Manufacturer | Staedtler Inc. |
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Place of Business | 850 Matheson Boulevard West, Unit 4 Mississauga ON L5V 0B4 CANADA |
Brand | Staedtler |
Model number | 502 BK A6 |
Colour | Blue |
Material Type | Metal |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 1 Pack |
Ink Color | Blue |
Manufacturer Part Number | 502 BK A6 |
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STAEDTLER Mars Lead Pointer - Precision Mechanical Pencil Sharpener with Auto-Stop for 2mm Pencils - Rotary Action with Dust Wiper & Adjustable Cone
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Brand | Staedtler |
Specific uses for product | Graphite Pencil |
Colour | Blue |
Power source | Hand Powered |
Material | Metal |
Target audience | Artist |
Special feature | Automatic Stop |
UPC | 799916234660 031901905699 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00031901905699 |
Manufacturer | Staedtler Inc. |
About this item
- PRECISION ENGINEERING - This pencil sharpener uses rotary action to sharpen 2mm leads. The auto-stop feature prevents over-sharpening, giving you the exact point needed for detailed work
- TOTAL CONTROL, SMART DESIGN - Metal construction with measurement guides lets you customize your sharpening cone angle allowing you to fine-tune your pencils with the adjustable cone system. Whether you're sketching or drafting, get the precise point you demand
- CLEAN & EFFICIENT - Built in point cleaner for removing graphite dust. The integrated tub catches every shaving, so you can focus on creating, not cleaning
- COMPACT SHAPE - Great for use in the studio, classroom, office, or creating on-the-go. Top is removable for emptying fillings
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ASIN | B002EL9J50 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Date First Available | Feb. 2 2009 |
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Take your artistic tools to the next level with this rotary lead pointer (502 BK A6). Designed for sharpening 2mm leads with exceptional precision, this metal sharpener features an automatic stop to prevent over-sharpening and an integrated dust wiper for clean operation. The adjustable cone measurement device ensures you get an exact point every time. Whether you're sketching, drafting, or creating detailed artwork, this Japanese-made sharpener delivers consistent, precise results. No more dull or broken leads - just clean, sharp points ready for your next masterpiece.
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Automatic Sharpening Stop
Adjust sharpening cone with two lead pointing options: fine for drawing and normal for writing. Features an automatic sharpening stop
Built In Cleaner
Built-in point cleaner for removing graphite dust, includes extra cleaning pad
Compact Shape
Compact shape great for use in the studio, classroom, office, or on-the-go. Top is removable for emptying fillings
2mm Lead Compatible
Create sharp and blunt points for writing, drafting, drawing, and more

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Customers like the sharpening performance of the pencil sharpener. They mention it can sharpen to a real fine point or to a less pointy end of the leads. However, some customers have mixed opinions on its compatibility.
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Customers like the sharpening performance of the pencil sharpener. They mention it can really sharpen a real fine point, to a very thin point, or to a less pointy end of the leads. Customers also say it comes with cleaning foam and is worth the money.
"Great sharpener good for thick led Mars pencil" Read more
"...It can sharpen to a very thin point or to a less pointy end of the leads. Works great." Read more
"I found it was not clear on how to sharpen the lead but watched a video and realized that you should only have about an inch of the lead showing..." Read more
"It's a good sharpener for a mechanical pencil...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the compatibility of the pencil sharpener. Some mention it works very well with the Mars Steadler Mechanical Drawing Pen, while others say it doesn't work with Staedtler 925 2.0 mechanical pencils and only fits very specific lead holders.
"...Works great." Read more
"...It works great!" Read more
"Doesn’t fit most steadler 2mm pencils, but if you drill it out a little it does a great job." Read more
"Purchase this for 2.0mm mechanical pencils. And it works very well...." Read more
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- Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2023Verified PurchaseThis sharpener works really good and I like using it better than using the end of the mechanical pencil sharpener. It can sharpen to a very thin point or to a less pointy end of the leads. Works great.
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Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2024Verified PurchaseSatisfait bon rapport qualiité/prix
- Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2025Verified PurchaseDoesn’t fit most steadler 2mm pencils, but if you drill it out a little it does a great job.
- Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2024Verified PurchaseIt's a good sharpener for a mechanical pencil. It's got 2 settings for the kind of sharpe finish for the lead one is with a really sharp sharp point and the other is less sharp but still enough for writing without the lead breaking.
- Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2023Verified PurchaseYou can get different points on your mechanical pencil with the 3 sharpening areas, plus comes with cleaning foam insert. Also comes with 2 spare foam inserts.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2022Verified PurchaseThe sharpener comes with 2 small holes to calculate the depth the carbon stick needs to be to be sharpened, pointy or half pointy. Then the bigger hole is for the pencil with the carbon stick to be rotared in order to be sharpened. It works great!
- Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2025Verified PurchaseWorks
- Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2021Verified PurchaseI found it was not clear on how to sharpen the lead but watched a video and realized that you should only have about an inch of the lead showing before sharpening. It does give a very fine point so I was pleased with the result
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Arturo DukeReviewed in Mexico on January 24, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy practico
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- PReviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for *almost* any 2mm Lead Holder.
Verified PurchaseA very neat little gimzo that works great once you get the hang of it. Staedtler does not do a good job of putting instructions with their products -- perhaps this is because they make professional drafting gear and assume everyone already knows how to use their tools.
However, it's easy to figure out. You release the lead into the little holes that match the angle of the tip you want (sharp for lines/writing, broad for drawing/shading), I assume these are traditional 23° and 30° tips. Then, you feed the pencil into the large hole, making sure the lead has threaded through the internal chute. Then you gently grip the pencil with two fingers and use it as a crank (like a ice cream maker or a kitchen mill) to engage the sharpening burr. Once you no longer feel the lead scraping the grinder, your lead is done.
It is important to know that this is designed to fit the German Staedtler 780 and 788 Leadholders. Or, rather, it's a traditional design and as such they designed those pencils to be compatible -- these are designs from probably 50+ years ago, so it's hard to know which came first. That said, I imagine it is more-or-less compatible with most traditional slim leadholders.
Regarding German/Japanese pencil compatibility: One of the things that has come up in the comments on this product as well as many of the Japanese Staedtler products is that this Staedtler 502 Lead Pointer is not compatible with anything wider than the 780 and that includes being "incompatible" with the popular Japanese 925 25-20 and 925 35-20... you will see that many people discuss how to sharpen those in the reviews. First, I will say, there are many stand-alone 2mm sharpeners. If you really want a standalone sharpener, the Staedtler "egg" or "oval"-shaped sharpener from Japan (513 85DS BK), which fits 2mm and 3mm leads
However, I can tell you, as I literally just used this 502 sharpener to sharpen my 925 25-20. The simple solution is to make the lead flush with the sleeve, then click the pencil 16-20 times, and then thread the pencil into the grinder, and go for it. You will have to experiment on the angle, the longer the lead the sharper the tip. Start at 16 and work to 20 clicks. If it is too long you will likely snap your lead. I can confirm that this works with HB leads; different degrees may have different results. If you want to be 100% certain, then buy a cheap 780 and use it as a sharpening body, or buy the egg sharpener.