First it was the shatterproof ruler. Then came the compass with a soft point. Now one of the UK's biggest stationery manufacturers is redesigning the pencil sharpener to stop it being used as a weapon ...

A leading pencil sharpener manufacturer is planning to fit tamper-proof blades to its products after slashing incidents sparked safety fears in schools. Following continuing controversy about knives ...

STATIONERY firm Helix has redesigned its pencil sharpeners after concerns that school children are unscrewing blades and using them as weapons. STATIONERY firm Helix has redesigned its pencil ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although it’s not very glamorous, everyone needs a reliable pencil sharpener in their home. Whether your kids write with pencils ...