UNSPSC 27112041: Grafting knife

A knife used in splitting the base tree for grafting of trees. Two styles: one that can be folded and integrated type that cannot be folded.

UNSPSC 27112041 Grafting knife is a Commodity code that covers hand-held cutting tools used in landscaping and grounds maintenance. State and local governments procure these tools as part of broader grounds equipment and supplies contracts supporting campus grounds, parks, transit facilities, and municipal operations. The issuing bodies include community colleges, counties, cities, and transit authorities that rely on grafting knives and related hand tools as consumable or replacement items within larger maintenance operations.

Recent activity shows mixed issuing patterns across different jurisdictions. Collin County Community College District issued an ITB in June 2024 for grounds equipment, parts, and supplies across ten campuses, with a three-year contract term and estimated annual expenditure of $48,000 covering hand-held maintenance equipment alongside larger equipment categories; the City of Philadelphia solicited hand tools through a micro-purchase RFQ posted April 7, 2026 with a due date of April 14, 2026 and a $43,000 contract cap. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Sourcewell cooperative procurements also posted in the recent cycle, though their primary focus was bus wash equipment and law enforcement gear respectively, suggesting that grafting knife demand surfaces most clearly within comprehensive grounds and facilities maintenance bundles rather than as standalone line items. Geographic activity appears concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania based on recent postings, with broader national reach through cooperative purchasing vehicles like Sourcewell. The code shows limited standalone demand; vendors pursuing this commodity should expect to bid as part of larger equipment and supplies packages or through facilities-wide tool and equipment contracts rather than dedicated grafting knife solicitations.