Michihamono – Japanese Woodblock Print Chisel Linocut Tool Sets

Michihamono – Japanese Woodblock Print Chisel Linocut Tools Sets

The Michihamono Japanese Woodblock Print Chisel Sets represent the higher end of traditional Japanese carving tools, trusted by professional printmakers and serious enthusiasts alike. Manufactured in Japan using high-slice steel, these chisels are engineered to deliver crisp, controlled cuts, even when working with demanding materials such as plywood commonly used in woodblock printing.

Each blade is forged for sharpness and durability, allowing the tool to bite cleanly into the surface without tearing or compressing fibres. This makes the set particularly well suited to mokuhanga, relief printing, and detailed linocut work, where precision and edge control are essential. With correct care and sharpening, these tools will serve reliably for many years.

The chisels feature sakura wood handles, chosen for their strength, lightness, and tactile warmth. With a handle length of approximately 110mm and a total tool length of around 130mm, the balance feels natural in the hand, offering excellent feedback and reducing fatigue during longer carving sessions. Each tool includes a protective cutting edge cap, helping to preserve the blade and improve safety during storage and transport.

A key advantage of these tools is their adjustable construction. The blade length can be fine-tuned to suit personal preference, and the tools can be serviced for sharpening when required. This makes them especially appealing to experienced carvers who value long-term maintenance over disposable tools.

Supplied in a paulownia wood box, these sets are also a popular choice as a premium gift for printmakers, students progressing to higher-quality tools, or collectors of Japanese craft tools.

7-Piece Set Contents

• Into chisel 6mm
• Round chisels 3mm and 6mm
• Hiramaru chisels 1.5mm, 3mm, and 6mm
• Triangle chisel 4.5mm

Additional details

• Cutting edge: High-slice steel
• Handle pattern: Sakura
• Handle length: 110mm
• Total length: 130mm
• Paulownia storage box included
• Each tool supplied with a cutting edge cap

If you would like the Into chisel supplied in a left-handed version, please state this in the communications section when ordering.

12-Piece Set Contents

• Into chisels 3mm and 6mm
• Round chisels 1.5mm, 3mm, and 6mm
• Hiramaru chisels 1.5mm, 3mm, and 6mm
• Triangle chisel 4.5mm
• Asamaru squishy chisel 12mm
• Sarae only chisel 18mm
• Mito only chisel 15mm

Additional details

• Cutting edge: High-slice steel
• Handle pattern: Sakura
• Handle length: 110mm
• Total length: 130mm
• Paulownia storage box included
• Each tool supplied with a cutting edge cap

Helpful guides

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