The BlackwingHvel is a unique pencil sharpener that allows you to customize your pencil points. The Hvel, or “hand plane” in Norwegian, works like a traditional woodworking plane that fits right in the palm of your hand. It consists of a black metal body to which a blade is clamped on, and a matching wooden base to rest yourHvel when not in use. To sharpen a pencil with theHvel, simplygrab both ends of theHvel in your dominant hand and shave the pencil point away from your body. You can achieve different points by holding the plane at different angles and/or changing the depth of the blade in the body.

Blackwing worked with Makers Cabinet to create the BlackwingHvel. A team of designers and inventors of theHvel pencil plane, Makers Cabinet focuses on creating stationery tools that are non-disposable and waste-free. The BlackwingHvel is made from anodized aluminum designed to last a lifetime, and uses steel replacement blades.

• Anodized aluminum body with matching wooden base.
• Includes 10 carbon steel replacement blades
• Can be used to sharpen any wooden pencil, as well as charcoal and pastels.