ALL ABOUT THE DAHLE 133 | Testing on Different Shaped Pencils, How to Use and Clean

Have you been confused about HOW TO USE THE DAHLE 133? Think you're doing something wrong? Think you may have received a defective one? In this video, I show you ALL THINGS ABOUT THE DAHLE 133! I will show you EXACTLY HOW TO USE IT AND CLEAN IT. I will also test the sharpener out on a few different shaped pencils to show you that this is THE ONLY PENCIL SHARPENER YOU'LL EVER NEED!
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0:00 Introduction
02:40 How to Use the Dahle 133 and Pencil Tests
14:07 Cleaning the Dahle 133
18:09 What NOT to Do When Using the Dahle 133
19:08 Final Thoughts
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[@aliceb5127]

Terrific video about my favorite pencil sharpener. For anyone whom may want to know I color everyday and have had my dahle 133 for over five years. It works just as well as the first day I used it.

[@HarperSophia]

That’s awesome to know

[@ShimmeringFocus]

Thank you for the excellent tutorial! I recently started using colored pencils and was tired of my little manual sharpener. I bought this and was lost on how to use it. I didn’t know you were supposed to pull the top part forward! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Now that I’m using it correctly it works beautifully.

[@Amethyst678]

Me neither!

[@w.p.2351]

I actually figured it out on my own because I also have the Carl angel-5 and you pretty much clean it out the same way. The reason I like the dahle 133 is because it doesn’t leave teeth marks on your pencils!! Yay!!

[@terrieblazek1834]

Well done video in spite of the hardships you are having with technology...! Your step-by-step is easy to follow for anyone not familiar with this type of Sharpener. This will be a great asset to a lot of people. Again I commend you for your focus on the beginner colorist to help them take their first steps in the coloring world.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Hi Terrie, Thank you for always watching and continuing to be so supportive of what I do. Have a wonderful evening. ❤

[@Snickerszn]

Just bought this as a backup couple weeks ago. Now I use it all the time for prismacolor. It’s the best tip you can get. My afmat electric is awesome but the tip is way to long and thin. The dahle is shorter more thick at the base but with a very sharp point.

[@tommiesmith8925]

Thank you so much for the tutorial on the Dahl 133. I was using it all wrong. I was trying to push the pencil into the opening of the sharpener. I didn’t know you had to hold the button again to insert the pencil. I’m glad it did not break. Again thank you.🤗👍👌

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Great video on your favorite sharpener!! Dahle should pay you commissions!! 🤗

[@balmuis]

I've just ordered this sharpener , just a lucky pick actually. But now i see you can choose the sharpness im so happy because will use it mostly to sharpen pencils for young kids and for them the duller point is better.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

You will love this sharpener! I’m glad the video was helpful.

[@milesjustice8638]

Great video! While I have not had an issue using this sharpener, I can understand why it might be confusing to some folks. You broke it down into a very comprehensible tutorial!

[@sillyeels]

Pity it doesn't come with instructions.

[@TeamHoff1]

It took me a while before I sussed it out. The blade is a beast. The Kum works really well but this is definitely better. I think mine was about £10.00 on Amazon. Took a while to arrive but it did come via Germany!

[@colleenpoutre5487]

Thank you so much for this video! I have had this sharpener for a few months now. So I am going to try it today and use it correctly, Haha. Thank you again

[@dpdiva7216]

Thanks so much for the tips. I'll probably buy this one in the near future.

[@JohnnyCornbread]

I adore my Dahl 133! I’m so glad you brought it to my attention!

[@karizmajade4197]

Thank you for sharing, you are excellent at explaining things!🤗🦋

[@conniepedini8833]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@mystabench]

Thanks for the wonderful videos you make for of all us. Your review on the Dahl sharper was great for me when I finally purchased it. I love thus sharper...it was a game changer for my color pencils. ❤❤

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I am so glad you love your Dahle 133. I love mine too, but you probably already know that. 😊 Happy Coloring!

[@vondasmith8046]

Arrived today! Thank you for this demo.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

How exciting! Enjoy your new sharpener Vonda.

[@rebeccageorge3611]

thank you! we my (husband) thought he had it all figured out after taking it apart and putting it back together a feel times and using both shapes and some fatter Holbein pencils, I now know one more thing and so I can get the super thin points. Was wondering when watched tutorials and the presenter had such thin points. Especially with the miniatures which I love doing. now that I have so many different kinds need to learn how to mix then it pictures and items!

[@maylynncupp6653]

Great video very informative tyfs.

[@leenavarro8163]

Thank you very much. You answered all my questions regarding this sharpener. Now, i know how to use it properly.

[@suebailey245]

Thank you for this - I’ve just got my Dahle, and I’ve learned loads from your video ☺️

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad it was helpful!

[@serebahenry1223]

I love my dahle 133. It works so good along with my kum.

[@sallytreloar6425]

Thank you so much for this. Had mine for a while and I love it but I had no idea how to clean it out! So helpful.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad I could help!

[@Lynnthedragonquester]

Yay I finally know how to clean the blade 😂 I’ve been pulling out the shavings tray and blowing up into it 😂🤣. I only have 1 issue with a cheap unnamed brand of pencils, the clamps don’t hold it so the pencil turns too . Thank you so much for this

[@pixiesprojects]

Such an amazing instructional video. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Happy coloring!

[@barbaramorgan812]

Thanks so much for the tips.

[@liloutriskell31000]

Thanks so much !🙏 I bought it one month ago & was afraid to try it… as I read bad comments after I bought it 😖🥺 Just try it!! And the first tests... This pencil sharpener seems excellent!! 😃🫶To see over the duration and with different ranges of pencils!😉😁

[@rebecagarcia6943]

THANK YOU for this video.... I’ve been using this sharpener for months and I really like it but seriously with this video I learned lot! Because it does not come with instructions this video will be great. I wasn’t using it right!! Thanks again

[@Charm21ish]

I have just received mine today. You have helped allot thanks so much. Tested out and I have set it up perfectly...Now to sharpen all my sets. Yay.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Have fun sharpening and getting started coloring. I’m so glad this video was helpful.

[@--Pepe--]

Fantastic video. Thank you very much for teaching us so much different staff.. ☺

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

You're very welcome. Happy Coloring!

[@dahlenorthamericainc]

Thank you, Pamela! Very thorough!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brookeshotwell9916]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vanessamellor4754]

Amazing video, so grateful. I’m just waiting on my delivery sometime today if this sharpener. I got mine off Amazon UK for £10.06. Can’t wait for it to arrive along with my 160 slot pencil case, then I can sharpen and arrange my brand new Arteza pencils. Then I can finally get started on your Arteza beginners colouring class. I’ve also got the Nightfall colouring book. Your an amazing tutor. Looking for to seeing more tutorials on Arteza pencils xxx

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I must have been using it properly as I never had any previous problems but …I sure am having some now and I am not using the ultra sharp point either. I am not sharpening as pointy as you sharpened yours. One thing that I do is turn the sharpener around so I can turn the lever with my dominant hand instead of turning backwards like you do but that should not be the cause of the problem. My husband took it apart and no lead was stuck in the mechanism, the leads seem to break in the pencils but remain in the wooden tube…the way you sharpened the blue pencil is pretty much how I sharpen mine., not the last very sharp end as I am a little heavy handed so the first setting was always great for me with no breakage of leads while coloring. I loved the this until this last coloring page that I just did…..

[@leslieladyhawke]

Thank you!! I finally figured it out.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad I could help!

[@yensantos0425]

My Dahle 133 just arrived today and I'm so excited to use it. It sharpens like a dream! Thanks for the great recommendation and the tips. I used it right the first time. 😅

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Oh I’m so glad you love it!! ♥️

[@Wowsheeka55]

I ordered this today, chiefly because of your review! Someone had said it chewed up their nice pencil edges and I let that worry me for a bit, but I’m taking a leap of faith based on your review as I know you wouldn’t steer us wrong! I will review this video once more when my sharpener arrives to refresh my memory-excited!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I am not sure who told you that, but this sharpener does not chew up any part of the pencil. It sharpens it very nicely to a sharp tip and has various settings so that you can adjust it to your liking. I think you will be happy with this sharpener. I can't wait to hear what you think once you receive yours and get to use it.

[@BVeronica100]

I am so glad you dod this video. I just purchased mine, and it did jot come with any instruction. Not sure if that's only mine. I did purchase it on your recommendation and I am looking forward to learning from it. 😀

[@bunnyhand1]

Very helpful! Thank you 🎉

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DQDebra]

Thank you. This video is helpful. I didn’t know you could set the point.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@bobbidriver5355]

Thank You so much for this video I just recieved my DAHLE133. There was no instructions with it I kinda figured it out but I wasn't completely sure I was right. I am so glad I found your channel . Since finding it I have completed my Black Widow Collection. I got the pencil sharpner and I now have two Marie Trolle and three Hanna Karlson books you have helped me so much. I would like to see if possible some combinations for Native American skin tones with BW and PC I have a book with Native Americans but I don't have the right skin tone yet

[@paulinelittlemore7476]

Thank you so much Pamela. I've been looking for a good pencil sharpener for all my different sized pencils, especially for my Brutfuner Square Barreled Pencils. Thank you for such a brilliant and explanatory video. You've convinced me, and I've just ordered my Dahle 133 sharpener x😀

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

It’s a wonderful sharpener! Enjoy!

[@carolynpicken6949]

Very helpful, just got mine and I am in love. Thank you

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Enjoy it

[@carolynpicken6949]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils can’t stop using it, sharpening pencils like crazy.

[@shamekalh]

Just purchased one. I adjusted it to the middle setting.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I hope you love it. It’s a great sharpener!

[@Marybellebrown1]

Thank you.

[@bleuvertetforetdepin]

I'm expecting mine to be delivered tomorrow :), I've been using kum sharpener for years, I see we're on the same (colored) page :). Thank you for the vid.

[@janmarch5039]

Really helpful...I have this sharpener, and really like it, but l;earned a few new tips, that will keep it working for a long time!!!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnalyon2145]

Great video.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ohno7953]

Great video!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HarperSophia]

Thank you for this. It didn’t come with a manual and there isn’t one on their site

[@lisarideout2320]

Omg! Thank you! Live my Dahle 133 but I’ve been using it wrong for more than a year! I was never pulling the face forward! 😊 thank you!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Oh wow! I'm so glad you found my video. I love my Dahle 133! Have a great day.

[@lisarideout2320]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils my color/ supply group loved the link🤗

[@purplepaisleypassion]

Just ordered one yesterday, expecting it to be delivered today. I knew you were the source to go to for me to learn everything about it so I wouldn't break or hate it from the start LOL. Thanks for making this video!!!!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Aww! I am so glad this video was helpful. That's great that you watched it before getting the sharpener. I have seen so many people get frustrated because they thought they were doing something wrong or didn't understand how to use it. That's why I made this video. Happy Coloring!

[@purplepaisleypassion]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils every single thing that you said about the Dahle was right on point! This thing is amazing!! I sharpened all of my Black Widows last night, and I can hardly wait to color with them! Thank you again!

[@angelajclarkson]

Thanks Pamela. xx

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

thank you!

[@FrankDudgeon]

Excellent video! I have a full set of Prismacolors coming in a week or two and was looking for a safe sharpener. This video answers any questions I may have when I get a Dahle 133 too. Gotta order one soon Many thanks.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad it was helpful!

[@auntiealias957]

Thank you for explaining the button. That part had me stumped - Dahle really needs to include instructions!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Maybe they'll include instructions one day....we can hope, right? I am glad this video was helpful.

[@donnalyon2145]

Great demo Pamela ❣️. Very comprehensive. I absolutely love mine. Have you sharpened a Holbein in it? Haven’t sharpened my set yet. They are so soft. Thanks again. 😍

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Hi Donna, I don't have the Holbeins. I don't have plans on purchasing them, but you all are pushing me more and more. 😂

[@madelinecruz7590]

I liked this video 👏 I watched your review on this sharpener and bought it , absolutely a game changer!!! Thanks sweetheart, hope you find your new camera, so stressful, I have been looking 👀 for a new phone...but can’t see paying $500.00 for a refurbished I Phone 🥴🥴🥴 take care 🙏🏼🥰🤗🤩🙏🏼

[@chatita9527]

I have it LOVE it! 😁♥️

[@reneecailloux2573]

Thank you so much! I thought I had made a huge mistake buying this pencil sharpener. I just wasn't using it properly. Love it now!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

You are not alone. So many people were struggling or thinking it didn't work properly. It doesn't come with directions so I decided to make a video. I figured it would be helpful. I'm so glad you figured it out. I hope you're loving your sharpener now.

[@reneecailloux2573]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils you have no idea. No pencil left unsharpened!

[@tracy8338]

I already knew a lot of how the Dalhe 133 worked. But great tips for showing other people who may not have known how it works fully. Great video as always. Can’t wait for the next one.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching, Tracy.

[@stefanienapolitan8850]

This video was very helpful. I just received my Dahl 133 pencil sharpener, and it didn’t really come with any instructions. I’m excited to use it. Thanks, Pamela!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I’m so glad my video was helpful to you. Enjoy your Dahle! I love mine!

[@stefanienapolitan8850]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils I really love the Dahl after working with it for a couple of weeks. It works great on all of my pencils.

[@ritadean4180]

These videos saved me. Couldn’t figure out why Polys didn’t sharpen in it. I took the blade out and emptied it and a big, fat broken lead came out. Also, I wasn’t pressing the side button to make it easy to insert the pencils. Lucky I didn’t break the Dahle.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Hi Rita, so many people had trouble with the pencil sharpener and actually thought theirs was broken just to discover the same thing. That's why I made this video. I am so glad it was helpful. Have a wonderful day.

[@HarperSophia]

What effect or purpose would the dull setting be useful for when coloring (outside of being heavy handed)?

[@isabelle5854]

I use old toothbrush to clean the blade

[@sillyeels]

Very informative video thanks. What a shame though that the sharpener does not come with this information in an instruction leaflet, would save lots of time trying to work it all out especially the part of removing the blade to clean etc.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I’m so glad the video was helpful. You’re right though. The sharpener should fine with instructions. So many people have trouble with it and get frustrated before they realize what a great sharpener it is.

[@miekedebaets6719]

I can't sharpen trianular pencild, any idea what I do wrong?

[@vicky1732]

I don't know if you make giveaways,but eventually you do one with the bigger set of the Prisma's,just let me know..few nights ago just dreamed about that set😅😅

[@leighgray8537]

G'day Pamela, love your work, i was wondering, do Lyra's color giants fit in there? i'm finding it hard to find a good pencil sharpener that works with XL-pencils.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I’m not sure as I don’t have those pencils.

[@leighgray8537]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils I found it does upto 11.5mm, the Lyra color giants which are perfect for little the ones are 10mm.

[@carolberres5528]

Love this sharpener!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Me too!

[@ireneboelmans806]

Hi, I also have a dahle 133, and have a question about it. I have been using it for about 2 years now. I was very happy with it, but now I notice that the rubbers in the holder no longer hold the pencil very well. When I start sharpening, the holder pulls in too quickly. , after 1 turn already. As a result, the pencil doesn't sharpen well enough. Have you experienced something like this before? Do you know what to do? Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I have an experience that with mine. It may just be wear overtime and you may need to get a new one.

[@charliep5991]

Can this sharpener sharpen thicker pencils like the derwent coloursoft?

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Yes it can 😀

[@tanjan9540]

Dankeschön! Meine ist jetzt kaputt, ich versuche mal rausnehmen und reinigen

[@sherylriehl1334]

Does it come with replacement blades and will you need them?

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

It doesn’t come with replacement blades. I’ve been using mine for quite some time and I have not needed any replacements.

[@nafordebi]

Does it work with oversized pencils like most derwent? I just ordered it and I hope so if you can answer asap so I can cancel if it won’t do oversize pencils as I have a lot of derwent

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

It does work with the Derwent pencils. It also works on square and hexagonal pencils too!

[@kendraiacouzze4930]

I clean the cutting barrel atleast once a week with an old toothbrush. Medium or hard toothbrushes work the best. Walmart and Dollar Tree carry medium ones for next to nothing cost wise. 😎💎💐

[@elizabethrector8205]

Great 💡 idea!

[@latdod1266]

I'd use a small brush to clean the blade!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Great tip!

[@kirstendecoster3201]

I used my Dahle correctly from the beginning, but I do have two issues with it. Firstly, sometimes it doesn't grip the pencil, it glides over and only sharpens it a little bit before it's closed. The pencil also turns inside the grip. Secondly, most of the time I can feel that it stops sharpening, but sometimes it just keeps eating my pencil 😢 I use Polychromos and Prismacolors. Any ideas?

[@georgebooth424]

Pam, did you ever find the answer to this question I have had mine for about a month on your recommendation and only use it on my prisma but the grips won’t grip just slides over the pencils just happen all the sudden

[@kevinworth3311]

Hello Pamela, after watching this video, i purchased the dahle 133 on Amazon for £8 very good price. I already have the dahle 155 and I am very happy with it. I know how to use these sharpeners, and was not happy when it did not stop sharpening!!!, and it would have carried on if I didn't stop. The 155 automatically stops when the pencil is sharp. Is the 133 supposed to stop too? I came to the conclusion that i only have to turn it twice to get a good point, so I am doing that now. If you know why it is not stopping when it has sharpened the pencil, could you please let me know. Thank you Kevin UK

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Hi Kevin, it seems that it is different for every pencil. When I sharpen my Pablos, it stops automatically, but with my Prismacolors, on the sharpest setting I stop it myself. I assume that it would keep going to what it thinks is the sharpest lead if I allowed it. I just know exactly when I want to stop. Maybe if you play with the silver dial and put it half way.

[@kevinworth3311]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils Thank you for replying, I am just going to leave it at the sharp setting. Just turning it twice seems to work fine for my inktense, lightfast, prismalo and the other sets I have. Apart from my 42 year old 72 set of berol karisma pencils, which have never been used :} Congratulations on hitting 10k subscribers.

[@SuperKashiyuka]

How long does it last ?

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I’ve has mine for a couple years already and it still works like the day I bought it.

[@eagercrafter_9014]

What is the difference between the personal and professional on Amazon? The pro is cheaper

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Their professional sharpeners are much more heavy duty. They do have steel grips on them that grip onto your pencils though. If you don't want marks on your pencils, then I would stick to the Dahle 133. It's fabulous, sharpens every pencil in my collection, including square and hexagonal, and it doesn't have "teeth" that hold your pencil in place. Happy Coloring!

[@carolynpicken6949]

Also there were no instructions....so using it is a struggle. I paid $19.99 and it is worth every cent.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Yes! This is one of the reasons I made this video. Their sharpeners all come without instructions.

[@shaustin22]

I will stick to my electric sharpener. It is AMAZING.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Which one are you using?

[@shaustin22]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils I use the School Smart electric sharpener from Amazon. You just stick your pencil in the top and it sharpens like a dream and has a huge reservoir for collection and easy to clean.

[@fa3ryg1rl1]

@@shaustin22 can you adjust the tip size and sharpness with the electric sharpener? I like using Prismacolors with a long sharp point.

[@sherylriehl1334]

I’m a half way girl! Lol

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

😂😂😂

[@LeeDee5]

The coloring community has made this sharpener's price double, it's kind of not fair. Looking at my amazon orders right now I bought one in Sept 2020 for $11 and now it's about $20.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

It’s most likely because of the high demand. I spoke to Dahle and they have trouble keeping it in stock.