About this knife

This grafting knife pairs a 6.5 cm flat, spatula-tipped blade with an 8 cm glossy black ABS handle and a polished brass bolster, sized for compact pocket carry. Manufactured in Pakistan, its durable synthetic handle suits retailers wanting a low-maintenance grafting knife. A wholesale item for retailers targeting affordable compact grafting tools.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Pakistan Knives Factory, Sialkot, Pakistan
Weight
0.043 kg
Blade size (cm)
6.5
Handle size (cm)
8
Blade
Stainless steel
Handle
ABS black
Bolster
Brass
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Display & retail

Selling an easy-care black handle to first-time grafters

This is the knife a shop can recommend to beginners without hesitation. The glossy black ABS handle needs no oiling and will not dry out or split the way wood can, so it suits school gardens, allotment holders and first-time grafters who want one dependable grafting knife rather than a collector's piece.

  • Present it as the entry point of the grafting range, with the wood and horn models a step up beside it.
  • Hang a few near the till in spring: folded to 8 cm, it is an easy add-on to a bag of rootstocks or a roll of grafting tape.
  • The polished brass bolster catches the light against the black, so one open knife on a small stand draws the eye.
  • Restock before summer budding as well as in late winter.
Care & maintenance

Looking after brass, ABS and a stainless edge

Care for this knife is quick because the black ABS handle asks for nothing more than a wipe. The real attention goes to the blade, the joint and the brass.

  • After each session, clean sap off the 6.5 cm blade with a cloth dampened in rubbing alcohol; sticky residue makes the next cut drag.
  • Rinse soil out of the joint under warm running water, dry it thoroughly and put a drop of light oil on the pivot.
  • Brass darkens with handling. Keep the patina if you like it, or restore the shine with a little metal polish, kept well away from the edge.
  • Store the knife closed and dry over winter. A Pakistan stainless knife resists rust well, but not a whole season folded wet in a shed.
Questions & answers

What growers ask before buying the black-handled model

How much does this grafting knife cost in Pakistan?

US$3.35 per piece (PKR 1,438 for buyers in Pakistan). From 50 pieces the price drops to US$2.35 per piece. For a larger order, send us the quantity on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote a lower rate.

Does the glossy handle get slippery when wet?

Glossy ABS is smoother than raw wood, so with sap or rain on your fingers it gives a little less bite. The brass bolster at the front of the 8 cm handle gives your forefinger a reference point, and drying your hands on a cloth between grafts keeps the hold secure.

Did you know?

Toy bricks and this handle share one plastic

ABS, short for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, is the tough, glossy plastic used to mould toy building bricks, and the reasons it was chosen there also explain this handle: it is rigid, holds a high shine and shrugs off moisture. Among the many knives for sale in Pakistan with synthetic handles, ABS is a common choice for working tools such as this 43 g grafting knife.