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Opinel

Opinel Le Petit Chef Children's Knife Set 2 Piece

  • 2-piece set made for children
  • Rounded tip chef knife with a finger guard
  • 3.95 inch stainless steel blade, plain edge
  • Wood handle
  • Made in France
  • 83 g, 20.5 cm overall

Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A child-sized chef knife set made in France for lessons in cutting, with a blunted point and a guard for the fingers. The listing omits age range and the contents of the second piece.

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ASIN: B00GT57LWKCategory: Knife Sets

Overview

A family kitchen where a child is learning to cook is the setting for this Opinel Le Petit Chef set. The title names a chef knife with a rounded tip and a finger guard, built on a stainless steel blade and a wood handle.

The rounded tip and finger guard are the safety features, aimed at lessons for young cooks. The limitation is vague detail: no age range, supervision advice or exact contents are given.

Who it's for

Parents and teachers introducing children to food prep get a knife designed to be safer in small hands. Adult cooks who need a larger blade should choose a standard chef's knife.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Rounded safety tip
  • Made in France
  • Stainless steel blade
Cons
  • Age range not listed
  • Second piece not named
  • Small blade for adult prep

Performance notes

The rounded tip reduces puncture risk, and the guard places a barrier between the fingers and the edge. A plain stainless steel edge does the cutting, and the listing gives no hardness data.

Specifications

BrandOpinel
Dimensions & fit
BladeLength3.95 incheslower than 93% of 28 knife sets
Item Length20.5 centimeters
Item weight83 g
Construction & materials
Blade Material TypeStainless steel
Construction TypeStamped
Handle MaterialWood
ColorGray
Other details
Blade EdgePlain, rounded tip
Number of Items2
Country of originFrance

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  • BladeLength 3.95 vs 4.5 inches (-12%)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Opinel Le Petit Chef a toy?

The listing does not call it a toy. It describes a chef knife with a stainless steel blade and plain edge, made for children learning kitchen safety.

What age is the Opinel Le Petit Chef for?

The listing gives no age range. It says it is for children and for teaching food prep and kitchen safety.

What are the two pieces in the set?

The title names a chef knife and a finger guard. The listing does not itemize the set.

Where is it made?

The title says made in France.