When you’re trying to get fertilizer placement just right during planting season, precision matters. This backswept fertilizer knife cuts through tough soil conditions and trash to create a clean slot for accurate dry fertilizer placement. The carbide insert cutting edge stays sharp longer and handles rocks and debris better than standard steel, so you’re not constantly stopping to replace worn openers.
What You’re Getting
- Carbide insert cutting edge that holds up to abrasive soils and field trash
- Backswept design that moves soil away from the opener for clean fertilizer placement
- 13-inch length provides good soil penetration without being too aggressive
- 2-inch plain tube delivers fertilizer right where you want it
- 3/8-inch thickness for durability without excessive draft requirements
Built for Real Farm Work
This fertilizer knife is designed for dry fertilizer applications on drill units and similar equipment. Whether you’re side-dressing corn, applying starter fertilizer during wheat planting, or making fertilizer passes ahead of planting, this opener handles the job without plugging up with crop residue.
Made to Last
The carbide insert is the key here—it’s much harder than regular steel and keeps its edge through thousands of acres. The backswept angle helps the knife shed soil and trash rather than collecting it, which means less downtime for cleaning plugged openers. Built to handle the constant flexing and impact that comes with ground-engaging tools.
Good to Know
The backswept design works best in moderate to heavy residue conditions where you need good trash clearance. If you’re dealing with really trashy fields, you might want to slow down a bit on the first pass to let the knife do its work properly. The carbide insert can be replaced when it eventually wears out, making this a long-term investment rather than a throwaway part.
