Floral Design Tool ID

oasis/floral foam knife

used to precisely cut and shape blocks of floral foam to the required size for arrangements and centerpieces

floral knife

create 45º angled cuts on flowers and herb stems (herbaceous stems)

pruner

designed to cut woody/thick plant stems and parts

florist shears

used to make clean cuts on flower stems and foliage; all purpose for deco material; short and stubby, wiring, stem stripping

underwater cutter

to snip flower stems while submerged in wanter to prevent embolism (air bubbles in a stem)

ribbon scissors

used to achieve clean, precise cuts on ribbon fabric and other fine material while preventing fraying

utility scissors/shears

used for deadheading and cutting stems (soft and non woody) for arrangements

wire cutters

used to snip wires to necessary lengths to strengthen, secure and shape stems and decorative accents within arrangements

stem stripper

used to quickly and safely remove thorns and excess foliage from stems (mostly roses)