Japanese Kutsuwa STAD T'GAAL is a compact portable pencil sharper that can adjust sharpening angle and length in 5 different settings with a simple turn of a dial. For a sturdier tip, with less lead breakage, set the dial to a lower number such as 1 or 2. Shorter pencil tip is recommended for softer lead such as color pencils or for short pencils such as golf pencils and half pencils. To obtain a longer lead tip, set the dial to a higher number. Longer lead point lasts longer before having to sharpen again and is suitable for harder lead pencils. With any angle the dial is set to, this angle adjustable manual pencil sharpener produces a perfect sharp point every time. When not in use, set the dial to “close” so the shutter slides down and keeps the pencil shavings from falling out of the hole. Contoured body fits comfortably in your hand and conveniently holds pencil shavings before it needs dumping. These unique sharpeners are available in translucent purple, translucent blue and translucent black. Made in Japan.