Customer Reviews for Bostitch Vertical Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (EPS5V-BLK)
Item # : 1624685
Model # : EPS5V-BLK
Keep pencils sharp and ready to use with this Bostitch vertical electric pencil sharpener.
- Safety switch prevents operation when shavings tray is removed
- SharpStop automatically shuts motor off to prevent over sharpening
Price is $44.39
Price per unit $44.39/Electric Sharpener
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423 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 22, 2025
Excellent
Seems to be working fine - we don't use pencils often but if there is a problem I will let you know. Very reasonably priced.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted May 10, 2023
HORRIBLE!
Don't waste your time or money! Cheaply made and no cord. Hopefully I can return it.
LISA J.
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Staples Business
Posted Oct 22, 2025
Excellent
Seems to be working fine - we don't use pencils often but if there is a problem I will let you know. Very reasonably priced.
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MELISSA C.
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Posted Jul 16, 2025
Just as described!
Great sharpener- very fast and quiet! Sleek look!
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graemoor
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staples.ca
Posted Mar 7, 2025
good looking - good for light usage -
bought about a year ago - exclusively to sharpen colouring pencils - heavy usage; colouring pictures for therapy; calming and tension release - had a tendency to sharpen with wood and lead coming together at the tip - worked well enough until it stopped; nothing could get it to work -
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Howard R.
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Posted Jan 15, 2025
Great Value
Light weight and perfect for a desk.
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Susie
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Quill
Posted Nov 19, 2024
No strength
I don't trust this sharpener. Didn't have a strong fit and the sharpening was shaky. I wanted to return it but there wasn't the option on the Quill website
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L.K.
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Posted Oct 14, 2024
Best One
Have tried several other Bostitch pencil sharpeners but this one is the best.
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CC S.
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Posted Aug 5, 2024
Bostitch Vertical Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (EPS5V-BLK)
This is a great medium-sized pencil sharpener. It works great yet it takes up little space on a desk. Thank you Staples for offering this great product. Mrs. "CC"
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Marina
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Posted May 3, 2024
Would Recommend
So far it works just fine.
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Esther
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Posted Mar 25, 2024
Fantastic!
Works really well! Our 4 year old granddaughter the “artist” of the family can now sharpen her own colored pencils.
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LAURIE M.
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Posted Feb 16, 2024
Meh...just average at best
The first one I received did not work at all. I received a replacement and it is just ok.
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ANNE MARIE W.
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Staples Business
Posted Jan 23, 2024
Got Stuck
Makes a great point without taking too much excess pencil material. However with colored pencils sharpener broke the lead and it got stuck in blades. Cleaned it some and it runs fine now. A little loud for its size.
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K teacher
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Staples Business
Posted Dec 14, 2023
just meh
Super loud. Worked for about 2 months and then barely sharpened at all anymore.
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ARNOLD B.
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Posted Sep 20, 2023
pencil sharpner
cheap plastic but works ok
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RAUL S.
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Staples Business
Posted May 17, 2023
Good quality delivered shipment as scheduled.
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Portland Nonprofit
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Quill
Posted May 10, 2023
HORRIBLE!
Don't waste your time or money! Cheaply made and no cord. Hopefully I can return it.
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DefinitelyNotReggieHackz
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Posted May 9, 2023
Quite The Zesty Pencil Sharpener
I bought a bostitch manual pencil sharpener prior to this one, however it broke on me less than 3 months after purchase. Needless to say, I was very wary about Bostitch after my experience with their last product; but nevertheless I decided to give them a second chance. I quickly realized my mistake in giving them [Bostitch] a second chance the moment I got home, after ...
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Ho
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Posted May 2, 2023
Bostitch pencil sharpener
I love the upright sharpener. It works great!
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TAMMY S.
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Staples Business
Posted May 1, 2023
Just as expected
This vertical pencil sharpener is exactly what we were looking for. The top sharpen option is so helpful when space is limited because you can put things in front of it and it doesn't hinder your ability to use the product.
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Elizabeth
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staples.ca
Posted Jan 9, 2023
Pencil sharpener
Works great. Put the pencil in gently, push slowly, works quickly, cuts even.
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Coloured pencil artist
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staples.ca
Posted Dec 24, 2022
Not suitable for coloured pencils
Bought a couple months ago for coloured pencils. Worked ok before breaking just now. Was very loud and seemed to struggle. Only fits a standard sized pencil, as other Derwent art pencils are too large. Had an older, cheaper electric pencil sharpener that finally quit after 20 years of use. Disappointed in the quality of this for the price.
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