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

I dont use it much because I havent felt a need to use it for anything more than my initial urge to want to make my own stamps. Havent tried other cutter sets to compare but I like it. It is fairly easy for me to use and I know I wont lose any of the blades because of the way its designed. Some might not like that its plastic? But I dont mind. I think I may prefer it because its light. Some might find the grip difficult this it is a bit thick if you like more of a pencil/pen/exacto knife feel for more control?

Box was a bit crumpled when it arrived- wasnt packages very well. But its a hard plastic tool its durable. That was my only complaint, since I was planning to store it in the box but now it doesnt stay closed.

This is my second set, as the metal chuck wore out and would no longer hold the blades tightly on my first set. Also, the cap for the storage in the handle often comes unscrewed. It does a fair job and is ok for a beginner, but I feel it would be aggravating for a serious artist.

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 got this to try and carve out the foam of a craft pumpkin so light would shine through without actually cutting through it. Not sure if the foam cured itself after I got the outside off, or if this thing is just super dull, but it didnt do what I needed it to do. Im sure it works for its intended purpose.

Once you get the right tip secured, this works great! The problem I had was that there were no instructions included for how to swap the tips out and secure them. It is just a matter of trial and error which was sometimes a frustrating process. Once the tip was secured, this tool performed as expected and I was very satisfied with its performance.

Only 2 of the bits actually fit into the handle, the rest, no matter how tight you twist them in, will fall right out. Pretty bad because the two that fit aren’t even ones I use often, the small one, which I use most, doesn’t even want to try to fit lol. I probably got a fluke, but I’d honestly just go with a set of wooden ones.

This is a great tool for rubber stamp carving, and the built in storage in the handle is genius!. I wont lose the very sharp tips in anyway with this storage built into the handle of this tool. Screwing the tips into place can get a little fiddly at times, but once they are in, they stay in place which is helpful (and safe!) during carving. Very pleased with this tool!

i had no problem using these for linoleum blocks a few years ago in my printmaking class, but almost let the negative reviews here talk me out of buying it... thankfully its as good as i remember. only wish there was an even finer tip