Here I give like 5 star. I have all kinds of pencils tried: thick, thin, long short, even two of the cheapest wood, which constantly break with the Handanspitzer the mines. In 2 - 3 seconds, the mines were scharf.Ich do not understand why some reviewers because 1 or even 2 star pull, because the device has plastic parts. Would they have the part of the few Euro Stainless steel, possibly with golden crank? For low stress the little machine is solidly built and would probably last. How good is the Raspelwerk will become clear over the months. And then I can buy a new one for the few euros you.