Bostitch Twist-N-Sharp Manual Pencil Sharpener, 3-Pack

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Product guide

Bostitch Twist-N-Sharp Manual Pencil Sharpener, 3-Pack

Pack: The Bostitch Twist-N-Sharp is a handheld manual sharpener sold as a three-piece set. Its adjustable tip dial, attached shavings tray and ratchet-style twisting are intended to make it useful for graphite and colored pencils, with the listing also naming cosmetic pencils.

At a glance

A center dial selects a sharp or blunt pencil point.
The attached shavings drawer opens from a side panel for emptying.
The listing describes a ratchet mechanism operated by twisting the pencil back and forth.
Tip Saver technology is claimed to help prevent over-sharpening.
The set is listed as three sharpeners in assorted colors.

Price

$7.46Save 25%

Reference price: ~~$9.99~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Adjustable sharp or blunt tips give users a choice of point style.
Attached shavings drawers help contain shavings and are described as opening for disposal.
Manual operation needs no battery or power connection.
The listed three-sharpener set can be divided among users or locations.

Cons

Manual twisting requires hands-on effort, so it is less suited to sharpening many pencils without repeated handling.
Customer feedback includes reports of pencil tips breaking during use, despite other customers saying the sharpener does not break pencils.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Identity
Brand	Bostitch
Model	PS1-ADJ-X3

Power and operation
Power configuration	Manual

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions	2.6"D x 4.2"W x 1.92"H
Weight listed	2.4 ounces

Materials and finish
Material listed	Plastic
Color	Assorted

Pack and use
Items	3

What to know before buying

The manufacturer lists colored and graphite pencils as well as eyebrow, eyeliner and lip-liner pencils. Confirm suitability for the particular pencil diameter and cosmetic use before relying on it for those applications.

What’s in the box

Included

3 sharpeners

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Students, teachers and households wanting compact manual sharpeners for pencil cases or desks.
Users who want to choose between a pointed and a blunter pencil tip.
People looking for multiple sharpeners for graphite and colored pencils.

Less suited to

Anyone seeking an electric or hands-free sharpener.
Users needing high-volume sharpening with minimal manual effort.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 10,343 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback reports that the sharpener works for regular and colored pencils and is easy for both children and adults to use. Customers also value the choice of pointed or blunt tips. Durability feedback is mixed, with some saying pencils do not break and others reporting broken tips. That concern matters most for people sharpening delicate pencils or prioritizing consistent results. The supplied aggregate ratings skew positive overall, but they do not establish why individual customers rated the product as they did.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as easy to use for children and adults.
Customers report useful performance with regular and colored pencils.
Customers appreciate being able to choose a pointed or blunt tip.

Mixed feedback

Durability reports differ. Some customers say it avoids breaking pencils, while others report pencil tips breaking during sharpening.

Frequently asked questions

Can this sharpener make a blunt or pointed tip?

The listing says a center dial lets you choose a sharp or blunt tip.

Does the sharpener need batteries?

No. Its listed power configuration is manual.

How many sharpeners are included?

The listed package contents specify 3 Sharpeners.

Can it sharpen cosmetic pencils?

The listing names eyebrow, eyeliner and lip-liner pencils as uses, but does not specify supported pencil sizes. Confirm compatibility for the pencils you plan to use.