How to choose the right Grafting Knife for each grafting technique is a question I get asked a lot. In this video I try to cover the main points regarding the choice of the best grafting knife for each job. Whichever knife you use be sure to keep it sharp to increase your graft success. If you like the video, subscribe the channel, turn notifications on, and leave a comment or ask a question if you have one (I will try to answer as many as I can) Table of contents: 0:00 - Intro 1. Grafting knives and grafting techniques - 0:08 2. Grafting Knives - Big or small? - 1:46 3. Budding grafting knifes - 3:28 4. Double or single bevel blades? - 4:09 5. Bark lifter - 5:31 6. How many grafting knifes do I need? - 6:54 7. Blade sharpness - 8:11 Be sure to check my other technique specific grafting videos: Grafting Fruit Trees | BUD Grafting or T-BUDDING Grafting Technique in late summer - ua-cam.com/video/j8daC0jBDiA/v-deo.html Grafting Fruit Trees | PATCH BUDDING Grafting Technique - ua-cam.com/video/0VIYh_prCp8/v-deo.html Best Grafting Techniques | WHICH Grafting Technique should I CHOOSE, when grafting fruit trees? - ua-cam.com/video/tFWvZzMv2Io/v-deo.html
Thank you for making this. I found an older Soviet-made folding knife in my uncle's basement with two strange blades in it. The knife contains both of the blades you show at 3:30 in the video. Now I know what the sharp thing that goes all around the top of one blade is for.
Hi there, I want to thank you again for the great videos you have made. I just got a new grafting knife I thought I would mention. I original grafting knife is a Japanese one sided carbon steel plain blade. It has served me well. I find the most important variable is the ability to sharpen the knife. For those who don’t have expert with wet stone sharpening than that is the first place to start. My latest knife is an old vintage straight edge razor. I got it from eBay for $6. The straight razor is designed to be sharpened at a set angle. On the opposite side of the blade there is a thin ridge. When sharpening you simply rest the blade against the opposite raised edge making the sharpening angle perfect. Even if the blade is old or chipped it can still be used for grafting and these can be purchased for very little money. The blade is amazingly sharp. The Japanese knife was $60 and there is nothing wrong with that. The Japanese knife is single sided and this makes it cut at a certain angle that sometimes cuts into the rootstock a little faster than ideal especially if making long graft junction. There is so much to learn about grafting. Another technique I added this year was covering non budding scion wood with cut thin cut paste to prevent water evaporation. We try to graft at the ideal time but sometimes we obtain unusual Scion that is a bit early or there is a mismatch between budding of the Scion and rootstock. I find conifer grafting to be more difficult than grafting deciduous trees. Best, Mats
Mate, you are a real master at what you do. I've learned a lot from you and since first watching your videos I have successfully grafted plums, figs, apples, peach and what seemed to be the most difficult for me, avocados. I think it would be interesting if you made a video talking about grafts that take, but maybe the union isn't so great, and what problems ( if any ) this could lead to later as the tree matures.
Frumos prezentat, si eu sunt pasionat de altoire si bineinteles, de cutite de altoit, de profilul lor, de grind, de tais, de pietre de ascutit si tehnici de ascutire, imi place sa ascut si cred ca filmul prezinta bine, faptul ca fiecare tip de cutit, a evoluat in timp, pentru o anumita operatie, practic, exista cutite dedicate cu care te descurci mai bine decat cu altele; si bineinteles, cel mai bun cutit este cel care il ai si il folosesti, deci poti sa ai si unul singur, desigur, cu mai putin confort. succes in continuare!
Excelente sugerencia al momento de usar nabajas de injertar. Todo depende de lo que vas hacer en tu huerto y considero que si es importante es su filo para cortes limpios.
I really enjoy you're videos. You make grafting look so easy I'm going to begin practising some of your techniques soon. TYVM, Best wishes and God bless.👍
Wonderful, Darla! Have fun. Be sure to watch my video on "How to do SAFER CUTS when grafting" - ua-cam.com/video/-AsaxoqzU88/v-deo.html - so you don't cut yourself on your first tries. And be sure to use a sharp knife (the dull ones are dangerous as they block in the wood, you tend to increase the strength and they slip - so its important to learn how to block the knife, as I show in the video)
Hello dear friend . I live in Russia , we have winter 6 months a year and therefore your videos are invaluable experience in grafting on frost-resistant rootstocks. Tell me at what angle you sharpen your knives.Thank you very much.
Unfortunately, I believe its only sold locally. But there are several different brands available online that are quite similar and will do the job. I could even get away with my smaller Victorinox if I had to.
Dear Sir your info is excellent for ma as a beginner. I am a Bonsai Artist and my question is can I graft something other than fruit trees, like maple Oaks etc. Also how about conifer trees like pine cedar, spruce etc. Thanks I am in Ontario Canada Zone 6b
Always excellent information. Looks like i will be trying to use some of your grafting techniques to save a bartlett pear tree in the spring. Fire blight has left only a pathetic Y shaped stick in the ground after it had a beautiful shape at the start. Do you have a video on fire blight treatment and prevention?
Hi, Pio. No, I don't use box cutters for grafting, but I know a few grafters that do and they work just fine for them. I prefer the grafting knives as I find them more comfortable on the hand, but you really have to learn to sharp them on the stones, to use them effectively in the long run.
I looked hard to see a name on your video for the carbon steel fixed, wider blade with bark lifter, and couldn't find it. I googled Pires and Icel and they seem to be folding knives. Could you recommend one or two to consider?
Olá, Albano. Na realidade as mais antigas (de cabo plastificado) não estão afiadas. Raramente as uso atualmente. Para afiar uso pedras japonesas de grão médio a fino (geralmente começo com alguns minutos na de grão 1000 para retirar os toques na lâmina, passo para o grão 3000 para definir o perfil e acabo com o composto fino no cinto de couro (equivalente a uma pedra de grão 6000). Comprei recentemente uma pedra de grão 6000, mas a qualidade é inferior às outras que tenho (o preço aumenta substancialmente com o grão mais fino, nas predras japonesas de boa qualidade e, por isso, encolhi-me e fiz mal). Para mais informações dê uma olhadela a este vídeo - ua-cam.com/video/x541PJv1sv0/v-deo.html e à parte inicial deste - ua-cam.com/video/-AsaxoqzU88/v-deo.html. O primeiro é antigo mais ainda está atual na informação.
One of the best options is Parafilm (a wax based specialized grafting tape). Its not very cheap and can be difficult to find though (try Amazon searching for Parafilm Nursery grafting tape).
My larger grafting knives are local brands, handcrafted (like the "navalhas de enxertia Gilberto Ferreira", and probably unavailable where you live. Similar bigger knives can be found online from other brands like Opinel, Tina and other manufacturers. My smaller grafting knives are Felco/Vitorinox and are easier to find (Amazon has them), not too expensive and, as they are only sharpened on one side, they are easier to use when trying to perfect your cuttings for grafters with less experience. They are my backup blades and are quite versatile. I mainly use the Victorinox 3.9020 and the Victorinox 3.9110 "Budding Grafting Knives" models. Most graft can be done with these knives. This last one has a brass bark lifter that is very useful with techniques were you have to lift the bark.
Yesterday I ordered a very nice hand-made grafting knife from Turkey which, hopefully, will get to me. It was very similar to one of the Portuguese grafting knives.
I finally ordered a knife from this Portuguese company after corresponding with them to get their software to accept my Canadian address. Hopefully, it will arrive soon along with the one from Turkey which also has not arrived yet.
New member, very interesting channel, keep up the good work. I am interested of getting new varieties of fruit trees cuttings, wonder if you can help ? of course I'll advance you to cover any expenses.
Sorry, Steve. I don't sell trees or cuttings (lack of time for all the necessary contacts, packaging and mailing, especially in todays context). Your best bet is to find a local club or online group (like growingfruit.org) and try to buy or exchange scion varieties.
With some difficulty 😉. Kidding aside, I have an older stone, a bit worn out on the sides, that fits the shape of the blade better. Or you can use a slimmer stone on the blade, instead of the other way around. The rest is patience.
Never used one, Pedro. They are not common were I live. So I can't say if they are good or not. As I said in the video,, with experience, any grafting knife will do the job, but I really like those made in Palaçoulo (a small Portuguese town, known for their knives master craftsmen).
I know something about this topic & the good , better , best of the knives & what to buy !!! To me the biggest need to know is how to sharpen & put a polished edge on the knives you are going to be working with in the field !!! So I will keep my mouth shut & keep the secret stuff to my self !!! 🚫🤫🤫
Olá, Luísa. Os meus vídeos têm sempre legendas em 4 línguas (Português, Francês, Espanhol e Inglês). Já verificou se tem as legendas ativadas e a língua corretamente selecionada?
Hi, Jan. Stainless steel knives are notoriously more difficult to sharpen (they take more time on the sharpening stones and most people just don't have the patience for it) but if you do it well, they cut like a razor (at least mine do). High carbon steel sharpened over and over again, turns into a thin, extremely sharp, blade (the difference in thickness is probably the main reason they seem more sharp) and I use these knives for my main grafting. But my smaller, stainless steel, budding knives are always in my arsenal. Thanks for the comment.
On the low priced but good quality a Victorinox/Felco grafting knife and a dual bevel opinel carbon ( not a grafting knife) can work well for home owners. So does a utility knife. On the high end Tina knifes seem to be the choice. Sharpening is key for any knife. The bark lifter on folding knives that don't lock are very risky and every time I use one, if the bark does not slip instantly, I stop and switch to a fixed tool for safety. Great videos
How to choose the right Grafting Knife for each grafting technique is a question I get asked a lot. In this video I try to cover the main points regarding the choice of the best grafting knife for each job.
Whichever knife you use be sure to keep it sharp to increase your graft success.
If you like the video, subscribe the channel, turn notifications on, and leave a comment or ask a question if you have one (I will try to answer as many as I can)
Table of contents:
0:00 - Intro
1. Grafting knives and grafting techniques - 0:08
2. Grafting Knives - Big or small? - 1:46
3. Budding grafting knifes - 3:28
4. Double or single bevel blades? - 4:09
5. Bark lifter - 5:31
6. How many grafting knifes do I need? - 6:54
7. Blade sharpness - 8:11
Be sure to check my other technique specific grafting videos:
Grafting Fruit Trees | BUD Grafting or T-BUDDING Grafting Technique in late summer - ua-cam.com/video/j8daC0jBDiA/v-deo.html
Grafting Fruit Trees | PATCH BUDDING Grafting Technique - ua-cam.com/video/0VIYh_prCp8/v-deo.html
Best Grafting Techniques | WHICH Grafting Technique should I CHOOSE, when grafting fruit trees? - ua-cam.com/video/tFWvZzMv2Io/v-deo.html
Many thanks for all your good tips!
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Which automatic grafting tool is the best?
One of the best channels out there on that kind of work! Thank you very much for sharing your knowlegde!
Appreciate that. I'm glad you like the videos. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for making this. I found an older Soviet-made folding knife in my uncle's basement with two strange blades in it. The knife contains both of the blades you show at 3:30 in the video. Now I know what the sharp thing that goes all around the top of one blade is for.
Hi there,
I want to thank you again for the great videos you have made. I just got a new grafting knife I thought I would mention.
I original grafting knife is a Japanese one sided carbon steel plain blade. It has served me well. I find the most important variable is the ability to sharpen the knife. For those who don’t have expert with wet stone sharpening than that is the first place to start.
My latest knife is an old vintage straight edge razor. I got it from eBay for $6. The straight razor is designed to be sharpened at a set angle. On the opposite side of the blade there is a thin ridge. When sharpening you simply rest the blade against the opposite raised edge making the sharpening angle perfect. Even if the blade is old or chipped it can still be used for grafting and these can be purchased for very little money. The blade is amazingly sharp. The Japanese knife was $60 and there is nothing wrong with that. The Japanese knife is single sided and this makes it cut at a certain angle that sometimes cuts into the rootstock a little faster than ideal especially if making long graft junction. There is so much to learn about grafting.
Another technique I added this year was covering non budding scion wood with cut thin cut paste to prevent water evaporation. We try to graft at the ideal time but sometimes we obtain unusual Scion that is a bit early or there is a mismatch between budding of the Scion and rootstock. I find conifer grafting to be more difficult than grafting deciduous trees.
Best,
Mats
Great video as usual. The thoroughness of this channel makes it stand out from the rest
I appreciate that! Really glad you like the videos. Thanks for the comment.
Agreed!
It was a real pleasure to watch you working.
So nice of you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.
Mate, you are a real master at what you do. I've learned a lot from you and since first watching your videos I have successfully grafted plums, figs, apples, peach and what seemed to be the most difficult for me, avocados.
I think it would be interesting if you made a video talking about grafts that take, but maybe the union isn't so great, and what problems ( if any ) this could lead to later as the tree matures.
Thanks for the comment, Paul. I'm glad you find my videos interesting. That's an interesting subject, I will add it to my list of future videos.
Frumos prezentat, si eu sunt pasionat de altoire si bineinteles, de cutite de altoit, de profilul lor, de grind, de tais, de pietre de ascutit si tehnici de ascutire, imi place sa ascut si cred ca filmul prezinta bine, faptul ca fiecare tip de cutit, a evoluat in timp, pentru o anumita operatie, practic, exista cutite dedicate cu care te descurci mai bine decat cu altele; si bineinteles, cel mai bun cutit este cel care il ai si il folosesti, deci poti sa ai si unul singur, desigur, cu mai putin confort. succes in continuare!
Thank you for this information. Now I know what is the best knife to get!
Thank you for the high quality programing.
I learn so much here, you're techniques are fantastic as is your way to show and teach us. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome! Thanks for the comment and the support.
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It's apleasure to see how you work and how you explain it.
My pleasure! Thanks for the nice comment.
Excelente video gracias por tus consejos maestro 👍 excellent video thanks for your advice.
Thank you for information 👍
Such a great video J. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for this information! Your channel is wonderful!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the comment and the support.
Excelente sugerencia al momento de usar nabajas de injertar. Todo depende de lo que vas hacer en tu huerto y considero que si es importante es su filo para cortes limpios.
Thanks for your help in grafting!
Excelente trabalho, vídeos muito esclarecedores, e nos de enxertia, mostrar o antes e o depois considero de grande importância. Parabéns ! (Brasil)
Very informative
Thank you!
Great video thank you for teaching me about theses knives
Verry good knife sir. 👍
Thanks for making this useful video.
Thank you. Very informative!!!
Fico pasmado com o seu conhecimento, muitos parabéns e obrigado por partilhar. Abraço do Canadá.
Ainda bem que os vídeos são úteis. Obrigado pelo comentário.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Which two knives do you use? Brand and model would be most helpful. Thanks.
Really nice video sir! best channel so far..
So nice of you. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for sharing .
I really enjoy you're videos. You make grafting look so easy I'm going to begin practising some of your techniques soon. TYVM, Best wishes and God bless.👍
Wonderful, Darla! Have fun. Be sure to watch my video on "How to do SAFER CUTS when grafting" - ua-cam.com/video/-AsaxoqzU88/v-deo.html - so you don't cut yourself on your first tries. And be sure to use a sharp knife (the dull ones are dangerous as they block in the wood, you tend to increase the strength and they slip - so its important to learn how to block the knife, as I show in the video)
@@JSacadura I definetly will, and you can count on it. 👍
U are amazing we can learn a lot from you thanks
Thank u sir for sharing your experience
It's my pleasure. Thanks for the comment.
Very informative video, thanks
Bravo video. Gracitamos!
Hello dear friend . I live in Russia , we have winter 6 months a year and therefore your videos are invaluable experience in grafting on frost-resistant rootstocks. Tell me at what angle you sharpen your knives.Thank you very much.
I try to maintain the angle at 15° degrees while sharpening my grafting knives. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you brother
Thank you, very informative.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment.
Great info, thanks
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Great Video. It seems difficult to source your larger grafting knife. Do you have any suggestions?
Unfortunately, I believe its only sold locally. But there are several different brands available online that are quite similar and will do the job. I could even get away with my smaller Victorinox if I had to.
Where are from mate?.....fantastic accent and a great vid too.
The most popular grafting knife in my country is Victorinox shaping knife.
Victorinox is a quality product. I like them very much.
Thank you from jand k jammu india.good knowledge
Thanks
Dear Sir your info is excellent for ma as a beginner. I am a Bonsai Artist and my question is can I graft something other than fruit trees, like maple Oaks etc. Also how about conifer trees like pine cedar, spruce etc. Thanks I am in Ontario Canada Zone 6b
Always excellent information. Looks like i will be trying to use some of your grafting techniques to save a bartlett pear tree in the spring. Fire blight has left only a pathetic Y shaped stick in the ground after it had a beautiful shape at the start. Do you have a video on fire blight treatment and prevention?
Fortunately, no. In my area I have managed to escape fire blight until now (knock on wood). I hope you can save your Bartlett pear tree.
Thank you for a nice #grafting video! 👍🏼
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.
Hi, May I ask why you recommend having a stainless steel AND a carbon steel grafting knife please?
where from can i buy good quality one ,i m from india...i bought on amazon that was not of good quality
perfect thx
Very useful information. But in Sri Lanka its not available. Where can I get grafting knifes?
Hello sir good morning 🙏I need the wood-handled grafting knife,Which you have shown in the video here🙏 Ferreira
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.
how many price of grafpting tools
SuperB...
Well explained, thank you! How about those cardboard cutters with disposable blades, do you use them?
Hi, Pio. No, I don't use box cutters for grafting, but I know a few grafters that do and they work just fine for them. I prefer the grafting knives as I find them more comfortable on the hand, but you really have to learn to sharp them on the stones, to use them effectively in the long run.
I looked hard to see a name on your video for the carbon steel fixed, wider blade with bark lifter, and couldn't find it. I googled Pires and Icel and they seem to be folding knives. Could you recommend one or two to consider?
How much knife.
I’ve seen scalpels employed for budding
They come in handy for lateral grafting and bark grafting in older trees with thick bark.
I'd be grateful if you give us a lesson as grafting olive trees.
Was planning on doing it this season but didn't had the time. Maybe next year...
Olá Jaime , video bastante interessante ( gostei bstante ). BOM arsenal de navalhas .Engraçado estão todas bem afiadas...o que usa para tal efeito ?
Olá, Albano. Na realidade as mais antigas (de cabo plastificado) não estão afiadas. Raramente as uso atualmente. Para afiar uso pedras japonesas de grão médio a fino (geralmente começo com alguns minutos na de grão 1000 para retirar os toques na lâmina, passo para o grão 3000 para definir o perfil e acabo com o composto fino no cinto de couro (equivalente a uma pedra de grão 6000). Comprei recentemente uma pedra de grão 6000, mas a qualidade é inferior às outras que tenho (o preço aumenta substancialmente com o grão mais fino, nas predras japonesas de boa qualidade e, por isso, encolhi-me e fiz mal). Para mais informações dê uma olhadela a este vídeo - ua-cam.com/video/x541PJv1sv0/v-deo.html e à parte inicial deste - ua-cam.com/video/-AsaxoqzU88/v-deo.html. O primeiro é antigo mais ainda está atual na informação.
@@JSacadura muito agradecido ...pelos links também...mantenha-se saudável .
From where we purchase these grafting knifes
Hello, which type of grafting tape do you recommend? Brand?
One of the best options is Parafilm (a wax based specialized grafting tape). Its not very cheap and can be difficult to find though (try Amazon searching for Parafilm Nursery grafting tape).
From where we get the set
You use two knives. Would you mind please sharing the brand name and model? Thanks.
My larger grafting knives are local brands, handcrafted (like the "navalhas de enxertia Gilberto Ferreira", and probably unavailable where you live. Similar bigger knives can be found online from other brands like Opinel, Tina and other manufacturers.
My smaller grafting knives are Felco/Vitorinox and are easier to find (Amazon has them), not too expensive and, as they are only sharpened on one side, they are easier to use when trying to perfect your cuttings for grafters with less experience. They are my backup blades and are quite versatile. I mainly use the Victorinox 3.9020 and the Victorinox 3.9110 "Budding Grafting Knives" models. Most graft can be done with these knives. This last one has a brass bark lifter that is very useful with techniques were you have to lift the bark.
Yesterday I ordered a very nice hand-made grafting knife from Turkey which, hopefully, will get to me. It was very similar to one of the Portuguese grafting knives.
I hope it does a good job. Good luck with your grafts.
I finally ordered a knife from this Portuguese company after corresponding with them to get their software to accept my Canadian address. Hopefully, it will arrive soon along with the one from Turkey which also has not arrived yet.
New member, very interesting channel, keep up the good work. I am
interested of getting new varieties of fruit trees cuttings, wonder if you can
help ? of course I'll advance you to cover any expenses.
Sorry, Steve. I don't sell trees or cuttings (lack of time for all the necessary contacts, packaging and mailing, especially in todays context). Your best bet is to find a local club or online group (like growingfruit.org) and try to buy or exchange scion varieties.
বাংলাদেশ থেকে কি ভাবে পাব?
Scalpel is the best..
I want a knife
আমার একটা ছবি লাগবে কিভাবে পাব
I need bud drafting knief where to contact
How to sharp the curve blade ??
With some difficulty 😉. Kidding aside, I have an older stone, a bit worn out on the sides, that fits the shape of the blade better. Or you can use a slimmer stone on the blade, instead of the other way around. The rest is patience.
Thank you
Please give us the video subtitles in Arabic and thank you
I’m guessing you’re not a fan of omega grafting tools
Never used one, Pedro. They are not common were I live. So I can't say if they are good or not. As I said in the video,, with experience, any grafting knife will do the job, but I really like those made in Palaçoulo (a small Portuguese town, known for their knives master craftsmen).
I know something about this topic & the good , better , best of the knives & what to buy !!! To me the biggest need to know is how to sharpen & put a polished edge on the knives you are going to be working with in the field !!! So I will keep my mouth shut & keep the secret stuff to my self !!! 🚫🤫🤫
Where are you from
I'm located in Portugal - zone 9a, near the ocean.
Pena que não tenha legendas em português ou ser falado em português com legendas em inglês. Enfim, o Sr. lá conhecerá a sua estratégia...
Olá, Luísa. Os meus vídeos têm sempre legendas em 4 línguas (Português, Francês, Espanhol e Inglês). Já verificou se tem as legendas ativadas e a língua corretamente selecionada?
stay away from stainless knives.
they will never be as sharp as a high carbon steel one.
Hi, Jan. Stainless steel knives are notoriously more difficult to sharpen (they take more time on the sharpening stones and most people just don't have the patience for it) but if you do it well, they cut like a razor (at least mine do). High carbon steel sharpened over and over again, turns into a thin, extremely sharp, blade (the difference in thickness is probably the main reason they seem more sharp) and I use these knives for my main grafting. But my smaller, stainless steel, budding knives are always in my arsenal. Thanks for the comment.
On the low priced but good quality a Victorinox/Felco grafting knife and a dual bevel opinel carbon ( not a grafting knife) can work well for home owners. So does a utility knife. On the high end Tina knifes seem to be the choice. Sharpening is key for any knife.
The bark lifter on folding knives that don't lock are very risky and every time I use one, if the bark does not slip instantly, I stop and switch to a fixed tool for safety.
Great videos