The attractive vertical design paired with a battery-powered, stall-free motor makes the Bostitch Vertical Battery Pencil Sharpener the ultimate office essential. The compact build is the perfect complement for any office or personal work space, big or small, and ideal for travel/on-the-go use. The built-in Sharp Stop mechanism prevents over sharpening which helps to extend pencil life. The sharpener boasts a motor shut-off feature for safe cleaning.