{"id":32801,"date":"2025-06-09T17:25:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32801"},"modified":"2026-06-14T12:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T12:04:11","slug":"power-grip-japanese-cutting-tool-v-1-5mm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/power-grip-japanese-cutting-tool-v-1-5mm\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Grip &#8211; Japanese Wood &#038; Lino Carving Tool &#8211; V 1.5mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Power Grip V-Gouge \u2014 1.5 mm (Sankaku-T\u014d)<\/h3>\n<p><em>Made by Mikisyo Hamono, Niigata Prefecture, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Primary use<\/h4>\n<p>A finely engineered V-shaped gouge designed for carving hair-thin, 1.5 mm lines and pinpoint textures in woodcut, linocut and other relief matrices, giving printmakers absolute control over the most delicate passages of a design.<\/p>\n<h4>Best for<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pin-sharp outlines<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 draw razor-clean borders around motifs, figures and lettering without the chatter often seen with broader tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minute surface textures<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 depict strands of hair, animal fur, cross-hatching, stippling or water ripples that read crisply once inked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intricate geometry<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 incise filigree borders, scrolls and tessellations where consistency of line width is critical.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selective highlight cuts<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 shave glints and sparkle into dark fields or reduction layers without disturbing adjacent detail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Micro-scale blocks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 perfect for stamp-sized reliefs, signature chops and precision kento registration notches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Why it stands out<\/h4>\n<p>Forged by Mikisyo Hamono\u2014renowned for marrying time-honoured smithing techniques with modern metallurgy\u2014the blade is a double-laminated billet: a hard high-carbon core for supreme edge retention sandwiched between resilient softer steel that absorbs shock. Each 3 cm cutter is hand-honed at the factory to a mirror polish, so it is truly shave-ready straight from the box.<\/p>\n<p>The compact 14.5 cm overall length sits naturally in the palm, while the\u00a0<em>Power Grip<\/em>\u00a0handle swells to 19 mm at the thumb web and tapers to 10 mm near the heel. This subtle hour-glass profile channels extra driving force from your hand into the cut, yet still feels pencil-like for fingertip steering when you choke up on fine passages. A shallow scallop on the underside acts as a tactile guide, telling you instantly which way the V-edge is facing.<\/p>\n<h4>Pro tip \/ Ideal for<\/h4>\n<p>Keep a small leather strop beside your bench: two or three light passes on compound-charged leather will re-awaken the samurai-sharp edge without removing appreciable metal, meaning the <a href=\"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/lino-printing-supplies\/linocut-tools\/\">lino cutting tool<\/a> will serve faithfully for years before its first true re-grind. Beginners will appreciate the effortless bite; seasoned printmakers will love how confidently it tracks across dense end-grain cherry or buttery Japanese magnolia alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>STOCK COMING FROM JAPAN JAN 26 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/power-grip-japanese-cutting-tool-u-1-5mm\/\">1.5MM U TOOL IN STOCK<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Edge width: 1.5 mm:<\/strong>\u00a0delivers ultra-fine, consistent V-cuts for razor-sharp detail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double-laminated Japanese steel:<\/strong>\u00a0holds a keen edge for longer while resisting chips under pressure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand-sharpened, ready to carve:<\/strong>\u00a0use straight from the box\u2014no initial honing required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ergonomic Power Grip handle:<\/strong>\u00a0flared mid-section adds leverage, easing wrist strain during long carving sessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suited for:<\/strong> beginners who want confident control <em>and<\/em>\u00a0seasoned printmakers who need surgical precision in tight areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unlock the micro-precision potential of your next relief print with the Mikisyo Power Grip 1.5 mm V-Gouge &#8211; where Japanese bladecraft meets comfortable, fatigue-free handling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18621,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[184,152,232,150,80,63,330],"product_tag":[248],"class_list":["post-32801","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-cutting-tools","product_cat-japanese-printmaking-tools","product_cat-japanese-wood-carving-tools","product_cat-linocut-tools","product_cat-lino-printing-supplies","product_cat-equipment","product_cat-wood-carving-tools","product_tag-intermediate","product_shipping_class-small-parcel","pa_brands-mikisyo","pa_country-japan","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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