Will the lead hold up to a heavy hand? Just out of bad habit that will never change, I press very hard usually resulting in flying lead.
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I too have a very heavy hand. These are good pencils, but I don't think you'll find them to be the miracle pencil you're looking for. It is definitely better than standard yellow #2's, but it is only a wood pencil and has it's limits. The lead does collapse under the pressure of a heavy hand with a freshly sharpened tip, but holds up well overall and I think you'll notice and like the difference. If you really want to fine tune it, why don't you get a set of nice graphite pencils in different hardnesses and see which you prefer, then go from there.
816873
This pencil likes a firm hand. A heavy hand will have you picking up the pieces. One of my favorite brand of writing utensils!
2191187
I think I understand what you are saying. I can say I have an xx large hand. I have a tight grip with that big hand and mine still works after at least 40 hours of game play.
1499754
I don't have that issue with mine. It should be sturdy and the lead should be firm. Nothing should be wobbling. There are couple things I can think of that will made the tip wobbly when writing; 1- wrong size of lead (smaller size then what the pencil was made for) 2- didn't screw the tip that housed the retractable tip all the way in.Hope that helps.
1193843
You need assistance. I keep the button pressed for short distance small object measuring like a tennis shot. For a large object like a car coming down the street one push is sufficient.
1463051
I find it rather hard to press in and pull at the same time but it has always worked for me. There is a knack to it but it always works. I know what you mean but it does work! Frustrating sometimes, though.
1044984
I have been using the Pentel Hi-Polymer lead with good result. I like the dark line left by 2B lead. Also the lead is strong enough to stand up to my ham-handed use.
1498878
scuse my ignorance. I don't think you you'll ingest lead by serving a pizza on it. If you cook with it, or use it to cut a pizza on, then you're you using it improperly...
2006162
Yes, mine started to fall apart also. You can push your finger through parts with no resistance at all.
1572927
It's a little stiff... push and pull where the arrow indicates to do so. You'll have to apply a little more force than what seems necessary. The plus is that you won't have to replace the batteries very often because they last a long time!
582563
You should be able to press down on the top button and hold it down. This will inturn push the prongs our from the tip of the pencil allowing the lead to slid out. From there you can adjust how much lead you want sticking out from the tip. When you release the top button, the prongs will go back to its natural position hence holding the lead in place. Hope this video helps, http://m.youtube.com/watchv=THmIBqqn8Ss
2158448
You are right on the edge. With a heavy key ring with high iron content you may be able to. I have 7 keys now and it holds fine
1831049
I haven't had that problem. I'm left handed but not sure if I use it like a left-hander or right-hander. Perhaps you have the handle in the wrong position.
1709603
NO! It breaks the lead...in fact, in all my small pencils (#2) the leads would break. The fat kindergarten pencils worked fine. My sharpener has been retired to the trash.
2076083
My handle has started to loosen up. It can easily be felt, to move around, when making any strikes with the sword. I've attempted to contact Cold Steel's Customer Service, via e-mail, to no avail. Thus far; the pommel has not completely flown off(guess I'm lucky).
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We LOVE these tools...to the extent that we've also bought them for gifts. Easy on the hands. I think it depends on the tool whether or not you have to hold the button continuously. It is a safety issue. You don't want to accidentally start it, or too easily start it. Buy it. Try it. You could always send it back (you won't)...
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I have found it is more of a technique issue as opposed to a brute strength issue. I can pop it off in under a second...but I've gotten used to doing it. Just practice doing a "press & pull", it'll smooth out!
729431
A very sharp point will break with a very heavy hand but otherwise I press pretty hard and the pencil does fine. I love 'em!