I won't know if they didn't tell me this is a sharpener

You might be too young to notice but there is quite a number of living humans that used cameras that looked like this. And yes, it was pretty cool back then. However, instead of the camera, they can be quite pricey, get them this vintage camera shaped pencil sharpener. It is ideal for office use or even kids. It has a pull-out tray for the shavings and an adjustable knob for the sharpness. If you have nieces and nephews in need of a pencil sharpener, buy them one of these as a gift.