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

The piece got stuck so I was only able to use one of the carving pieces. Super bummer for learning, probably have to find another or return this one.

Useful tool only problem was the tips arent always held tight enough causing them to slip/get stuck.

This tool is exactly what is needed for block printing with rubber stamp pads. The extra blades hang out inside a compartment in the handle, and they are easy to change out. Although I would recommend buying 2 do you dont have to change them out as often for different sizes. The blades slide easily and smoothly through the rubber.

I bought this set at the last minute knowing I had the same set somewhere in my storage. I needed to use it for pumpkin carving and didnt have time to go through boxes. I have to say that the quality is tried and true over the years. I bought my first set 30 years ago for linoleum printing (wooden handled) and have used it for other things as well over the years. I bought another set ten years ago to teach a class and the quality was still there and now this set also. I bought the same set again because I knew it would work for pumpkin carving and the price isnt expensive.

A solid four. The handle is a little more cheaply made than it used to be but still quality and same feel it used to have.

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.

These carving tips are by far the sharpest out of the less-expensive interchangeable tips I’ve tried. Definitely worth the money unlike some other brands.

Doesn’t feel as strong as the older wooden ones. Not always easy to change points.

I used this product to etch a pumpkin. I was loving how well it worked, until I went to change nibs to the size #1. To my dismay, the base of the nib that is inserted into the cutter was broken on one side--this made insertion tricky. I could get it in, but it was almost impossible to tighten it so that it would not wiggle. I was not able to use nib #1 to do any fine lines.

I use this linoleum cutter for pumpkin carving so I can get some final details in. Very easy to use. The cutters are very sharp so be sure to use with care