This sharpener is designed for flat sketching and carpenter pencils. One action sharpens the short side of flat pencils, and the other action sharpens the long side for perfect points. No dangerous knives needed. Creates a broad chisel point on a flat artist pencil. May be used on flat sketching pencils, oval pencils, and woodless graphite. Comes with one sharpener and one flat Genereals sketching pencil. May be used for calligraphy practice. Ideal for Artists, crafters, calligraphers, and woodworkers. Made in the USA.