{"product_id":"alessi-kastor-pencil-sharpener","title":"Alessi Kastor Pencil Sharpener","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlessi Kastor Pencil Sharpener\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrome-plated zamak pencil sharpener in a sculptural beaver form, designed by Rodrigo Torres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alessi Kastor Pencil Sharpener turns a basic desk tool into one of Rodrigo Torres' most playful metal objects. Its chrome-plated zamak body is shaped like a beaver, with the sharpening opening integrated into the form so the function stays clear without interrupting the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Order from Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Alessi retailer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Design \u0026amp; Grace is an authorized Alessi retailer, so you receive a genuine Kastor with Alessi's 24-month manufacturer warranty against product defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from Texas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your Alessi order is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA desk accessory worth leaving out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kastor does the simple job of sharpening pencils while adding enough character to work as a small decorative object between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Beaver Built Around the Function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRodrigo Torres shaped Kastor around the silhouette of a beaver, using the animal's compact body and textured tail to give the sharpener its personality. The chrome-plated surface makes the form feel substantial and polished rather than toy-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharpening mechanism is integrated directly into the body, so the object reads immediately as both a desk tool and a small piece of industrial design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSignature Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated pencil sharpener:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sharpening opening is built directly into the body for straightforward everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChrome-plated zamak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives Kastor a substantial metal body with a bright reflective finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaver-inspired form:\u003c\/strong\u003e The animal silhouette gives the sharpener its recognizable character while keeping the function easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact desk size:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.94 inches long and 1.97 inches wide, Kastor fits easily beside notebooks, pens, and other office accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRodrigo Torres design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kastor belongs to Alessi's Objets-Bijoux collection of small functional objects treated with unusual attention to form and metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngravable surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e The polished metal body can be personalized through Alessi's engraving program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Founder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kastor is exactly the kind of Alessi object that makes a desk more interesting without becoming a novelty. It feels solid in the hand, works as a real sharpener, and the beaver form gives it just enough personality to keep it out in view.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Boulton, Founder, Design \u0026amp; Grace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShips from Texas with Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Alessi Kastor Pencil Sharpener is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. As an authorized Alessi retailer, Design \u0026amp; Grace provides genuine Alessi products with manufacturer warranty coverage and knowledgeable customer support.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alessi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67827252199745,"sku":"RT02","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1968\/2881\/files\/DesignGrace-Alessi-Kastor-Pencil-Sharpener-1.jpg?v=1791302228","url":"https:\/\/designandgrace.com\/products\/alessi-kastor-pencil-sharpener","provider":"Design and Grace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}