FELCO 3.90 20 - Grafting and Pruning Knife - Rose Budding Knife

FELCO 3.90 20 Grafting and Pruning Knife - Rose Budding Knife

The FELCO 3.90 20 is a specialized precision tool designed specifically for the delicate art of rose budding and floral grafting. This lightweight folding knife features a unique blade geometry, including a slight curve toward the tip, which provides superior control when making the small, intricate incisions required for budding. Manufactured by Victorinox to FELCO’s exacting standards, it combines a high-carbon stainless steel blade with a slim, ergonomic handle. Its compact design ensures it fits comfortably in the hand, allowing for the steady, surgical accuracy necessary to ensure a high success rate for your grafts.

Best For Professional rose growers, nursery technicians, and floral enthusiasts who need a dedicated tool for budding roses, fruit trees, and ornamental shrubs.

Key Features

• Curved Budding Blade: The 51mm stainless steel blade features a subtle curve at the tip, specifically designed to help the user navigate the rounded stems of roses and small fruit trees with ease.

• Single-Bevel Edge: Sharpened on only one side, the blade produces perfectly flat, precise cuts, which are essential for creating the tight "union" between the bud and the rootstock.

• Exceptional Portability: At a mere 34 grams, this knife is incredibly light, making it ideal for carrying in a pocket during long days of intensive grafting work in the nursery.

• Tough Nylon Handle: The classic red nylon handle is reinforced with alloy linings for durability and provides a non-slip, comfortable grip even when working with sap-covered hands.

• Swiss-Made Reliability: Expertly crafted by Victorinox, ensuring a razor-sharp edge out of the box and a smooth, secure folding mechanism that lasts for years.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland by Victorinox)

• Model: FELCO 3.90 20 (Rose Budding Knife)

• Blade Length: 51mm (2 inches)

• Handle Length: 100mm (3.9 inches)

• Weight: 34g (1.2 oz)

• Blade Material: High-quality Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Red Nylon with standard alloy lining.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Rose Budding: Performing "T-budding" or chip-budding on rose bushes with precision and minimal plant stress.

• Nursery Work: Grafting and budding fruit trees or ornamental plants where a small, curved blade offers better maneuverability.

• Floristry: Delicate stem preparation and cutting tasks that require a sharper, more controlled edge than traditional scissors.

• Detailed Pruning: Removing tiny lateral buds or cleaning up small wounds on delicate plant specimens.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.