Hozo Designs a Better Cordless Ultrasonic Cutter

A miraculous tool for the modern-day modelmaker is the handheld ultrasonic cutter. These combine the precision of an X-Acto with the convenience of a Dremel, and in the past few years, they've come a long way.Just a few years ago the state-of-the-art was this Wondercutter S, by South Korean manufacturer Cutra. The actual tool part that you hold onto was tiny, but it required being tethered to this base for power. Last year Chinese tool manufacturer Hanboost unveiled their C1 Ultrasonic Cutter, a cordless model that lets you ditch the tether. Now Hozo, a Chinese manufacturer of notably designey tools, has pushed it a bit further with their NeoBlade ultrasonic cutter. The NeoBlade is also cordless, but features both a charging dock (the C1 required a USB cable) and hot-swappable batteries, reducing downtime for longer jobs. Conveniently, the dock is designed to hold both the tool with a battery in it, and a standalone backup battery. In addition to improving the UX with the charging dock, Hozo has added some welcome safety features. Blade changes are made easier and safer for the clumsy, thanks to this blade holder that keeps your fingertips away from the pointy bits.And when it comes time to dispose of blades, the dispenser has a one-way slot on the back to hold the spent ones. There are two modes: A press-to-power mode for precision, where you need to hold the button down to make it cut, and a continuous mode for longer cuts. Like the other ultrasonic tools, it can cut through a variety of materials, and offers multiple blade types. Here's the demo:The NeoBlade has been successfully Kickstarted, with 47 days left to pledge at press time. The $150 tool is schedule to ship in August.

May 15, 2025 - 18:52

Hozo Designs a Better Cordless Ultrasonic Cutter

A miraculous tool for the modern-day modelmaker is the handheld ultrasonic cutter. These combine the precision of an X-Acto with the convenience of a Dremel, and in the past few years, they've come a long way.

Just a few years ago the state-of-the-art was this Wondercutter S, by South Korean manufacturer Cutra. The actual tool part that you hold onto was tiny, but it required being tethered to this base for power.

Last year Chinese tool manufacturer Hanboost unveiled their C1 Ultrasonic Cutter, a cordless model that lets you ditch the tether.

Now Hozo, a Chinese manufacturer of notably designey tools, has pushed it a bit further with their NeoBlade ultrasonic cutter.

The NeoBlade is also cordless, but features both a charging dock (the C1 required a USB cable) and hot-swappable batteries, reducing downtime for longer jobs. Conveniently, the dock is designed to hold both the tool with a battery in it, and a standalone backup battery.

In addition to improving the UX with the charging dock, Hozo has added some welcome safety features. Blade changes are made easier and safer for the clumsy, thanks to this blade holder that keeps your fingertips away from the pointy bits.

And when it comes time to dispose of blades, the dispenser has a one-way slot on the back to hold the spent ones.

There are two modes: A press-to-power mode for precision, where you need to hold the button down to make it cut, and a continuous mode for longer cuts.