This heavy metal gadget was once a familiar sight in classrooms, offices, and home study areas.
A pencil was inserted into one of the differently sized openings on the front. Turning the side handle rotated internal cutting blades, shaving the wood evenly and creating a sharp point. The removable compartment collected the pencil shavings and could be emptied when full.
Before electric models became common, this durable device could serve generations of students.
Answer: It is an old-fashioned hand-crank pencil sharpener.
