KLYV First Knife paring knife - Aqua

Children are born helpers. Pull up a stool to the kitchen counter and they’re right there, ready to stir, taste and, above all, cut for themselves. In our shop, we were increasingly asked for a child’s knife for little chefs. That search led us to SKÅGFÄ, a Spanish brand with Swedish roots that designs kitchenware for cooking together. The KLYV First Knife Aqua (aqua blue) is their first child’s knife and immediately their most awarded: it won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024, the gold Innovation Award at the Junior Design Awards 2024 and a silver A' Design Award in 2025.

What makes this toddler knife different from an ordinary knife is its shape. Small children do not yet have the strength and coordination to saw, so they simply push down, often using both hands at once. The wedge-shaped stainless steel blade is designed precisely for this: not sharp enough to cut, but strong enough to slice through a banana, strawberry, kiwi, avocado, cucumber or steamed carrot. This way, your little one develops fine motor skills and coordination without even realising it, and their confidence grows with every piece of fruit they cut themselves. Anyone familiar with Montessori will recognise the idea: real tasks with real tools sized for children.

Let’s be honest: this is not a toy but a real piece of kitchenware, so always supervise them in the kitchen and show them exactly where their fingers should go. The handle is made from wheat straw and polypropylene, is free from BPA and phthalates, is dishwasher-safe and comes in plastic-free packaging. Is your little chef getting older? From around age three, the KLYV Classic with serrated blade is the natural next step.