"You must sharpen 10 pencils in real life. You must use a non mechanical, non crank sharpener. The The only thing you are allowed to use to help you is an electric drill. Video proof is required. (The pencils must be at least 7.5 inches (19 cm) long) It is not allowed to mount the pencils."

No mention of breaking pencils.

Also, lol

Broken pencils are allowed so it is legit