Hand Tools & Pruning
Grafting Knife and Tape Set
A pocket-sized grafting knife and rolls of tape for the two jobs that matter most when joining plants: a clean cut, and a firm, protected union.
- Two blades in one handle
- Hooked tip for budding
- Three tape colours
- Holds and protects the join
About this product
How the Grafting Knife and Tape Set works
Grafting depends on two things done well: a clean, close-fitting cut, and a wrap that holds the join still while it heals. This set covers both. A folding knife makes the cut, and rolls of tape hold and protect the union.
The knife has two blades that fold into a solid wooden handle. One has a straight edge for trimming and slicing, and the other has a curved, hooked tip suited to budding and shaping cuts. Brass rivets and a steel end piece give the handle strength where it is held and opened.
The tape comes in clear, green and white rolls, so growers can choose what suits the plant, the weather and the way they like to mark their work. Wrapped firmly around the join, tape keeps the two parts pressed together and helps shield the cut from drying out.
Nurseries and growers can order single sets, while shops and distributors can order cartons. Send us the sizes you need, and we will confirm the blade length, tape width and roll length of the current batch before you commit.
Before you buy the Grafting Knife and Tape Set
Grafting is a skill that rewards good tools, and a clean cut matters more than speed. This set suits nurseries, orchardists and keen gardeners who graft a few dozen plants a season. If you graft in large numbers, order extra tape rolls with your knives so you never have to stop in the middle of a batch.
Specifications
Specifications
Grafting Knife and Tape Set: the specifications
| Set contents | A folding knife and rolls of tape |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Folding, with two blades |
| First blade | Straight edge for trimming and slicing |
| Second blade | Curved, hooked tip for budding and shaping |
| Handle | Wood, held together with brass rivets |
| End piece | Steel |
| Tape colours | Clear, green and white |
| Supplied as | Single sets or cartons |
| Blade length | On request |
| Tape width | On request |
| Roll length | On request |
Sizes available
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Ask about sizesKey features
Key features of the Grafting Knife and Tape Set
Two blades in one handle
A straight blade and a hooked blade fold away safely, so the knife travels easily in a pocket or tool belt.
Hooked tip for budding
The curved blade lifts bark and shapes buds neatly, without tearing the tissue around them.
Three tape colours
Clear, green and white rolls suit different plants and different ways of marking grafts.
Holds and protects the join
Tape pressed firmly around the union keeps the parts together and shields the cut while it heals.
Straight edge for trimming
A flat-edged blade slices scions cleanly and tidies the ends of rootstock cuts.
Wooden handle, brass rivets
A warm, secure grip held together by brass rivets and finished with a steel end piece.
Questions
Questions about the Grafting Knife and Tape Set
It makes the precise cuts used to join one plant to another, and to place a single bud onto a rootstock. Thin, sharp blades leave clean surfaces that knit together quickly.
