Grafting Knife – Folding Stainless Steel Grafting & Budding Knife with Bark Lifter

A Folding Grafting and Budding Knife for the Garden

This grafting knife is a handy folding pocket knife built for grafting, budding and general cutting jobs around the garden. It carries two stainless steel blades and a bark lifter, so you have the tools for clean grafting cuts and bud grafting in one compact knife that folds away safely when you are done. For anyone propagating fruit trees, roses or ornamentals, it is a practical, all-purpose tool to keep in the shed or pocket.

Two Stainless Steel Blades

The knife has two blades, each suited to a different job. The wider, straight-edged grafting blade is made for slicing clean, flat cuts on scion and rootstock, which is exactly what a good graft needs to knit together. The narrower budding blade has a pointed tip for finer, more precise work, such as cutting and preparing buds. Both are stainless steel, so they hold a decent edge and resist rust with basic care.

Bark Lifter for Bud Grafting

A key feature of a proper grafting knife is the bark lifter, and this knife includes one. When bud grafting, you make a cut in the bark of the rootstock and gently ease it open to slip the bud in behind it. The bark lifter lets you lift the bark cleanly without tearing or bruising it, which gives the bud better contact and a stronger chance of taking.

An All-Purpose Garden Knife

Beyond grafting and budding, this is a genuinely useful all-round garden knife. The sharp blades make quick work of cutting bark, trimming soft growth, taking cuttings and light pruning tasks. It earns its place as one of those tools you reach for again and again once it is in the shed.

Key Features & Benefits

• Folding grafting knife with two stainless steel blades
• Straight grafting blade for clean, flat grafting cuts
• Pointed budding blade for finer, precise work
• Bark lifter for easing bark open during bud grafting
• Stainless steel blades that resist rust with basic care
• Folds into the handle for safe, compact storage
• All-purpose tool for grafting, budding and light pruning

Product Details

• Type: Folding grafting and budding knife
• Blades: Two stainless steel blades (grafting and budding)
• Feature: Bark lifter
• Handle: Folding, green
• Best for: Grafting, budding and light pruning

How to Use and Care

For grafting, use the straight blade to make a clean, single cut on the scion and a matching cut on the rootstock, then fit them together and bind with grafting tape. For bud grafting, use the budding blade to cut a bud, then make a cut in the rootstock bark and ease it open with the bark lifter to insert the bud. Keep the blades clean and dry, wipe off sap after each use, and keep them sharp for the cleanest cuts. A little oil on the pivot keeps the folding action smooth, and folding the blades away protects both the edge and your hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a grafting knife used for?
It is used for grafting, budding and light pruning, making the clean cuts on stems and bark that help grafts and buds take successfully.

What blades does it have?
It has two stainless steel blades: a straight grafting blade for flat grafting cuts and a pointed budding blade for finer work.

What is the bark lifter for?
The bark lifter is used in bud grafting to gently ease the bark of the rootstock open, so you can slip a bud in behind it without tearing the bark.

Is it a folding knife?
Yes. The blades fold into the handle, so it is compact and safe to store and carry.

How do I care for it?
Keep the blades clean, dry and sharp, wipe off sap after use, and put a little oil on the pivot to keep the folding action smooth.

Where can I buy a grafting knife in Australia?
It is available online from BPG Supplies, with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, NSW.