KUM is German manufacturer, founded in 1919, based in the attractive, little, baroque style city of Erlangen. KUM offers a wide range of sharpeners: for office, school, fun, special purposes (for pencils of various diameters and profiles, for left-handed people, etc.). In addition, we offer drawing instruments, scissors, compasses, and the recently added high quality, hand-made paint brushes, including the "Memory Point" series. KUM products are being shipped daily from our New Jersey based warehouse. Our philosophy is: creativity, quality, tradition and exceptional customer service. (less)