FELCO 3.90 50 - Grafting and Pruning Knife - All-Purpose Knife with Bark Lifter

FELCO 3.90 50 Grafting and Pruning Knife - All-Purpose Knife with Bark Lifter

The FELCO 3.90 50 is a versatile, all-purpose grafting and budding knife designed to be the primary tool for nurserymen and professional gardeners. This Swiss-made folding knife features a high-carbon stainless steel blade and a separate brass bark lifter that folds out from the handle. Unlike models with the lifter on the back of the blade, the independent brass lifter on the 3.90 50 allows for more delicate manipulation of the bark without the risk of accidentally cutting the plant tissue with the sharp edge. It is an essential tool for those who perform a variety of grafting techniques and need a reliable, multi-functional blade.

Best For Nursery professionals, horticulturists, and experienced gardeners who require a multi-functional tool for T-budding, chip-budding, and general grafting across various plant species.

Key Features

• Independent Brass Bark Lifter: Features a dedicated folding brass lifter, specifically designed to gently pry open the bark after an incision, ensuring the "noble" bud is inserted without damage to the cambium layer.

• Precision Grafting Blade: The 51mm stainless steel blade is sharp as a razor and beveled on one side, producing the perfectly flat, smooth surfaces required for successful graft unions.

• Non-Damaging Brass Material: The use of soft brass for the lifter ensures that the delicate inner layers of the plant are not scratched or bruised during the budding process.

• Durable Nylon Handle: The classic red nylon handle is reinforced with alloy linings, providing a comfortable, slip-resistant grip that stands up to the heavy sap and moisture of intensive nursery work.

• Swiss-Made Excellence: Manufactured by Victorinox for FELCO, guaranteeing a high-quality folding mechanism and a blade that maintains its surgical edge through thousands of cuts.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland by Victorinox)

• Model: FELCO 3.90 50 (All-Purpose Grafting Knife)

• Blade Length: 51mm (2 inches)

• Handle Length: 100mm (3.9 inches)

• Weight: 40g (1.4 oz)

• Blade Material: High-quality Stainless Steel

• Lifter Material: Folding Brass

• Handle Material: Red Nylon with alloy lining.

Ideal For (Uses)

• Professional Budding: Perfect for T-budding roses, fruit trees, and ornamental shrubs where a dedicated bark lifter is required for high success rates.

• Versatile Grafting: Capable of performing chip-budding, side-grafting, and whip-and-tongue techniques with a single tool.

• Nursery Production: Ideal for high-volume propagation where the separate lifter allows for cleaner, more professional results.

• Floral Art: Trimming and preparing delicate stems for arrangements where a clean, surgical cut is preferred over shears.

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.