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Grafting knifemade by Kamphaus in Solingen |
 Grafting is the technique of inserting the branch of one variety of plant into a notch cut into the stem of another, closely related variety. The process, mostly used to combine the good characteristics of the two varieties -- disease-resistant roots with branches bearing tasty fruit, for example -- requires a fine and exact cut. With this grafting knife from Kamphaus in Solingen, the blade is made of first-class, electrically cast alloy steel. The blades are brought to the optimal hardness, ground and sharpened by hand. All this attention by master craftsmen results in a knife perfectly matched to its task. Even hardwoods cut easily. In contrast to the garden knife above, the grafting knife is ground only on one side, and the other is left completely flat. This allows one to make the absolutely straight cuts demanded when grafting. The haft, made of thick brass plates covered in Bubinga wood, is joined to the blade with robust brass rivets. And also like the garden knife above, the grip is shaped and sanded by hand by the craftsmen at Kamphaus into a knife that fits beautifully in the hand. |