Japanese Carbon Steel Pruning & Grafting Knife

As of September 1st 2024, knives are considered to be controlled items in QLD. This product is unable to be sold online in QLD.

A Japanese knife for grafting and pruning

This Japanese carbon steel pruning and grafting knife is a precise, purposeful tool for gardeners who need a reliable blade for fine work. Clean cuts, a non-stick PTFE coating and a compact wooden handle make it equally suited to grafting, pruning and delicate seedling care in the garden or greenhouse.

Carbon steel blade with PTFE coating

The high-quality carbon steel blade holds a keen edge through sustained use and is finished with a non-stick surface that reduces friction and prevents sap and resin from building up. The result is a blade that moves cleanly through plant material with minimal resistance and stays easier to maintain between uses.

For Australian gardeners, a sharp, clean blade is particularly valuable when grafting natives or making the precise cuts that propagation requires. Carbon steel takes and holds a finer edge than stainless, making it the preferred choice for detailed work where cut quality directly affects plant outcomes.

Compact and comfortable

At 162mm total length with a 62mm blade, the knife is compact enough to carry in a tool belt or apron pocket and well balanced in the hand. The smooth wooden handle provides a secure, lightweight grip that reduces fatigue through longer sessions of detailed work.

Why you'll love it

• High-quality carbon steel blade for long-lasting sharpness and a fine cutting edge
• PTFE non-stick coating reduces friction and repels sap and resin
• Compact at 162mm — easy to carry and precise in use
• Smooth wooden handle for a comfortable and balanced grip
• Well suited to grafting and propagation of Australian natives
• Made in Japan

Uses in the garden

• Grafting and budding
• Precision pruning and deadheading
• Propagation and seedling care
• Harvesting herbs and cut flowers
• General fine cutting work in the garden or glasshouse

Materials and finish

• Blade: high-quality carbon steel with PTFE non-stick coating
• Handle: wood

Details

• Total length: 162mm
• Blade length: 62mm
• Place of origin: Made in Japan

Care

• Wipe blade dry after each use and apply a light coat of oil to prevent rust
• Rub the wooden handle occasionally with linseed oil to maintain strength and prevent cracking
• Store in a dry place to avoid excess humidity

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