Customer Reviews for Staples® Power Extreme Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (21834)
Staples® Power Extreme Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black (21834) is Out of stock
Item # : 356332
Model # : 21834
Put a sharp, fine point on pencils with the strong steel blades of this Staples Power Extreme heavy-duty electric pencil sharpener.
- Electric pencil sharpener recommended for large office or classroom use (up to 20 uses per day)
- A heavy-duty sharpener is the ultimate in versatility
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Summary of reviews
The pencil sharpener is praised for its durability, performance, and ability to sharpen pencils quickly and evenly, making it ideal for classroom use. However, some users experience issues with off-center sharpening and malfunctioning units, leading to dissatisfaction.
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Apr 14, 2025
Sharpener
Very efficient sharpener. A little noisy though.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 20, 2025
Alarmingly Huge.
This sharpener is HUGE and takes a lot of space!!! If you take 6 cans of soda and form a block 2 wide x 3 deep, add another couple of inches in height - you've got the size of this unit. Fine if you've got room for it but that information should be included in the online description. I can't comment on its performance because I returned it.
Sandra
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Posted Apr 14, 2025
Sharpener
Very efficient sharpener. A little noisy though.
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WA1
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Posted Mar 20, 2025
Alarmingly Huge.
This sharpener is HUGE and takes a lot of space!!! If you take 6 cans of soda and form a block 2 wide x 3 deep, add another couple of inches in height - you've got the size of this unit. Fine if you've got room for it but that information should be included in the online description. I can't comment on its performance because I returned it.
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PATRICIA L.
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Posted Sep 22, 2024
Very nice product
Happy with the sharpener it was a bit larger than I thought it was. Works great and I’m pleased
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0069 T.
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Posted Sep 16, 2024
Will not buy again
2nd purchase attempt. Both times the pencil sharpens on a slant with the wood instead of the lead. This time it jammed after sharpening and started making a terrible noise. Trying a different brand
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GEORGE L.
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Posted Sep 9, 2024
Not a good sharper.
Pencil struggles to get through the whole. Sharpener only sharpens one side of pencil
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CYNTHIA T.
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Posted Aug 26, 2024
This is a great item for the workspace
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C.G.
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Posted Jul 16, 2024
THIS SHARPNER ROCKS!
I use this as a give away at the beginning of each school year. Teachers love it
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Suniegrl
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Posted Jul 1, 2024
Doesn't work properly
Had to return only sharpens one side of the pencil so you would have to rotate a new pencil three times to get each side clear of the wood. Disappointing.
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F.C.
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Posted Jun 26, 2024
Power Extreme electric pencil sharpener
I had bought this sharpener for my son years back. So now I needed one. It was a no brainer to buy the same one for myself since it worked so well. It just works great! Powerful fast and sharpens great! I definitely would recommend this product for home business or classroom..
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ELSIEHORST
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Posted Jun 12, 2024
Staples Power Extreme Electric Pencil Sharpner
The second one works just fine. We had to get a replacement b/c the first one received did not work at all. Plugged it in inserted a pencil...nothing. It did not start up. The pencil hole is a bit small but once the pencil is in it sharpens great. The shavings bin is a nice size. The only caveat is that it was described by Staples as being "battery" powered howe...
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CHARLES K.
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Posted Jun 7, 2024
Simply Great
Best 67 cents I ever Spent.
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LORI MCCAFFERY
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Posted May 15, 2024
Sharp
Great sharpener. Looks good. Works great. Substantial item.
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LISA H.
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Posted Apr 28, 2024
Works great!
Heavy duty sturdy. works great!
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Michelangelo P.
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Posted Apr 27, 2024
Pencil sharpener
The pencil sharper is the best I’ve ever used. I am a teacher and I’ve seen a lot. It makes sharpening pencils and colour pencils fun! I would recommend the sharpener 100%!
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Beanie
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Posted Apr 6, 2024
Used 1 day broke
Used 1 day and the sharpener keeps running won’t shut off unless I unplug it
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BOBBI H.
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Posted Feb 15, 2024
staples power extreme electric pencil sharpener
This is a wonerful product at a great price!
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J.R.
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Posted Feb 9, 2024
A Teacher's "Must Have"
This heavy duty pencil sharpener is a must have for teachers. It can handle the constant sharpening of even the dullest pencil. This sharpener guarantees to sharpen pencils for the entire school year.
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TAMMY E.
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Posted Jan 23, 2024
Does not eat pencil!
I had an old pencil sharpener that the lead broke every time I tried to sharpen. So far this sharpener has not done this.
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RSK
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Posted Nov 30, 2023
Definitely Heavy Duty
I bought this sharpener about 3 years ago. This sharpener is a beast! It has already survived one eraser end of the pencil being jammed into it (in year 1). This time it survived another eraser end plus the metal piece. I managed to wiggle some of the bits free and metal pieces went through the sharpener, and it still works!! I thought the sharpener was toast, so I'm ve...
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ELISSA C.
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Posted Nov 15, 2023
Brand New Didn't Work
Our office needed a new pencil sharpener so I bought this one. It looks nice roomy area for shavings but when we plugged it in we discovered it wouldn't work. Returned it for a different one.
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