The Blackwing Desktop Sharpener features a helix blade that sharpens pencils with precision. Its crank dial lets you customize the tip from long and curved to short and blunt. The sharpening mechanism automatically retracts the pencil to protect its finish and includes a brake to avoid over-sharpening. Encased in a sturdy matte black metal and polymer body, it offers a sleek, solid feel. The sharpener also has a locking drawer for shavings that closes securely with a satisfying click.