I have carried the Opinel My First – Natural Wood on trail days with youth groups and during garden work. The rounded blade tip adds peace of mind it reduces the risk of accidental stabs while still allowing clean slicing of fruit, cord, craft materials. The stainless Sandvik steel holds up well to moisture and dirt; it does not rust easily when cleaned and dried properly. The handle is beech wood, which gives good grip though it can darken or swell if left wet too long. The Virobloc ring lock feels secure and simple: twist to lock open or closed, child-friendly mechanism once you explain how it works.
Care tips: dry the blade and ring after use, oil pivot occasionally; avoid prying. Not suited for heavy batoning or splitting hard wood. But excellent for learning and lightweight outdoor tasks. Imagine sitting around a campfire with kids whittling marshmallow sticks or peeling fruit this is the kind of tool that builds confidence without risk.
This knife is currently in stock. If you want a tool that balances safety and function for young outdoor hands, this is one to order soon kids will want to try it right away.
Specifications
- SKU: 72-170
- Blade length: 77 mm
- Overall length: 180 mm when open
- Weight: 36 g
- Steel: stainless Sandvik
- Handle: beech wood
- Locking mechanism: Virobloc ring lock
- Recommended age: 7 years and up












