Reddit mentions of Mikisyo Power Grip Carving Tools, 7 Piece Set (Japan Import)

Mind you I have only used this stuff to carve this one tiny thing but I figure I can always upgrade to different tools if I stick with it for a while and decide these things need an upgrade. Next time I buy supplies, I’m definitely finding another retailer for larger pieces of Basswood though. The selection on Amazon sucks a bit.

Glove:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IVM1TKO/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_BN5WCbEJ88Z77

Blades:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P578XFV/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_zN5WCbWR8JJJA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037MI3K2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_mN5WCb9TNQ5A5

Sharpening Tools:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FX9MHIG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_iN5WCbFRFMWSY
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0023W6RS2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_lN5WCbSTS92ZX
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G2WY7WG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qN5WCbZ70WC0J

Basswood:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L91JK9J/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_UQ5WCbSS09KD7

Grab a nice starter knife. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GATX62/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That knife and a few blocks of basswood was enough to make me fall in love in carving. If you decide you like it and want to start carving more details into your works you can grab some chisels.

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Carving-Tools-Seven-Piece/dp/B0037MI3K2/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i4?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pd_rd_i=B0037MI3K2&pd_rd_r=BGGJB52PAYA1T0HS96E0&pd_rd_w=rod12&pd_rd_wg=6RHP4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=1P6DCGHZDPEYM542SBQ7&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=781f4767-b4d4-466b-8c26-2639359664eb&pf_rd_i=desktop

Thanks! I used maximum density fiber wood and these Power Grip tools: Power Grip Carving Tools, Seven Piece Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037MI3K2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nvh7xbZ8J9V4G

When I first started learning. I looked into what other printmakers first started using through their instagrams. A lot used the power grip set before moving on to a pfeil set. I still currently use them with my pfeil sets. They’re decent quality tools for a cheaper price.

Power grip carving tools

The set your adding too looks like a decent set. It was a set I was looking at but didn't know. What would you say are Pros and Cons of it? and for $7 more would it be worth getting this https://www.amazon.com/Power-Carving-Tools-Seven-Piece/dp/B0037MI3K2/ref=pd_sbs_201_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0037MI3K2&pd_rd_r=7PXYZRZ9W80HH1X5P4VQ&pd_rd_w=lS1cE&pd_rd_wg=77k5Z&psc=1&refRID=7PXYZRZ9W80HH1X5P4VQ. same brand, just 2 extra tools.