I held this little puppy in my hand after about five pencil sharpenings, and I says to myself, ‘Self, this is simple, effective, strong, and European-modern. I bet it speaks German.’
Turn it over and read: ‘Staedtler/Noris, Germany’
It’s not a Bimmer. But it’s German-made pencil sharpener at two for $3.69.
Look no further.
Canter Bridge 
Why didn’t you tell us this when we were in language school using our $.69 pencil sharpener which didn’t work worth a hoot!?
You weren’t ready for the truth.