Grafting Knife

[Lewiscarnes]

Does anybody have any recommendations on grafting knifes? I have a real cheap knife but want to get something nicer. I want to spend 100-200.

 

[sorce]

Bro....



Just saying.....

Made in Missouri.

Mo.

USA

Sorce

 

[petegreg]

I've got this one http://kaneshin.shop.multilingualcart.com/goods_en_jpy_178.html . Foldable, 36€, good steel and razor sharp. Available in US shops.
Here's all Kaneshin offer of grafting tools. http://kaneshin.shop.multilingualcart.com/index_en_jpy_10.html

 

[Grant Hamby]

Made in Missouri

Me too!

But wow, I want one of those knives now.

 

[GrimLore]

Depends what you are using it for but for me that Kaneshin would be to big. Grafting Juniper foliage takes a very sharp small blade - that applies to me but should be considered when purchasing.

Grimmy

 

[Giga]

I use the breakable disposable blades, ez sharp each time

 

[Random User]

I use the breakable disposable blades, ez sharp each time

Do you mean the "Olfa" knives?... thats what I tried, pretty hard to compete with a knife that has a sharp blade every time and can prove it by taking any portion of your hand off if you slip... I have a few "battle scars" from using mine, and STILL haven't learnt my lesson...

 

[fredman]

I have a few "battle scars" from using mine

I know all about that. I tape my thumb with masking tape when I use it now...

 

[GrimLore]

This is the most accurate system that I can manage without cutting myself. It takes a few cuts to understand you need very little pressure but it is really a good system and a 7 pack of blades will outlive you as they get sharper every time you strop them -

This holder and blade combo are a perfect fit -

http://shop.excelblades.com/p/k2-knife-w-safety-cap/shop-by-product_knives?pp=25
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Schick-Injector-For-Clean-Comfortable-Shaves-7-Blades/48320058

This combo for sharpening works on more then just the tool -

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Hand...UTF8&qid=1450790802&sr=8-5&keywords=stropping
https://www.amazon.com/Green-Rouge-..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=1KNT22J644WFDFN5ABGK

I find this film to be cost effective and good quality -

https://www.amazon.com/Parafilm-Nur...809950&sr=8-2&keywords=parafilm+grafting+tape

This guy knows and shows how to sharpen and maintain this setup -

Grimmy

 

[Lewiscarnes]

Thank you

 

[bonhe]

Does anybody have any recommendations on grafting knifes? I have a real cheap knife but want to get something nicer. I want to spend 100-200.

In my opinion, 100 - $200 is too much for grafting knife! I have 2 Japanese grafting knifes, but I end up using the utility knife like this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-Classic-Retractable-Blade-Knife-10-099/100000053
I can change the blade any time. It is really good! I have been using it for all kinds of grafting such as: side grafting, bud grafting, inarching grafting; for air layering!
Bonhe

 

[Random User]

"I know all about that. I tape my thumb with masking tape when I use it now..."

Oh I tape alright... usually after a 1/2 hour of trying to stop the profuse bleeding first though!

 

[Eric Group]

I have a grafting knife... box cutters work better. Go check out the videos about the tree of 40 fruits, that guys is about as good of an expert as you will find on grafting... he uses a box cutter.

Grafting knives are good for... looking cool in your tool kit. Razor blades in a handle large enough to give you some leverage (aka a box cutter) are good for grafting.

 

[Random User]

Ya, thats a cool vid Eric... I'd like to have one of those trees... I thought you could only graft plums to plums, apples to apples, peaches to peaches, etc.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Ya, thats a cool vid Eric... I'd like to have one of those trees... I thought you could only graft plums to plums, apples to apples, peaches to peaches, etc.

You can graft within the same genus; and plums, peaches, almonds, apricots, and cherries are all in the genus Prunus.

 

[Lewiscarnes]

I have a grafting knife... box cutters work better. Go check out the videos about the tree of 40 fruits, that guys is about as good of an expert as you will find on grafting... he uses a box cutter.

Grafting knives are good for... looking cool in your tool kit. Razor blades in a handle large enough to give you some leverage (aka a box cutter) are good for grafting.

Do you want to sell your cool knife?

 

[Eric Group]

Do you want to sell your cool knife?

It is kind of old and rusty at this point! You probably wouldn't want it!

 

[Trenthany]

It is kind of old and rusty at this point! You probably wouldn't want it!

I would I love restoring old blades! Lol also @sorce what is that spiffy set you posted above. I like the look and would definitely consider them.

 

[sorce]

I would I love restoring old blades! Lol also @sorce what is that spiffy set you posted above. I like the look and would definitely consider them.

That is stuff that our guy @Stickroot used to make, @Bonsai Nut no @stick root? @Carol 83 ?

I miss dude.

Sorce

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I miss dude.

Shoot him a note. He hasn't been on the site in about eight months... but he may just be busy with other things!