control slider on the front. This enables you to select the point that you need - sharp for precision, or blunt for shading - or anywhere in between. This is a feature usually only found in more expensive, professional pencil sharpeners.You won’t be surprised to find a hatch on the underside that gives access to the battery compartment. The VariPoint Mini can be powered by 4 x AA size batteries but even though batteries are not supplied, you will be able to start sharpening your pencils immediately as there is a socket on the back of the sharpener that accepts the supplied USB cable. The VariPoint Mini can also be powered from the USB port on your computer, on your smartphone charger or on a hybrid travel charger/adaptor such as the Swordfish VariPlug or Swordfish VariSocket.When you remove the shavings tray, you’ll see that it clicks into place on massive phosphor-bronze contacts. These not only hold the shavings tray in place, they are integral to a safety feature – as soon as the shavings tray is opened, all power to the sharpener is automatically cut, so the blade unit cannot revolve, preventing injury.With the shavings tray removed, you’ll discover another feature that is most unusual in a sharpener in this class – the blade unit can be removed when blunt and replaced, giving the sharpener a new lease of life. As the replacement blade unit simply clicks into place, this process only takes a matter of seconds.The performance of the VariPoint Mini is as impressive as its design features. It will produce a sharp point on a new, unsharpened, 8mm pencil in about 10 seconds. You will also find that, in addition to standard graphite pencils, it also gives excellent results with crayons, watercolour pencils, and even charcoal pencils.The Swordfish VariPoint Mini is probably the most versatile pencil sharpener that you will ever own!

• Sharpen standard 8mm writing, graphite, crayon, water colour and pastel pencils with the versatile VariPoint Mini
• Unique pencil point selector allows you to produce a sharp point, a blunt point or anything in between, customising how you sharpen
• Auto stop function stops when pencil is sharp, preventing over sharpening and pencil waste, with additional safety feature powering down machine when shavings tray is removed
• Transparent slide-out shavings tray is capable of holding shavings resulting from 8 brand new pencils
• Replaceable and easily removable flat blade (code: 40303) prolongs the life of your sharpener, whilst helping produce the perfect point every time
• Powered by USB cable (included) or 4x AA batteries (not included) you can use your sharpener on your desk or on the go – the ideal versatile machine