For linocut and stamp carving
Carve lines, details and open areas in your printing block with interchangeable Essdee cutters. The cutting tips are high-carbon steel; the polypropylene handle has an aluminium collar.
What is included?
The 5-cutter option contains one handle and cutter styles 1 to 5. The 10-cutter option contains one handle and styles 1 to 10. The selected count refers to cutters, not the total including the handle. A printing block, roller and ink are not included.
Choosing your set
Choose 5 cutters for a compact starting selection: No. 1 for fine lines and cross-hatching, No. 2 for general carving and No. 5 for marking outlines. The 10-cutter set adds profiles including No. 6 for wide, shallow cuts and No. 7 for clearing larger areas. Both sets work with lino, SoftCut and MasterCut.
Changing cutters and carving
Loosen the aluminium collar without removing it fully, insert your chosen cutter and tighten the collar again. Try a few cuts on a spare piece first. Reverse letters and numbers in your design for the finished print. Change profiles to suit the line or area you are removing; do not force a fine cutter to clear a broad area.
Careful use and storage
Cut away from your body and hands, keep your free hand behind the cutter and turn the block for a comfortable angle. Children need supervision. Store cutters dry in a sturdy, closed container. Replace a dull tip; these cutters are not intended for home sharpening.
Explore linocut materials. Choose a bench hook to support your block.
