Fast, efficient, antimicrobial sharpener with removable cutters is designed for premium performance. XHC2 cutters deliver 75 percent faster sharpening and a 12 times longer life. Heavy-duty, QuietSharp motor operates stall-free under normal use and without obtrusive noise while thermal overload protection increases motor life. For safety, integrated MagnaSafe tamperproof switch shuts motor off when the large, easy-to-clean shavings tray is removed. Innovative SharpStop feature shuts motor off, and SharpGlow illumination glows blue when sharpening is complete. Versatile easy-turn, pencil selector dial provides six hole sizes. Colored pencil-friendly with a tool-free, easy-to-remove, die-cast metal housing cutter cartridge allows fast cleaning or replacement to eliminate the headache of typical colored pencil gumming after sharpening. Brushed metal case provides extra durability, and oversized base with suction cup feet allows extra stability. Sharpener includes a cutter cartridge.