The Opinel Kinderschnitzmesser are very sharp, fit comfortably in your hand and can be adjusted by a verschiebaren metal ring so that they can not fold when carving. This can children under 6 years but not alone. As mentioned before, the blades are also very, very sharp. Slips it off immediately arise deep, heavily bleeding cuts. As a beginner diameter not thoroughly recommended, but very nice for slightly older children.