Propagation Knife

Description

If you’ve ever tried to propagate a plant with a blunt kitchen knife or scissors (and who hasn’t, really?), you’ll know the devastation it can cause. It’s like asking Picasso to paint with a mop. I once took a ‘cutting’ of a huge Monsterra out of the ground with a shovel. Don’t get me wrong, it survived, but I felt like an actual murderer. With this medical-grade Propagation Knife (AKA scalpel), you’ll be making swift, clean cuts that your plants will barely notice.

This isn’t just a tool, it’s a precision instrument of botanical sciences. The stainless steel handle feels sturdy and yet light, with an elegance that says, “I know what I’m doing” (even if sometimes you don’t). And the blade: forged from stainless steel, it glides through even mature plant stems like a hot knife through butter. Seriously though, it’s a little disconcerting the first time you use it. These are really f-ing sharp.

Your plants will thank you for the clean, precise cuts.

Thanks to the stainless steel handle, keeping your favourite new knife clean is very easy. Ideally you will carefully give it a wipe down after each use, which should keep it in good condition for a long time to come. If you’re not that organised, you can just throw it in the dishwasher whenever it needs it – make sure you put it in blade-down, or even better: remove the blade, so no one has any accidents – I’ll say it again: these are SHARP.

Probably the best thing about this knife, the stainless steel handle, and the replaceable blades is that it lasts. It might well be the only knife you’ll ever need for your plant propagation endeavours. It’s not going to fall apart or stop working. The planet will thank you for choosing this over a disposable plastic alternative.

As with any knife, over time the blade will dull – although it’s got some good life in it, so don’t worry about that. Each knife comes with a spare blade so you can keep slicing and cloning for longer. When the day comes that you finally decide you need more, there are spares available in the shop at a very reasonable price.

I want to make a disclaimer at the end here: As I’ve already noted – this is a really sharp knife. It’s literally a medical grade tool designed for cutting flesh. You should only be cutting the flesh of your plants. If you decide to get one, please, please, please be careful with it. You’ve been warned, and I won’t be held responsible for any injuries!

In saying all this, don’t let me put you off – I’ve been using one for a fair while now and.. wow is it an upgrade on grabbing the nearest semi-sharp object and hacking away at plants. There’s a reason I’ve got them for sale in this little shop, and it’s because I love mine.