Description
Michihamono – Japanese Woodblock Print Chisel Linocut Tools – V Gouge 4.5mm is crafted by Michihamono in Japan, bringing traditional forging to modern printmaking. The lino cutting tool blade is hand-forged from high-carbon steel for exceptional sharpness, control and edge retention, making it equally at home in woodblock printing and linocut.
The brass ferrule lets you remove the handle and set the blade length to suit your technique, making fine control and upkeep straightforward.
On the block, cuts track cleanly with minimal resistance, supporting confident curves, tight corners and crisp outlines. This V-gouge excels at precise control with a 4.5 mm edge, balancing fine detail with efficient clearing.
Suitable for detail carving, border cuts and expressive surface marks.
- Blade
- Hand-forged Japanese high-carbon steel
- Adjustment
- Detachable handle and adjustable blade via brass ferrule
- Handle
- Comfortable wooden handle, balanced for control
- Profile
- V-Gouge
- Width
- 4.5 mm
- Use
- Woodblock and linocut
- Origin
- Japan — Michihamono
Built to be maintained and resharpened, it’s a long-term studio companion that rewards careful technique with clean, confident prints.
