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Buy the Opinel My First No. 7 children's folding pocket knife with rounded safety tip for just $10.00 (down from $17.91) — the affordable first knife for teaching whittling and knife skills at Cutter's Bench.
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SKU : CUT-FOL-006
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The Opinel My First No. 7 Stainless Steel Children's Folding Pocket Knife is the safe first knife for kids learning carving, whittling, and camp skills. At just $10.00 (compare-at $17.91) it's an affordable teaching tool, with an extra 10% off via coupon BENCH10 and free shipping over $45 at Cutter's Bench.
Typically ages 7 and up with adult supervision, depending on the child's dexterity. It's a favorite for scouts, Montessori learning, family camping trips, and first whittling lessons. The blade edge is sharp and functional — the rounded tip is what reduces puncture risk.
The round-ended blade prevents accidental punctures while the Virobloc ring keeps the blade locked shut in transport and securely open in use — two layers of safety for young hands.
Start with soap or soft wood, teach thumb-safe cutting strokes away from the body, lock the blade open with the Virobloc, and always supervise. The No. 7 slices cheese and fruits easily too — the "perfect picnic knife."
$10.00 vs. $17.91 compare-at — a 44% discount — plus BENCH10 coupon savings and free shipping over $45. Buy the My First Opinel online at Cutter's Bench now.
Rounded safety tip plus Virobloc lock — two layers of safety for young knife learners
Lightweight 2 oz, 6.5-inch open size ideal for scouts, whittling, and picnic food
$10.00 sale price (44% off $17.91) plus an extra 10% with coupon BENCH10
Weight: 2 oz
Blade Steel: Sandvik 12C27 modified stainless steel
Open Length: 6.5 in
Blade Length: 3.5 in
Product Type: Children's folding pocket knife
Safety Feature: Rounded blade tip
Handle Material: Varnished hornbeam or natural beechwood
Model or Series: My First Opinel No. 7
Country of Origin: France
Locking Mechanism: Virobloc safety ring
Seller: Cutter's Bench
Made in the French Alps since 1890, Opinel built the No. 7 with a rounded safety tip and Virobloc lock so kids can learn real knife skills with parents' peace of mind.
$10.00 vs. $17.91 compare-at — 44% off — plus BENCH10 coupon savings and free shipping over $45. Buy the My First Opinel No. 7 online at Cutter's Bench today.
Generally ages 7 and up with adult supervision, depending on the child's coordination. It's popular for scouts, Montessori learning, and family camping.
It's designed for safety: a rounded tip reduces puncture risk and the Virobloc lock secures the blade open or closed. The edge is sharp, so supervision is required.
Lock the blade open, start with soap or soft wood, teach cuts away from the body with the thumb-safe grip, and always supervise.
$10.00 at Cutter's Bench vs. a $17.91 compare-at price — a 44% discount, with an extra 10% off using coupon BENCH10.
Here at Cutter's Bench — add to cart, apply the BENCH10 coupon, and orders over $45 ship free.
My 7-year-old earned this as a 'responsible knife owner' and it has been ideal. The rounded tip takes the fear out of those first whittling sessions, but the blade still cuts sticks and sharpening shavings properly — it's a real tool, not a toy. The Virobloc lock taught her safe opening and closing habits right away.
Bought two for my kids before our camping trip. They spent hours making roasting sticks and 'spoons' while the adults relaxed — best $20 of entertainment imaginable. After the first day's lesson on knife safety they handled everything respectfully. Rounded tip means zero blood, lots of pride.
My 6-year-old needs two hands to work the lock ring, which honestly is good for safety and mindfulness. Blade steel is genuine Opinel quality. Only note: smaller kids may find the ring stiff at first. A drop of oil helped. He's proud of it every day.
My father gave me my first Opinel at this age and I wanted to continue the tradition. The My First No. 7 with the rounded tip is a smart evolution — same knife spirit, kid-appropriate safety. My son carved his name into a walking stick with it last weekend. Priceless.
Honestly surprised how seriously my daughter takes knife rules now that she owns her own. The knife is sharp enough for real whittling but the tip is safe enough that I don't panic. Well made, classic, affordable. Exactly what a first knife should be.
The rounded tip is great and the size suits my 8-year-old, but the edge out of the box needed a touch-up before it would cut green wood cleanly. After a quick strop it performs well. Four stars for the knife itself, three for needing immediate sharpening for a kid's product.
Of everything he got for his birthday — including a tablet — the knife got the most use. He and his dad whittle together now, which honestly made me tear up a little. Quality is excellent for ten dollars. Buy it.
No bells, no whistles, just a well-made small folder with a safe tip. My son carries it on hikes in its pocket and uses it for trail snacks and sticks. The wood handle has already gotten a nice worn-in feel. Would buy again.
Disappointed — the beechwood handle had a chunk missing near the bolster, looked like it got crushed in packaging. Can't give this to a child in that condition. The replacement from customer service arrived fine and my kid loves it, but the first experience was a letdown.
We framed it as a privilege with rules, and the knife's simple design makes the rules easy to follow: lock when open, lock when closed, cut away from yourself. The rounded tip gives forgiveness while he learns. This is how you introduce a kid to knives the right way.
Ten bucks for this quality is unreal. My twins each got one.
My 9-year-old has moved on to sharper adventures, but this was the right training tool for a year of whittling. Blade holds an edge decently, lock never failed, wood survived being left outside twice (my fault, oiled it after). Passed it down to his younger cousin.
