Pruning Knives Ref. 3606

Dark Wood Handle Pruning Knife – 10 cm Handle, Brass Bolster

This serpette pruning knife has a hawksbill blade, dark wood handle and brass bolster, made in Pakistan.

$3.25
Unit price. Rates are degressive by quantity, size and material.
Wholesale $2.28
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  • Factory direct Sialkot, since 1982
  • Worldwide shipping
  • Private label on request
  • Wholesale pricing by quantity

About this knife

This serpette pruning knife combines an 8.5 cm curved hawksbill blade with a 10 cm dark wood handle and a polished brass bolster, for a warmer metal accent than the inox versions in the range. Manufactured in Pakistan, its hooked edge suits vine pruning and grafting work. A wholesale item for retailers wanting a brass-accented pruning knife option.

Specifications

Weight
0.096 kg
Blade size (cm)
8.5
Handle size (cm)
10
Handle
Dark wood
Bolster
Brass
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Did you know?

Winter pruning removes most of a vine's growth

Grapevines are among the most severely pruned plants in any garden. At winter pruning, growers commonly cut away 80 to 90 percent of the previous season's canes, leaving only a few buds to carry the coming crop. That adds up to thousands of cuts in a vineyard, which explains why vine workers care so much about a tool that fits the hand. A hooked blade knife like this one, with its 8.5 cm curve and 10 cm dark wood handle, was shaped for exactly that repetitive pulling cut.

Questions & answers

Brass bolster and dark wood: buyer questions

Are knives made in Pakistan any good?

Sialkot has a long record in metal tools, and folding pruning knives are among its traditional lines. Quality is still decided knife by knife: on this one, check that the brass bolster is polished and tight against the dark wood, that the hooked blade stops firmly when fully open, and that it closes centred. Good Pakistan knives pass those checks without fuss.

What is the folding knife price in Pakistan for the brass bolster model?

The top of the page shows the price for a single knife, in PKR for visitors from Pakistan, with ordering open on WhatsApp. Retailers mixing this model with the inox-bolster versions can request one combined wholesale quote by email or WhatsApp; the rate per piece comes down as the total rises.

Will the brass darken over time?

Yes, slowly. Brass forms a warm brown patina with handling and outdoor use, which many gardeners like. If you prefer a bright shine, a little brass polish on a soft cloth restores it in a minute; just keep the polish off the wood.

Best uses

Jobs the brass-bolstered pruner does best

The hook draws stems into the edge rather than pushing them away, so this knife is happiest wherever small, springy wood needs a clean cut. As a Pakistan folding knife, it also rides in a pocket between jobs.

  • Winter cane pruning on vines
  • Deadheading roses and shrubs
  • Cutting grape bunches at harvest
  • Trimming back wisteria shoots
  • Slicing twine and raffia ties
  • Cutting flowers for the vase
Quality check

Inspecting brass, hook and wood before sale

Brass shows handling marks quickly, so a short inspection on arrival is worthwhile:

  • The bolster is evenly polished, without deep scratches; light tarnish simply wipes off.
  • Its edge meets the dark wood without a raised lip or gap.
  • The point of the 8.5 cm hook is intact and true, not bent in the carton.
  • Open or closed, the blade shows no side play.
  • The 10 cm handle is free of splits, especially at the butt.

Five checks, two minutes, and the knife is ready for the gardening counter.