However, another issue is the general layout. For one thing, it’s simply not that large or spacious the sharpener mechanism itself occupies most of the volume of the canister, so the amount of shavings it can hold is limited. The shavings container doesn’t have the best size or shape. If you dig the flat bevel, sharpen your little heart out! Plus, it’s not very reasonable to throw my big hand crank sharpener in my man purse and carry it around, so it’s a bit of an apples and oranges comparison anyway. However, this is a minor aesthetic issue and, anyway, nothing more than a matter of personal taste.
By contrast, the 610B makes a bit of a curved cut to the point, resulting in more of a concave “swoop”, which I personally prefer. The bevel along the collar and core is consistent, meaning it is a straight triangular shape all the way down to the needle-point tip. Points sharpened by various sharpeners, top to bottom: Deli O610B, KUM Automatic Long-Point, M+R brass wedge, KUM standard However, something about the design (maybe the stop) tends to trap graphite in the sharpener, which often results in a point that comes out looking dirty and gross. The finish is almost always smooth and nice, with a seamless transition from the collar to the core. Overall, the finished point from lacquer to tip measures approximately 2.3 to 2.5cm (depending on the diameter and straightness of the pencil you’re sharpening) which is about the same length as my beloved Deli 610B hand-crank sharpener, and almost as long as the Ooly Mighty Sharpener. It requires a little getting used to, and there is definitely more room for error compared to a traditional pencil sharpener. The problem is, this makes it a little more difficult to feel out what’s going on inside the sharpener. It doesn’t give the same “feedback” that wood does, that’s for sure (graphite is used as a lubricant, after all). Cutting through only the graphite core on the second stage is an interesting feeling that is definitely a little bit different of an experience compared to most sharpeners which simultaneously sharpen the lead and wood. That’s one thing I’ve always appreciated about KUM sharpeners and this case is no different. The first-stage KUM blade really slices through wood casings with ease. Each stage also has a “stop”, meaning once the wood or graphite reaches the design shape or size, the pencil will (mostly) spin freely, preventing it from shaving any more. Rather, it is meant to sharpen the pencil in two steps: first, sharpening the wood second, sharpening the lead. The two-hole sharpener, in this case, is not meant to create two different sizes or shapes of point as is the case with some two-hole sharpeners. The case is in the shape of an extruded oval, and it is the perfect shape and size to fit in between the thumb and index finger, or simply in the palm of the hand. The Kum Automatic Long-Point sharpener comes in “capsule” form, with a two-hole wedge sharpener enclosed in a shavings case to keep things neat and tidy. So keep reading, long-point enthusiasts because herein lies an in-depth look at one of the most popular long-point hand sharpeners on the market today. In this case, I’ll be reviewing the Blackwing-branded model, although I’m pretty sure that there is no difference between this and the “white label” model other than the screen-printed Blackwing logo. I purchased this sharpener without necessarily intending to review it, and have been using it off and on for several months now, so I reckon I’m highly-qualified to give you the dirt on it. A sharpener that reliably generates an elegant, long taper is even more elusive in hand-blade format.Įsteemed German manufacturer KUM has attempted to solve this issue with their Automatic Long Point sharpener. The urge to find the ultimate long-point sharpener is kind of like Hepatitis B: some people get it and it just never goes away. That is, until you begin searching for that coveted ultra long point. Pencil sharpeners seem like they’re a dime a dozen.
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