Hello Everyone! I am pinning this comment in response to a recent comment about a unit that did not work as the customer expected. I don't make any money from purchases of this sharpener, so what I say is simply my opinion. It's been two years since I produced this video review and this sharpener is still the best battery operated sharpener I have for making very long points for regular as well as large diameter pencils. I keep it right next to me on the printer/camera table. As with anything that is battery operated, batteries can and do go bad. Fortunately, the type of battery it uses is readily available online. In fact, you can even buy a higher capacity rated battery and it works great. Another thing to note is that you must use this sharpener on battery only. Plug it in only to charge, not to run. Also, keep in mind that if they don't say you get an adapter, you'll need your own USB adapter to plug into an outlet or simply plug it into any available USB charging port.
Really like the AFMAT performance. When sharpener quit working I emailed AFMAT re: replacing the battery. Was advised didn't know if a new battery would work and recommended I buy a new pencil sharpener. Thought very poor business ethics especially since made where battery is replaceable. Will search to see where I can buy a replacement battery. Thought weird too that AFMAT doesn't sell the replacement batteries. Have had this sharpener 10 months.
This is still my favorite electric. Once you charge the battery, immediately unplug it. Don't leave it plugged in. My original battery still going strong. I did replace in a different sharpener that uses the same battery and found you can buy them online easily. Amazon even sells them. They are commonly used rechargeable batteries. You can even buy higher capacity as I have so they hold charge longer.
I wish I had seen your review before getting mine. I didn't see that the cord is stored in the unit. Maybe they should show that on the box. Also, I was excited to sharpen my charcoal pencils and the whole tip on first one I tried broke right off. Now, I'm afraid to use it on my charcoal pencils.
@@marsbeads Yes Your’e absolutely right. I bought a Derwent and it gives any length point , sharp and you can remove the helical blade and clean it. I am Sure this will help the life of the whole unit. This one is small, light making it very portable. Thanks for you tip.
Have you ever had the sharpener just stop working? And if so, how’d you fix it? I’ve had this same sharpener for two years and it’s worked amazing, but then it suddenly stopped. No battery issues or stuck lead, it just went from working to not. I know this a review video and not a how-to, but I’m really frustrated and can’t find any resources to help.
No. Mine did die eventually, but then I took the battery out and replaced it with a different one of even higher capacity and charged. It came alive again. But I've since replaced using this one with one that's been on my desk now for a couple years and rarely needs charging (seems to work a long time on a single charge). Look for my video on JARLINK. I don't know if it is still available, or rebranded as many of these guys do. But I've been really happy with it.
Hey thanks for reply. Afmat have a new 2020 version that does 6 to 12mm pencils. I cant get them in the UK through amazon...do you know anywhere I can order one from?.
@@RixCanDoit damn! I would happily pay for someone's time and expenses in advance to get me one and ship it to me. Anyone in the US on here interested?
Busy busy. Won't do another until I'm done with this Lion drawing and that's slow going because I don't have much time to devote to it. This is why channels like this need viewer support, because of having to devote so much time to make a living leaving less time to video production. But I'm working on my next video during free time. Stay tuned!
Hi, after seeing quite a few of your sharpener vids, wondering which one is now the best one? Is the Westcott heavy duty one still on your desk? I am in search and thinking of that one. I really like the idea of the vertical but just don't know if they are as long lasting. Any view on this?
Being an avid fountain pen collector your use of the term "nib" had me going, so I searched and searched thinking it must apply to pencils and I was wrong. Nope. The correct term is "point" for pencils. Also, replace those cheap Chinese fireworks with some high quality Japanese 18650s... UltraFire isn't just a creative name.
Clearly they used an all graphite pencil to get that 25mm nib haha. If this sharpener stands up to the test of time and abuse by none other than Rix then it might just be one of the very best.
Well, it's going to take time because I use several sharpeners at a time. Spreading the workload. LOL! I hope it can take the abuse, because right now this is one of the few that I like for electric.
I just purchased this sharpener. First, I was surprised that it does not look like the one in your video or in the photos online. I thought that was strange but not a deal-breaker. But after charging it for 6 hours the red light was still blinking. I unplugged it as directed to check if the sharpener had charged at all. But it did not work. I changed outlets and tried to charge the sharpener again but had the same result. I am very disappointed. The user manual gives minimal information and no troubleshooting suggestions. I am afraid I must return it for a refund. I had such high hopes for an electrical sharpener that really produces a long point. I cannot recommend this product. POTENTIAL BUYERS BEWARE.
go ahead & laugh.... took me a week to ' find' the charging cord, it had been so long since ii'd charged it (10/15/23). Mine did not come with a charger so ii found one & rubberbanded it to the base as a reminder...duh...
Yeah, that is funny. But not surprising. I don't know too many sharpeners that have the charging cable coiled inside the bottom compartment like this one does. Not a bad concept, but considering it (normally) comes with the charger that is not stored within, you still end up with something that isn't completely compact.
It does sharpen to a point, just not to a point that will break off everytime you start to use it after sharpening. The point is perfect for detail work, for fine lines and writing. Anything more and you're not going to avoid breaking it off.
It looks like it used up a lot of the pencil, as colored pencils are expensive, losing so much of the pencil is completely undesirable. I’ll stick to my KUM Masterpiece hand sharpener.BTW put the screw🔩 back,
I got one and its trash, the battery dies in one week, I call the customer service and they told me I need to buy a new battery, WTF! like how "new product" and I still need to buy more stuff to make work!! pure trash! guys just keep your distance for the product.
Because the battery died does not make this sharpener trash. I use it all the time and it makes the longest point for all my pencils. With that said, if you only had it a week and the battery died, they should replace it. I am reaching out to the company with your comments to see what the deal is.
Reply from AFMAT: "You know my position, always trying to make our customers satisfied. If I had received his/her phone call or email, I would have sent him or her a new one. So could you please tell him or her to contact me at support@afmat.com. I will make things right. Thank you."
Terrible Chinese product. It broke after 5 uses all the while not sharpening at all. The tips stay blunt and the wood looks like it's been chewed on. Avoid avoid avoid!
That's unfortunate that you had an issue with this sharpener. Mine is still on my desk and I use it all the time. Just love it. The only thing is the battery died. So I just got a better one and replaced it and it just goes. As for having a 'blunt' tip, there is a turn dial at the back that allows you to change the tip from point to blunt. Perhaps you have it set to blunt. My sharpener makes super long points...and they are points! At any rate, contact AFMAT and just tell them your issue. They will replace it for you. If you contacted them and they tell you otherwise, just let me know and I'll get involved on your behalf. Rix
What did it not do? I use mine all the time. Hopefully you don't have it plugged in when trying to use. It must not be plugged in. And adapters are easy to get everywhere. Many people (like myself) have several sitting in a drawer. Or you can just plug it into your computer USB and charge it that way. This is still one of the best LONG POINT sharpeners I've come across, and I've reviewed many.
@@RixCanDoit I truly was hoping for the best with this thing. I didn’t think I wanted another electric eraser. But you were very convincing. So I bit the bullet for $32.00. Not having an adapter wasn’t the deal breaker. I didn’t know it came with an adapter until I watched your video again to determine if I was doing something wrong. Yes I charged it for hours using the USB port on my computer. And yes I unplugged it from the computer before attempting to use it. I made sure the cover was on tightly, I even adjusted the settings in the back to see if that would help. I tried several different pencils. The thing makes a loud whining noise but nothing sharpens. It shouldn’t be that difficult to sharpen a pencil. I’ve already packed it up to send back.
@@connieefurulee Then you simply received a defective sharpener. If you really want a super long point for regular and large shaft pencils from a battery operated sharpener, this one is really good. I made this video over 2 years ago and it is still working well. Another thing to note is that it is battery operated. Batteries can go bad. Fortunately replacing them with even better batteries is simple to do and readily available online.
Hello Everyone! I am pinning this comment in response to a recent comment about a unit that did not work as the customer expected. I don't make any money from purchases of this sharpener, so what I say is simply my opinion. It's been two years since I produced this video review and this sharpener is still the best battery operated sharpener I have for making very long points for regular as well as large diameter pencils. I keep it right next to me on the printer/camera table. As with anything that is battery operated, batteries can and do go bad. Fortunately, the type of battery it uses is readily available online. In fact, you can even buy a higher capacity rated battery and it works great. Another thing to note is that you must use this sharpener on battery only. Plug it in only to charge, not to run. Also, keep in mind that if they don't say you get an adapter, you'll need your own USB adapter to plug into an outlet or simply plug it into any available USB charging port.
Thanks for the review; my sharpener (ordered from Amazon) did not come with the adapter. I really like this for sharpening my drawing pencils.
Many sharpeners that are rechargeable only come with a USB cable.
I just got mine. Works great so far. Glad see this video. Now I know that I am not the only one this excited about the extra long point!
Still have it on my desk and going strong.
Just got mine for Christmas, didn't come with instructions. Thank you for this.
Glad to see this because I just put this unit on my Wish List.
Really like the AFMAT performance. When sharpener quit working I emailed AFMAT re: replacing the battery. Was advised didn't know if a new battery would work and recommended I buy a new pencil sharpener. Thought very poor business ethics especially since made where battery is replaceable. Will search to see where I can buy a replacement battery. Thought weird too that AFMAT doesn't sell the replacement batteries. Have had this sharpener 10 months.
This is still my favorite electric. Once you charge the battery, immediately unplug it. Don't leave it plugged in. My original battery still going strong. I did replace in a different sharpener that uses the same battery and found you can buy them online easily. Amazon even sells them. They are commonly used rechargeable batteries. You can even buy higher capacity as I have so they hold charge longer.
I guess it would depend on the price of rechargeable batteries, but by another sharpener is $28.99 on Amazon. Just a thoght
Thanks for this video I'll get this sharpner..
Afmat isn't available in the UK I have no idea why.. It'll come from USA through Amazon.
Thanks again..
How many inches is that
Do you have to hold the pencils whilst sharpening?
For that model, I believe so. My latest video shows a good one where you do not need to.
Have this sharpener blade replacements?
That would be a question for the retailer. This video was uploaded a long time ago.
Thank you!! Nice
I wish I had seen your review before getting mine. I didn't see that the cord is stored in the unit. Maybe they should show that on the box. Also, I was excited to sharpen my charcoal pencils and the whole tip on first one I tried broke right off. Now, I'm afraid to use it on my charcoal pencils.
Can you change the helical blades. Thanks
I'm going to guess no.
You can with the hand crank model.
@@marsbeads Yes Your’e absolutely right. I bought a Derwent and it gives any length point , sharp and you can remove the helical blade and clean it. I am Sure this will help the life of the whole unit. This one is small, light making it very portable. Thanks for you tip.
@@lt6502 You're welcome. The model number of the manual sharpener is PS10
Hi Rix, Does it sharpen the 9XXB? Can you use that caliper and find out just how big that 9XXB core really is?
Yes it will sharpen the 9xxb. 8.33mm barrel size. ~5mm core.
great video rix......thanks..........
Have you ever had the sharpener just stop working? And if so, how’d you fix it? I’ve had this same sharpener for two years and it’s worked amazing, but then it suddenly stopped. No battery issues or stuck lead, it just went from working to not. I know this a review video and not a how-to, but I’m really frustrated and can’t find any resources to help.
No. Mine did die eventually, but then I took the battery out and replaced it with a different one of even higher capacity and charged. It came alive again. But I've since replaced using this one with one that's been on my desk now for a couple years and rarely needs charging (seems to work a long time on a single charge). Look for my video on JARLINK. I don't know if it is still available, or rebranded as many of these guys do. But I've been really happy with it.
Can you compare PS09 (Blue) and PSB06 (Black) models. I feel confused to make a decision which one I should buy?
This one. Of all my long point sharpeners this one is my favorite. I would also recommend buying a spare rechargeable battery for it.
RixCanDoit Thank you, and i just bought this one and it is amazing.
Hey thanks for reply. Afmat have a new 2020 version that does 6 to 12mm pencils. I cant get them in the UK through amazon...do you know anywhere I can order one from?.
Not that I know of
@@RixCanDoit damn! I would happily pay for someone's time and expenses in advance to get me one and ship it to me. Anyone in the US on here interested?
@@richardallport2404 I'm looking for the Afmat in the UK, too! If I find a seller, I'll let you know ☺
Does it sharpen the regular pencils, I mean non colored ones ? Please help me ..
Every pencil sharpener sharpens non-colored pencils. If they also sharpen colored ones that's a bonus.
Thanks @@RixCanDoit
can this work with general charcoal pencil!?
You'll have to test that. Probably. I know it works with Captain graphic, Lieutenant color, and Sergeant woodless. :-)
Rix, did you try a woodless? Wouldn’t that be the thickest core??
Technically, woodless wouldn't even be a core. To be a 'core', it must be in the 'core' of something, like wood. :-)
RixCanDoit I was thinking the clear lacquer
@@tomaszsuchecki4579 Nice try. :-)
Hi Rix where are you ? 😀 when will you do your next art tutorial?
Busy busy. Won't do another until I'm done with this Lion drawing and that's slow going because I don't have much time to devote to it. This is why channels like this need viewer support, because of having to devote so much time to make a living leaving less time to video production. But I'm working on my next video during free time. Stay tuned!
Hi, after seeing quite a few of your sharpener vids, wondering which one is now the best one? Is the Westcott heavy duty one still on your desk? I am in search and thinking of that one. I really like the idea of the vertical but just don't know if they are as long lasting. Any view on this?
The Wescott Heavy Duty is on my drawing table. Great sharpener.
Being an avid fountain pen collector your use of the term "nib" had me going, so I searched and searched thinking it must apply to pencils and I was wrong. Nope. The correct term is "point" for pencils.
Also, replace those cheap Chinese fireworks with some high quality Japanese 18650s... UltraFire isn't just a creative name.
I don't follow. My use of the term 'nib'? Did I refer to the pencil tip as 'nib'?
@@RixCanDoit Yes.
Clearly they used an all graphite pencil to get that 25mm nib haha. If this sharpener stands up to the test of time and abuse by none other than Rix then it might just be one of the very best.
Well, it's going to take time because I use several sharpeners at a time. Spreading the workload. LOL! I hope it can take the abuse, because right now this is one of the few that I like for electric.
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Doesn't it waste the pencils?
No. Just makes the points longer.
I just purchased this sharpener. First, I was surprised that it does not look like the one in your video or in the photos online. I thought that was strange but not a deal-breaker. But after charging it for 6 hours the red light was still blinking. I unplugged it as directed to check if the sharpener had charged at all. But it did not work. I changed outlets and tried to charge the sharpener again but had the same result. I am very disappointed. The user manual gives minimal information and no troubleshooting suggestions. I am afraid I must return it for a refund. I had such high hopes for an electrical sharpener that really produces a long point. I cannot recommend this product. POTENTIAL BUYERS BEWARE.
That's unfortunate. Mine still works great. They will replace it if you contact them.
Me too! I only purchased this expensive piece of trash because of this video. But I couldn’t get it to work either. I’m mad I wasted my time.
Nice review, I prefer a razor blade a lot cheaper
Cheaper yes. Convenient not so much. :-)
Fair point
go ahead & laugh.... took me a week to ' find' the charging cord, it had been so long since ii'd charged it (10/15/23). Mine did not come with a charger so ii found one & rubberbanded it to the base as a reminder...duh...
Yeah, that is funny. But not surprising. I don't know too many sharpeners that have the charging cable coiled inside the bottom compartment like this one does. Not a bad concept, but considering it (normally) comes with the charger that is not stored within, you still end up with something that isn't completely compact.
There one problem that l can see, right away with this pencil sharpener, it does not sharpen to a point!
It does sharpen to a point, just not to a point that will break off everytime you start to use it after sharpening. The point is perfect for detail work, for fine lines and writing. Anything more and you're not going to avoid breaking it off.
It looks like it used up a lot of the pencil, as colored pencils are expensive, losing so much of the pencil is completely undesirable. I’ll stick to my KUM Masterpiece hand sharpener.BTW put the screw🔩 back,
Looks are deceiving. It doesn't.
I almost need one... do they make them in PINK??? *blink*
Never hurts to ask!
meh. i'll save my 70 bucks and just use an exacto or box cutter. Neat though.
What are you talking about? This sharpener is not $70. It's currently on Amazon for less than $27.
@@RixCanDoit mind showing me a link?
@@lawrenceaddison It's right in the description area of this video.
Okay looks like i found it thanks.
@@RixCanDoit oh i see it's a sponsored message ok thanx
I got one and its trash, the battery dies in one week, I call the customer service and they told me I need to buy a new battery, WTF! like how "new product" and I still need to buy more stuff to make work!! pure trash! guys just keep your distance for the product.
Because the battery died does not make this sharpener trash. I use it all the time and it makes the longest point for all my pencils. With that said, if you only had it a week and the battery died, they should replace it. I am reaching out to the company with your comments to see what the deal is.
Reply from AFMAT: "You know my position, always trying to make our customers satisfied. If I had received his/her phone call or email, I would have sent him or her a new one. So could you please tell him or her to contact me at support@afmat.com. I will make things right. Thank you."
I think you need to wash your hands……
...and?
I would not trust his reviews if he got clean hands.
@@gonzomandela LOL! When working with this stuff every day you're bound to have battle hands. :-)
Terrible Chinese product. It broke after 5 uses all the while not sharpening at all. The tips stay blunt and the wood looks like it's been chewed on. Avoid avoid avoid!
That's unfortunate that you had an issue with this sharpener. Mine is still on my desk and I use it all the time. Just love it. The only thing is the battery died. So I just got a better one and replaced it and it just goes. As for having a 'blunt' tip, there is a turn dial at the back that allows you to change the tip from point to blunt. Perhaps you have it set to blunt. My sharpener makes super long points...and they are points!
At any rate, contact AFMAT and just tell them your issue. They will replace it for you. If you contacted them and they tell you otherwise, just let me know and I'll get involved on your behalf. Rix
Expensive piece of trash. I tried everything to get this to work. Plus, I didn’t get an adapter. $32.00 waste of my time. it’s going back
What did it not do? I use mine all the time. Hopefully you don't have it plugged in when trying to use. It must not be plugged in. And adapters are easy to get everywhere. Many people (like myself) have several sitting in a drawer. Or you can just plug it into your computer USB and charge it that way. This is still one of the best LONG POINT sharpeners I've come across, and I've reviewed many.
@@RixCanDoit I truly was hoping for the best with this thing. I didn’t think I wanted another electric eraser. But you were very convincing. So I bit the bullet for $32.00. Not having an adapter wasn’t the deal breaker. I didn’t know it came with an adapter until I watched your video again to determine if I was doing something wrong. Yes I charged it for hours using the USB port on my computer. And yes I unplugged it from the computer before attempting to use it. I made sure the cover was on tightly, I even adjusted the settings in the back to see if that would help. I tried several different pencils. The thing makes a loud whining noise but nothing sharpens. It shouldn’t be that difficult to sharpen a pencil. I’ve already packed it up to send back.
@@connieefurulee Then you simply received a defective sharpener. If you really want a super long point for regular and large shaft pencils from a battery operated sharpener, this one is really good. I made this video over 2 years ago and it is still working well. Another thing to note is that it is battery operated. Batteries can go bad. Fortunately replacing them with even better batteries is simple to do and readily available online.