FELCO 3.90 40 - Grafting and Pruning Knife - Fruit Tree Budding Knife

FELCO 3.90 40 Grafting and Pruning Knife - Fruit Tree Budding Knife

The FELCO 3.90 40 is a specialized professional tool designed for the precision demands of fruit tree propagation. This dual-purpose folding knife features a high-carbon stainless steel blade and a bark lifter integrated into the back of the blade. This design allows the user to make a clean incision and immediately lift the bark to insert the bud without needing to switch tools. Crafted by Victorinox for FELCO, this knife combines legendary Swiss blade sharpness with the ergonomic requirements of nurserymen and orchardists, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring high graft success rates.

Best For Orchardists, nursery professionals, and fruit tree enthusiasts who require a dedicated tool for T-budding and chip-budding fruit-bearing trees and vines.

Key Features

• Integrated Bark Lifter: Features a specifically shaped brass lifter on the back of the blade, allowing for the smooth lifting of the bark once the incision is made—crucial for successful "T-bud" insertion.

• Surgical Steel Blade: The 57mm stainless steel blade is beveled on only one side, producing the perfectly flat, smooth cuts required for intimate contact between the cambium layers of the bud and rootstock.

• Optimized for Fruit Trees: The blade geometry is specifically tuned for the thicker, more fibrous bark typically found on fruit trees like apples, pears, and stone fruits.

• Durable Nylon Handle: The red nylon handle is reinforced with alloy linings, providing a comfortable, slip-resistant grip that stands up to the heavy sap and moisture of orchard work.

• Swiss Precision: Manufactured by Victorinox, ensuring the folding mechanism is secure and the blade arrives with a razor-sharp factory edge that is easy to maintain.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland by Victorinox)

• Model: FELCO 3.90 40 (Fruit Tree Budding Knife)

• Blade Length: 57mm (2.2 inches)

• Handle Length: 100mm (3.9 inches)

• Weight: 35g (1.2 oz)

• Blade Material: High-carbon Stainless Steel with integrated bark lifter.

• Handle Material: Red Nylon with alloy lining.

Ideal For (Uses)

• T-Budding: The most common method for propagating fruit trees, where the bark lifter is used to gently peel back the bark for the "noble" bud.

• Vineyard Maintenance: Ideal for precision grafting on grapevines and other woody fruit-bearing plants.

• Nursery Production: Fast, efficient budding of large numbers of saplings where the all-in-one design saves significant time.

• Orchard Restoration: Grafting new varieties onto established fruit tree rootstocks with minimal damage to the tree.