FELCO 3.91 10 Grafting and Pruning Knife - All-Purpose Budding Knife with Bark Lifter

FELCO 3.91 10 Grafting and Pruning Knife - All-Purpose Budding Knife with Bark Lifter

The FELCO 3.91 10 is a premium, all-purpose budding knife designed for professional nurserymen and demanding gardeners. This versatile folding tool features a high-carbon stainless steel blade and a fixed brass bark lifter at the end of the handle. This configuration allows for a seamless transition between making precision incisions and lifting the bark to insert buds, making it one of the most efficient tools for high-volume propagation. Crafted by Victorinox for FELCO, it combines Swiss engineering with horticultural expertise to deliver a knife that provides the surgical accuracy required for a high graft success rate.

Best For Professional nursery workers, vineyard managers, and rose growers who need a robust, all-in-one tool for intensive budding and grafting seasons.

Key Features

• Fixed Brass Bark Lifter: Features a sturdy brass lifter integrated into the handle, allowing you to quickly and gently pry bark open without having to fold or unfold a separate attachment.

• Precision Straight Blade: The 57mm stainless steel blade is beveled on only one side, ensuring perfectly flat cuts that are essential for the intimate contact between graft components.

• Plant-Safe Material: The lifter is made of solid brass to ensure it is soft enough to lift bark without scratching or damaging the sensitive cambium layer of the plant.

• Ergonomic Nylon Handle: The durable red nylon handle is lined with alloy for maximum strength and provides a comfortable, secure grip during long periods of repetitive use.

• Swiss-Made Craftsmanship: Manufactured by Victorinox, guaranteeing a razor-sharp edge and a robust folding mechanism that stands up to the rigors of professional field work.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland by Victorinox)

• Model: FELCO 3.91 10 (All-Purpose Budding Knife)

• Blade Length: 57mm (2.2 inches)

• Handle Length: 100mm (3.9 inches)

• Weight: 40g (1.4 oz)

• Blade Material: High-quality Stainless Steel

• Bark Lifter: Fixed Brass (Handle-mounted)

• Handle Material: Red Nylon with alloy lining.

Ideal For (Uses)

• T-Budding: The most efficient tool for T-budding fruit trees and roses, where the fixed lifter speeds up the insertion process.

• Vineyard Grafting: Ideal for precision work on grapevines and other fruit-bearing woody plants during the propagation season.

• Nursery Production: Specifically designed for professionals who perform hundreds of buds per day and require a tool that is both fast and precise.

• Horticultural Training: An excellent "standard" tool for students and professionals learning advanced grafting and budding techniques.