1 / 7FELCO 512 Budding and Grafting Knife, 105 mm
The FELCO 512 is a budding and grafting knife listed with a 105 mm overall length, carbon-steel blade and walnut-wood handle. Its bark lifter and right-hand orientation make it a specialised option for plant-care work rather than general pruning.
At a glance
- Designed for budding and grafting, with a bark lifter listed on the blade.
- The listing specifies a carbon-steel blade, walnut-wood handle and right-hand orientation.
- Listed overall length is 105 mm and weight is 67 grams.
Reference price: £47.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The listed bark lifter adds a task-specific feature for budding and grafting work.
- At a listed 67 grams, it is a relatively light hand tool to carry between plant-care tasks.
Technical specifications
17 specifications| Brand | FELCO |
|---|---|
| Model | FELCO512 |
| Blade material | Carbon Steel |
|---|---|
| Blade type | Curved |
| Blade shape | Straight Back |
| Special features | Brass Components, Bark Lifter on Blade |
| Hand orientation | Right Hand |
| Recommended uses | Gardening, Plant Care |
| Reusable | Reusable |
| Handle material | Walnut Wood |
|---|---|
| Colour | Silver |
| Weight listed | 67 Grams |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 105 Millimetres |
| Size | 105 mm |
| Dimensions and weight details | Length (net): 105 mm. Weight (net): 0.067 kg. Depth (gross): 2 mm |
| Country of origin | Italy |
|---|---|
| Number of items | 1 |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
Listing details are inconsistent about the blade, calling it both curved and straight back. They also describe the product as a professional grafting knife while listing the age range as "Kid". Confirm the exact blade profile and intended user before buying.
What’s in the box
Included- Pruning tool
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Gardeners and nursery users who need a dedicated budding or grafting knife.
- Right-handed users seeking a compact, light tool for plant-care work.
Less suited to
- Left-handed users, given the right-hand orientation listed.
- Buyers seeking an all-purpose pruning knife rather than a budding and grafting tool.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
58% 58% - 4 stars
14% 14% - 3 stars
14% 14% - 2 stars
7% 7% - 1 star
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Aggregate customer ratings are mixed, with ratings spanning one to five stars and a majority in the five-star category. Without review comments, they do not establish specific strengths, defects or reasons for satisfaction. For a specialised budding and grafting knife, buyers should assess the tool against their needs and resolve the listing's conflicting blade descriptions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the FELCO 512 intended for?
It is described as a budding and grafting knife for gardening and plant care.
How large and heavy is it?
The listing gives an overall length of 105 Millimetres and a weight of 67 Grams.
Does the listing clearly identify the blade profile?
No. It describes the blade as both curved and straight back, so confirm the profile with the selected listing before purchase.
What materials are listed?
The blade is listed as carbon steel and the handle as walnut wood. Brass components are also stated as a special feature.
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