Speedball Linoleum Cutter Kit Assortment #1 - Linocut Carving Tools for Block Printing, Includes 5 Blades

Very easy to hold and use. Sharp as all get out. Highly Recommend!!!

I have a minor issue with the different cutters. They were not so easy to change because from time to time they got stuck and I had to disarm it. However, is smooth to use. It cuts very well. KUDOS to the storage at the end for the cutters. I got cut a couple of times, so be careful because it is very sharp. Just with these 5 cutters you can get very defined craving. Overall, good purchase.

A nice set to use on Speedball carving blocks, however Id like to have those blades sharper than they are. Minus one star for the blade stuck in the socket. It took me a lot of time and nerve to remove it without breaking the cutter and cutting myself.

Ive only used Speedball carving tools, and Ive loved my set (its lasted almost 20 years!). Ive worn everything out, so I needed a new set. My craft store only had an off brand, and they were terrible. So I ordered a trusty Speedball set. I was so excited to open up the box, put my new nib into the handle, and expected it to cut into carving like the material was made of butter. Thats not how it went. I had to screw the nib holder COMPLETELY off before I could place the nib in. Highly inconvenient and time consuming. Once I finally got that worked out, I got excited to carve again. I put the nib to the carving material and gave it a gentle push. Nothing happened. I pushed a bit harder, and even harder. Nothing happened! I had to use a dangerous amount of force to get the nib to carve, so I was left with almost zero control. I started examining the nibs closely, and they all had sharp burrs and almost nicked edges. So disappointed! Returned. Going back to my old, dull set because theres nothing comparable out there. Sigh.

Great for beginners to learn how the different tools work on different textures. Very compact, which is nice. The pieces on the tip of the cutter, where the blades and the steel meet can sometimes get jammed, which is annoying but very fixable.

I received my tool on time as promised. Loved the design of using the inside of the hollow handle as a blade holder, which aids in keeping the blades altogether. Regrettably, the only negative part of the tool is the quality of the metal used to make the blades. Heavier metal is needed for when I attempted to use one of the blades, the cutting edge bent and buckled in. Also, some of the blades had dents and chips on the cutting edge, making them unsuitable to use.

Havent used it yet but it looks like the picture.

Very user-friendly and fun to use. Sharper than expected, be careful. Id recommend cutting on a surface that can be marked up.

Easily to use for any level printmaker.

She happy with it for collages