KLYV First Knife paring knife - Lavender

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 Lavender (lavender purple) 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 allows your little one to develop fine motor skills and coordination without even realizing it, while their confidence grows with every piece of fruit they cut themselves. Anyone familiar with Montessori will recognize the idea: real tasks with real tools sized for children.

Let’s be honest: this is not a toy but real kitchenware, so always cook together and show them exactly where their fingers belong. The handle is made of 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.