As you can see, this is a very rare, manual pencil sharpener that you won't find anywhere else. The exact age is unknown, but I believe it's quite old. Consider it more of an antique than a discontinued stationery item. Therefore, there is some rust and deterioration due to age. Please make your judgment based on the photos provided. The method for removing the pencil shavings inside is unknown. As this is a very valuable pencil sharpener, I recommend it for historical stationery collections or as a collector's item. How about it for those who love antiques and vintage items? One pre-war Tombow Pencil No. 8000, marked "3 Hard 20 sen," is also included in the photos. (It has been used and sharpened) Type of writing instrument...Pencil sharpener