{"id":34392,"date":"2025-09-30T12:14:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T12:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/?post_type=product&#038;p=34392"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T11:48:04","slug":"power-grip-japanese-cutting-tool-u-1-5mm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/power-grip-japanese-cutting-tool-u-1-5mm\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Grip &#8211; Japanese Wood &#038; Lino Carving Tool &#8211; U 1.5mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Power Grip U-Gouge \u2014 1.5 mm (Maru-T\u014d)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Made by Mikisyo Hamono, Niigata Prefecture, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Primary use<\/h3>\n<p>A precision-crafted U-shaped gouge designed for carving ultra-fine 1.5 mm channels and rounded textures in woodcut, linocut and other relief matrices. It gives printmakers delicate, smooth control where a V-cut would appear too sharp or angular.<\/p>\n<h3>Best for<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rounded hairlines<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 cut fluid, thread-thin grooves that read cleanly in the print without the severity of a V.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft surface textures<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 render fur, foliage, stippling or water ripples with natural curvature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subtle shading<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 scoop away slivers of surface to create gentle tonal transitions or reduction highlights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miniature detailing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 carve signatures, small symbols, kento marks and stamp-sized motifs with accuracy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fine clearance<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 open up tight spaces between letters or borders without cutting harsh edges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why it stands out<\/h3>\n<p>Forged by Mikisyo Hamono\u2014famed for blending traditional smithing skill with modern metallurgical control\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/lino-printing-supplies\/linocut-tools\/\">fine detail lino cutter<\/a> is a double-laminated billet: a razor-hard high-carbon steel core wrapped in softer supporting steel to balance toughness and edge life. Each 3 cm blade is hand-honed and mirror-polished at the factory, making it truly ready to carve straight from the box.<\/p>\n<p>The 14.5 cm Power Grip handle swells comfortably under the thumb (19 mm) and tapers towards the heel (10 mm), giving a secure yet agile feel. Its pencil-like profile allows fingertip guidance for fine work, while the broader mid-section channels force smoothly for deeper cuts. A shallow scallop underneath provides instant tactile feedback on blade orientation.<\/p>\n<h3>Pro tip \/ Ideal for<\/h3>\n<p>Keep a small leather strop on your bench: a couple of light passes with polishing compound will keep the edge singing sharp without taking away metal, extending the tool\u2019s working life for years before any major regrind. New users will enjoy the smooth, predictable bite, while experienced printmakers will value the way the U-profile glides through anything from soft lino to dense hardwood blocks with equal confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Edge width: 1.5 mm<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 produces ultra-fine rounded channels with smooth, flowing detail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double-laminated Japanese steel<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a hard high-carbon core gives lasting sharpness, while softer outer steel absorbs impact and prevents chipping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hand-sharpened, ready to carve<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 arrives mirror-polished and keen, no need for first-use honing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ergonomic Power Grip handle<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 its flared middle adds leverage and comfort, easing strain in long cutting sessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suited for<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 beginners who need reliable control and experienced printmakers seeking delicate curved cuts and subtle textures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Sizes: <\/strong>Also available in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/power-grip-japanese-cutting-tool-v-1-5mm\/\">V 1.5mm<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/power-grip-japanese-wood-lino-carving-tool-u-1mm\/\">U 1mm<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/power-grip-japanese-cutting-tool-v-1mm\/\">V 1mm<\/a><\/strong> versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bring effortless precision to your relief printing with the Mikisyo Power Grip 1.5 mm U-Gouge \u2013 a tool where traditional Japanese craftsmanship meets smooth, fatigue-free carving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":42734,"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-34392","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 v28.0 - 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