My First Opinel - Kids' Round Tip Pocket Knife
My First Opinel - Kids' Round Tip Pocket Knife
Looking for the perfect first pocket knife for your little adventurer? Look no further than the My First Opinel!
This small folding pocket knife features a fully rounded tip, making it an ideal choice when introducing your child to essential knife skills, safety, and responsibility.
Learning to handle a knife responsibly is a fundamental life skill that builds confidence in children and opens the door to a world of possibilities.
From allowing them to contribute meaningfully in the kitchen to exploring the outdoors with newfound independence, the My First Opinel pocket knife will be their trusty companion, equipping them with a safe and reliable tool to use in a variety of tasks every day.
Built to Last, Sized for Small Hands
Just like the classic Opinel knives passed down through generations, My First Opinel is crafted for durability.
The comfortable beechwood handle is varnished to protect against moisture and marks, while the high-quality Sandvik stainless steel blade is easy to maintain with a high resistance to wear.
The rounded tip, compact size, and lightweight design make the My First Opinel children's pocket knife the safer choice for beginners.
(For older children ready for more responsibility, check out our Opinel Outdoor Junior Pocket Knife)
The Perfect Tool for Exploration and Learning
This children's pocket knife is ideal for whittling sticks, building huts, bushcraft, carving simple shapes, or helping with picnic prep (cheese, anyone?).
It's a favourite educational tool for forest schools, Girl Guides, Brownies, Cub Scouts and family adventures alike!
Safety Comes First
The My First Opinel is a REAL folding pocket knife. It’s designed to provide a positive introduction to knife safety and proper use, teaching responsibility and building confidence in young learners.
This small pocket knife features a fully rounded tip for added safety while still having a sharp blade for clean, easy cuts.
A key feature of this children’s pocket knife is Opinel's ingenious Virobloc® safety ring. This clever ring locks the blade open for safe cutting and locks the blade securely closed for transportation or storage, so there’s no chance of the blade accidentally closing on little fingers when used the wrong way.
It's easy for kids to use - simply twist the ring to lock the blade in place.
Remember, even with its safety features, this is a real pocket knife with a sharp blade. Children must have close adult supervision and follow safe knife handling practices when using this knife.
Features:
Safety: Fully rounded tip and Virobloc® safety ring for reduced injury risk.
Folding design: Folds for safe transport and storage.
Durable materials:
- Blade: Sandvik 12C27 modified Stainless Steel (anti-corrosive and easy to maintain with a high resistance to wear).
-Handle: Beechwood, varnished for moisture resistance.Size: Light weight and perfect for small hands
Fully open: 17.5cm long.
Folded: 10cm long.
Blade length: 7.5cm long.Age Recommendation: 7 years and up (adult supervision required)
Uses: Whittling, carving, bushcraft, cutting food, and more!
Made in France
My First Opinel is more than just a knife, it's the start of a lifelong connection with quality tools and a love for exploring the great outdoors.
Please note that this is a real knife with a sharp blade. It is not a toy.
Recommended age group is 7 + years and only when under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
We recommend children wear our Cut Resistant Gloves to help protect their hands and Safety Glasses to protect their eyes when whittling and carving.
All of our tools are specifically designed for children to have successful outcomes in carpentry. They are real working tools on a smaller scale. Featuring ergonomic handles to fit children’s hands perfectly and aid in correct technique.
This is a real tool. It is not a toy. Suitable for children only under close adult supervision.











New and Improved Hand Drill with Child-Proof Chuck
Say goodbye to your old and clunky hand drills that keep sticking and are downright frustrating for the kids! Once you've tried our egg beater hand drills, you will never go back!
Why Choose Our Easy To Use Hand Drill?
Smooth and Gentle Rotation: Our hand drills are so smooth and gentle in their rotation your children will have no trouble mastering the motion to drill those holes.
Child-Proof Chuck: The drill chuck (that's the part on the end that holds the drill bit) is fastened on, so those inquisitive hands can't twist it off and lose all the inner workings. No more broken drills!
- This is the only hand drill we know of that has this child proof feature.
Easy to Use: The straight top handle makes these drills easy to use for both left- and right-handed children.
Storage Compartment: The cap of the handle screws off so you can store your drill bits inside.
Durable Construction: These are very robust and reliable hand drills. Made from metal and tough ABS plastic, they are designed to last.
Ideal For: Schools, Preschools, Scout Groups, Crafting at Home and More!
Top Tip for Kids: Drilling holes and watching the sawdust you create is super fun! Did you know there's also a really important role drills have in woodworking by creating pilot holes?
What is a Pilot Hole?
A pilot hole is a small hole (a little bit smaller than the size of the nail or screw you're using) that's drilled into the wood before inserting your nail or screw. Pilot holes help to guide the nail or screw into the wood and make it much easier to hammer or screw them in. Pilot holes also help to reduce the risk of the wood splitting or cracking.
Encourage the Use of Pilot Holes:
Encouraging kids to make pilot holes when working on their projects is a great idea because it can help to prevent frustration and disappointment from the wood splitting or their nail/screw going in the wrong place.
Additional Features:
Size: 30.5cm long
Takes drill bits up to 10mm thick (sold separately).Take a look at our drill bits here.
*Some minor assembly required. You will need a regular screwdriver (flat or phillips) to attach the drill chuck prior to first time use.
If you would like us to do this for you prior to dispatching your order please leave a note in your delivery instructions and we will be happy to do so.
All of our tools are specifically designed for children to have successful outcomes in carpentry. They are real working tools on a smaller scale. Featuring ergonomic handles to fit children’s hands perfectly and aid in correct technique.
High quality German design, these are built to last.
Please note that this is a real tool. It is NOT a toy. Our products are intended for use by children only under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.