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Made by Opinel in France, engraved for BLACKBARN
Series: Le Petit Chef, two-piece set
Set contents: Kitchen knife and finger guard
Blade: Stainless steel with a rounded tip
Handle: Sustainably harvested beechwood with a red educational ring that positions the fingers away from the blade
Finger guard: Red polymer, teaches the chef's claw grip
Recommended ages: 5 to 10
Care: Knife is hand wash only, do not immerse in water; finger guard is dishwasher safe
Note: A real kitchen tool with a sharp edge; adult supervision recommended
A first knife is a milestone. It carries quiet responsibility.
This one was shaped by generations of craftsmanship in the French Alps. It has no interest in pretending to be a toy. Respectable, scaled to small hands, created to teach courage without forgetting safety.
The red finger guard becomes a badge: the moment watching becomes helping.
The blade is honest. It will not do the work for you. But it will meet carrots, herbs, apples, and confidence with equal enthusiasm.
The first slice tastes different when it's yours.