Wooden knife set for kids pretend play cooking - myduckling

Kids cutting knife set detail of safe wooden edges - myduckling

Wooden kids knives with toddler practicing cutting - myduckling

Kids cutting knife set with play food - myduckling

Wooden Kids Cutting Knife Set

Name: Wooden Kids Cutting Knife Set
Brand: My Duckling
SKU: DK-09061
Price: 15.00 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

Beech Wood

Safe for Kids

$15.00

Give your little chef a safe and exciting way to join in with meal preparation.

Inspired by Montessori principles, the Wooden Kids Cutting Knife Set features child-friendly beechwood knives designed to cut soft fruits, vegetables, and bread while encouraging independence, confidence, and hands-on learning.

Perfectly sized for little hands, these lightweight wooden knives help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a love of helping in the kitchen.

What's Included

2 × Wooden Kids Cutting Knives

Description

Cooking together is one of the best ways to build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills, and giving your child their own kitchen tool makes them an active part of the experience.

Crafted from smooth, natural beechwood, each knife features an ergonomic design that's easy for small hands to grip and control. The child-friendly wooden edge is specially designed for cutting soft foods such as strawberries, bananas, kiwifruit, cucumbers, mushrooms, bread, and other soft ingredients, allowing children to safely practice real kitchen skills under close adult supervision.

Unlike traditional kitchen knives, these wooden knives contain no sharp metal blades, making them a wonderful introduction to food preparation while encouraging Montessori-style learning, independence, and practical life skills.

Complete your little chef's setup by pairing the Wooden Kids Cutting Knife Set with the Kids Chef Apron & Hat Set and a Learning Tower.

Please note: Food and accessories shown are for styling purposes only. This product includes two wooden knives.

Features

Set of Two:

Includes two wooden knives so siblings or friends can cook together.

Natural Beechwood:

Crafted from durable, smooth beechwood that is BPA-free, lead-free, and finished with non-toxic materials.

Safe for Little Hands:

Child-friendly wooden cutting edge designed for soft fruits, vegetables, and bread.

Montessori-Inspired Design:

Encourages independence, practical life skills, and confidence through real kitchen participation.

Ergonomic Grip:

Lightweight with an easy-to-hold shape designed for small hands.

Reusable & Durable:

Built for everyday family cooking and imaginative play.

Dimensions

Knife dimensions: 100 × 90 mm (each)

Material: Natural beechwood (BPA-free, non-toxic, and lead-free)

Warranty & Returns

All myduckling products come with a 2-year structural warranty and a 30-day return policy, so you can shop with complete peace of mind.
For more information please see our Warranty and Return & Refund Policy page.

2-year warranty

Safety tested

30-day returns

Wooden kids cutting knife set in natural wood - myduckling

Montessori Wooden Kids Knife

Safe & Child-Friendly Design

Rounded edges, smooth beechwood, and chunky hand-hole grips make these knives comfortable and easy for little hands to hold. The child-friendly wooden cutting edge is designed to cut soft foods, not fingers.

Adult supervision is required at all times. These knives are intended for use with soft foods only and are not suitable for cutting hard foods, frozen foods, meat with bones, or other hard ingredients.

Montessori Wooden Kids Knife

Learning Through Play

Every slice is a little milestone.

As your child works alongside you, they'll build confidence while learning to safely prepare soft fruits and vegetables, follow simple instructions, and develop valuable practical life skills.

It's a hands-on way to encourage independence, coordination, and the sense of pride that comes from making something all by themselves.

Montessori Wooden Kids Knife

Eco-Friendly & Durable

Crafted from premium natural beechwood, this set is designed to withstand countless cooking adventures.

Durable, reusable, and comfortable for little hands, it offers a sustainable alternative to plastic toy knives while giving children the opportunity to safely use real kitchen tools.

Built for everyday family cooking, it's a timeless addition that can be enjoyed for years to come.

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They are very cute but my son dropped one in the first 10 minutes of using and it broke apart 🥲

The other has been going well though

These will be great

Haven’t started using yet tho might do so with shortbread dough - maybe an early Santa gift? ;)
Still a little young for playdough.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What age are they suitable for?

Most children can start from around eighteen months to two years with close help, and keep using them well into the preschool years. Younger toddlers manage a simple downward press, while older children learn to hold and guide the food safely with their other hand as they cut.

What is the Wooden Kids Cutting Knife Set?

It is a pair of child-sized beechwood knives that let young children help with real food prep. The blades are shaped to slice soft fruit, vegetables, and bread, but stay gentle on small fingers. Set your child up at a learning tower or table and they can chop along beside you.

Are these knives safe for young children?

The knives are made from smooth beechwood with a blunt cutting edge, so they part soft foods without the sharpness of a metal blade. Supervision still matters, and they are meant for softer items like banana, cucumber, or strawberries rather than hard produce. Always sit with your child while they cut.

What foods can my child cut with them?

They handle soft, ripe foods best: banana, strawberry, cucumber, mushroom, soft cheese, and bread all slice easily. Firmer items like raw carrot or apple are too hard for wooden blades and are better left to an adult. Start with the softest foods while your child learns the motion.

What do they pair well with?

They fit naturally into cooking sessions at a learning tower, where your child can stand at bench height and chop as you cook. Add the Kids Chef Apron and Hat Set to keep clothes cleaner and make the whole thing feel like a proper role.

How do I clean the wooden knives?

Hand wash them in warm water with a little mild soap, then dry them right away rather than leaving them to soak. Wooden utensils can warp or crack if they sit in water or go through the dishwasher, so a quick wash and dry by hand keeps them in good shape.

Adjusts as they grow

Water-based, non-toxic finishes

30-day returns, hassle-free

Tested to toy safety standards

2-year structural warranty