Junior Bushcraft Knife with Wooden Handle
Do you remember your first knife? That feeling of pride and responsibility? Now you can give that experience to your little adventurer, but with a significantly higher level of safety. This youth knife from the "Haller 4 Kids" edition is designed specifically for budding scouts, campers, and all children who want to learn how to work with a tool under adult supervision. Its key safety feature is the rounded tip, which eliminates the risk of puncture wounds, which are the most common injuries among children. Nevertheless, it is a fully functional tool with a sharp edge, perfect for slicing snacks, whittling marshmallow sticks, or carving bark boats. The handle, made of beautiful wood with a distinct grain (resembling zebrawood), gives the knife a grown-up and traditional look. Further product information ...
Junior Bushcraft Knife with Wooden Handle and Rounded Tip – 19 cm
Safety and Construction
In addition to the blunt tip, the knife is equipped with a solid steel finger guard. This is absolutely crucial as it prevents an inexperienced child's hand from slipping from the handle onto the blade edge while working. The handle is ergonomically shaped to fit well in a smaller palm. The knife comes with a quality dark leather sheath, stitched with red thread, featuring a belt loop. The knife is secured in the sheath by a strap with a metal snap button, so the young camper won't lose it while running through the woods.
Technical Specifications
| Knife Type | Fixed blade, Youth / Junior |
| Total Length | 190 mm / 7.5 inches |
| Blade Length | 80 mm / 3.1 inches |
| Blade Material | 420 Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Natural wood with grain, metal pommel |
| Safety Features | Rounded tip, steel finger guard |
| Accessories | Leather belt sheath |
Teaching Responsibility
Giving a child a knife is a big step in teaching independence. Historically, a knife has always been a symbol of growing up. With this model, you can teach the child basic rules: "always cut away from yourself", "the knife belongs in the sheath when not in use", and "never run with a knife". The rounded tip gives you peace of mind, while the 420 stainless steel ensures the knife won't rust, even if the young owner forgets to wipe it immediately after slicing an apple.
Maintenance and Care
To ensure the knife lasts as long as possible, teach your charge how to care for it:
- Cleanliness: Wipe the knife dry after every use. Food residue or tree sap can stick to the blade.
- Wood: It is good practice to occasionally wipe the wooden handle with a cloth and a little linseed oil or beeswax to prevent it from drying out and to maintain its beautiful appearance.
- Sheath: Leather is a natural material. If it gets wet, let it air dry (not on a radiator) and then treat it with a leather conditioner.
I recommend purchasing a fine sharpening stone with this knife, because even a safety knife must be sharp – a blunt knife is more dangerous as it requires more force to cut, which can lead to slipping.
We are here for you!