Is the material (plastic) used in this sharpener durable?
1333056
Yes, it is. I have used this on 3 trips with average care and it is fine. I have not dropped it on a hard surface.
1333057
I think the plastics made these days won't wear out in our lifetimes. I'd say it's pretty durable; up at bear camp I kept this on my belt attached by a bicycle inner-tube chunk, it didn't move and held up fine in thick cover. I highly recommend this, may want to put some super glue on the fire rod handle where it attaches to the rod as that was the first thing that failed but was a quick-n-easy fix.
1333058
Yes, as much as on any other plastic sharpener. But, if you want a sharpener for frequent use, I'd get one that's larger and easier to hold. That said, this is great for emergency use.
1333059
Yes, the plastic is "Durable" as plastic could be expected to be. Relatively solid & tight. The Serrated sharpening rod is the weaker point, you should make a point to very slowly and carefully pull it out and put it back in to avoid breaking, it is not overly thick in this compact sharpener. I have used it several times without issue, I am just careful and have avoided breaking it like a few others have so far.
630701
I think so. The knife is reportedly stronger and holds an edge longer but I have not tried to break it or had a need to sharpen it.
2248438
Its light weight so I would have to say plastic, but it certainly is sturdy. The one I have at the house I have had since they used to sell these razors (something I have not found in a long time) It is a sturdy piece of equipment. This is why I got one for my travel kit as well here on Amazon.
410221
Absolutely not, it is a carbide sharpener, plus the blades are replaceable.
1062927
It's a very hard plastic, I think. It's not wood. The knives are very nice. I've bought two sets for us and 2 sets as a gift. We wash them by hand. I've also bought 4 Accusharp knife and tool sharpeners which work very well. This is the number one rated knife for 10 years by Cooks Illustrated. We love ours.
1932890
Yes it is, or so it says on the cutting blade. I will add that this is a very nice sharpener for artist's quality colored pencils. I couldn't say how long the blade will last as I've not had it all that long. The only downside I can think of for this sharpener is that you need something to catch the shavings in.
1366732
It is made of plastic, but it's a very durable, thick plastic and I've had no problems with it at all.
1156231
It's plastic. Sharp onjects or heavy objects will put a dent in it unless u put a piece of wooden board underneath otherwise durable.
2261108
Don't know, I've been using it for awhile and it's holding up good. Plastic scribes & pry bars are consumable by nature. The driver and the Phillips #2 get used daily with no problems, good metal.
597979
Yes, tiny bits of metal scraped off the edge of the blade when you sharpen it, but that happens to some extent with all sharpeners. I just rinse the blade in water and wipe it on a kitchen towel before using it.
593594
hasn't harmed mine at all. I do sharpen mine almost everytime I use. This is a great investment.
1627994
Same answer as W. M. Werich. It's a long lasting sharpener for $20. So far it has sharpened a lot of edges.
1362820
been using mine for 2 months of throwing practice into a tree and haven't scratched it or even needed to sharpen it yet. can still shave with it. it's amazingly strong for as light as it is.
879916
The end of the handle is plastic as is the clamp turner, but the rest is metal. This hasn't been a problem so far.
284290
Good question we have had ours for many years and have not had to sharpen. We purchased a new one for when we wear out this one.
1885970
I think I bought this about a year ago and the diamond crystals are holding up very well. I use it about every 1.5 to 2 months for sharpening knives.
10154
I've been using it for 4 mos, and it still seems to be doing the job. It sharpens all sides evenly and there is minimal decrease in the motor although some. It's used in a classroom for pencils and colored pencils.