Kastor

The zamak body has a satisfying heft to it that makes it feel like a quality tool rather than a cheap plastic sharpener. It cuts through pencils smoothly without any wobble or grinding noise.

My first few pencils went in perfectly smooth and the blade seems sharp enough to last years. The chrome finish adds a nice, modern touch to my desk without trying too hard. It's a simple tool that just works well.

The weight of the chrome-plated zamak feels substantial in hand, nothing like the flimsy plastic sharpener I had before. It sharpens evenly without chewing up the wood, and it just looks sharp sitting on my desk.