FELCO 3.90 10 - Grafting and Pruning Knife - Lightweight Budding Knife

FELCO 3.90 10 Grafting and Pruning Knife - Lightweight Budding Knife

The FELCO 3.90 10 is a specialized, ultra-lightweight folding knife designed for precision budding and grafting tasks. Manufactured by Victorinox for FELCO, this tool is favored for its simplicity and razor-sharp performance. It features a 51mm stainless steel blade that is beveled on only one side, a critical design element that allows for perfectly flat, clean cuts essential for successful plant tissue union. Its slim profile and durable nylon handle make it a discreet yet powerful tool for nursery professionals, florists, and home gardeners who need surgical accuracy without the weight of a larger field knife.

Best For Professional nursery workers, rose growers, and florists who require a dedicated, lightweight tool for budding fruit trees, rose bushes, or delicate floral arrangements.

Key Features

• One-Side Beveled Blade: The 51mm stainless steel blade is sharp on only one side (right-handed), allowing you to make perfectly flat, flush cuts that facilitate better graft "take" and faster plant healing.

• Compact & Lightweight: Weighing only 34 grams, this knife is designed to be carried all day in a pocket or apron without being noticed, yet it is robust enough for repetitive professional use.

• Durable Nylon Handle: The tough red nylon handle features a standard alloy lining, providing a secure, comfortable grip that stands up to moisture, dirt, and sap in the field.

• Victorinox Swiss-Made Quality: Combining FELCO's horticultural expertise with Victorinox’s legendary blade craftsmanship, ensuring a reliable folding mechanism and a long-lasting sharp edge.

• Minimalist Design: This "straight" version is without a bark lifter, making it the most streamlined and compact model in the 3.90 series for users who prefer a dedicated cutting edge.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland by Victorinox)

• Model: FELCO 3.90 10 (Lightweight Grafting/Budding Knife)

• Blade Length: 51mm (2 inches)

• Handle Length: 100mm (3.9 inches)

• Weight: 34g (1.2 oz)

• Blade Material: Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Red Nylon with alloy lining.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Budding: Making precision incisions in the bark of fruit trees, vines, or roses to insert a "noble eye" (bud).

• Floristry: Cleanly trimming flower stems to the desired length without crushing the delicate vascular system.

• Propagation: Taking soft-wood cuttings or preparing delicate grafts where a heavy-duty knife would be too cumbersome.

• Precision Pruning: Removing small, unwanted growth or performing detailed work on bonsai and other ornamental specimens.