About this knife

This hooked pruning knife features a 7 cm curved hawksbill blade and an 8 cm white bone handle. Manufactured in Pakistan, its light-toned bone offers a natural-material option in the hooked pruning knife range. A wholesale item for retailers wanting a bone-handle pruning knife.

Specifications

Manufacturer
Pakistan Knives Factory, Sialkot, Pakistan
Weight
0.142 kg
Blade size (cm)
7
Handle size (cm)
8
Blade
Stainless steel
Handle
Bone
Knife Notes

Know-how from our Sialkot workshop

Did you know?

Mineral and protein: what bone is made of

Bone owes its usefulness as a handle material to a clever natural composite. Roughly two-thirds of its weight is mineral, mostly a form of calcium phosphate that gives hardness, while the rest is largely collagen, a protein that adds toughness. That mix lets bone be sawn, sanded and polished almost like stone, yet take knocks without shattering, which suits a pruner that lives in a pocket.

Best uses

Precise little jobs for a white bone pruner

Compact at 8 cm closed, with a 7 cm curved blade, this is a serpette knife for tidy, precise cutting rather than heavy pruning. The pale bone also makes it easy to spot on a cluttered potting bench.

  • Deadheading roses and dahlias
  • Trimming houseplants and orchids
  • Cutting flowers for the house
  • Taking geranium cuttings
  • Harvesting herbs and salad leaves
  • Opening seed and compost bags
Quality check

Telling natural character from real faults

Natural bone varies, and buyers sometimes mistake character for defects. Use this guide when unpacking:

  • Acceptable: small dark flecks, fine pores and slight shifts in tone between handles.
  • Reject: cracks running across the handle, chipped edges or a gap where bone meets steel.
  • The 7 cm blade should open smoothly to a firm stop and fold back centred, with the point inside the handle.
  • Pins should be flush, without sharp edges that catch the skin.
  • The edge should be even along the whole curve.

A stainless Pakistan knife with a bone handle that passes these checks is ready for the shelf, and a line on the label about natural variation will save questions later.

Questions & answers

Weight, quality and price of the bone pruner

What is the Pakistan knife price for the bone version?

US$5.25 per piece (PKR 1,970 for buyers in Pakistan). From 50 pieces the price drops to US$3.68 per piece. For a larger order, send us the quantity on WhatsApp or by email and we will quote a lower rate.

Is bone heavier than wood?

Yes, bone is denser than most woods, so this knife feels more substantial in the hand than the wooden versions of the same size. Many users like that weight: the knife sits steadily in the palm during a pulling cut.