I picked up the Bostitch Office Twist-n-Sharp Pencil Sharpener, For Kids & Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors (PS1-ADJ) from the office supplies section at a local retailer for $2.84, and honestly, I was skeptical about what a budget pencil sharpener could actually deliver. As a Marine veteran who values practical tools that work without drama, I’ve learned not to waste money on cheap junk that falls apart after two uses. The pencil sharpener category is usually full of underperformers, but the Bostitch Office Twist-n-Sharp Pencil Sharpener, For Kids & Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors (PS1-ADJ) changed my perspective on what you can get for under three dollars.