Is the knife safe for a one-year-old to use?

Yes. The blade is intentionally dull and will not cut skin, but it is effective on cooked vegetables, pasta, and soft meats. Supervision is still recommended as children learn to coordinate the cutting motion.

Can this go in the dishwasher?

Yes, all three pieces are dishwasher-safe. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the beechwood finish and prevent the wood from drying out over time.

What does Second Chance mean for this product?

These items have been inspected and are fully functional, but may have minor cosmetic imperfections such as scratches or marks. Packaging may be missing or damaged. No returns or exchanges are accepted, but Opinel's limited lifetime warranty still applies.

Will the wood handles crack or splinter?

The beechwood is finished and sealed to resist moisture, but repeated dishwasher cycles or prolonged soaking can dry the wood. Hand washing and occasional oiling with food-safe mineral oil will keep the handles smooth and intact.

What ages is this set appropriate for?

The set is designed for children from ten months old, when they begin self-feeding, up to about five years old. The proportions suit toddler and preschool-age hands.

Second Chance | Kids Cutlery Le Petit Gourmet

stainless steel
Recycled materials
Lifetime warranty
bpa free

The 3-second version

Knife blade is dull for safety but cuts cooked foods effectively
Sized and balanced for children ten months to five years old
PEFC-certified beechwood handles with European stainless steel
Second Chance: no returns or exchanges
May have minor cosmetic marks or packaging damage
Hand wash recommended to preserve wood finish

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Three-piece cutlery designed for toddlers learning to feed themselves

Most toddler cutlery is either too flimsy to work or so chunky it teaches bad habits. This set uses the same European stainless and wood joinery Opinel applies to adult knives, then scales the dimensions and dulls the blade to match a two-year-old's grip strength and coordination. The result is cutlery that actually helps a child learn to cut a green bean or spear a piece of chicken, instead of smashing it. If you want meal independence without surrendering to plastic cartoon flatware, this is the set that bridges baby spoons and the family drawer.

Good gift when

Toddlers transitioning from baby spoons to grown-up table manners
Parents who want meal independence without plastic Disney characters
Families looking for cutlery that lasts through multiple children
Baby shower or first-birthday gifts that see years of use

Skip it if This is a Second Chance item with possible cosmetic imperfections and missing or damaged packaging—no returns or exchanges accepted

Specs

Age Range: 10 months to 3–5 years
Handle Material: PEFC-certified beechwood
Blade and Tines Material: European stainless steel
Clip Material: Recycled plastic
BPA-Free: Yes
Dishwasher-Safe: Yes (hand wash recommended for wood)
Warranty: Opinel limited lifetime warranty
Condition: Second Chance: minor cosmetic imperfections possible, packaging may be missing or damaged

What's included

One knife with dull blade
One fork
One spoon
Recycled-plastic clip

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Second Chance item: packaging may be missing or damaged, so gift wrapping or a separate box is recommended.

The details

This set gives young children cutlery that fits their grip and helps them practice cutting, spearing, and scooping without frustration. The knife blade is intentionally dull for safety but still effective on cooked vegetables, pasta, and soft proteins. The fork tines and spoon bowl are proportioned so toddlers can manage food without overloading each bite.

Handles are turned from PEFC-certified beechwood and finished with polymer details in pastel shades. Each piece is balanced to reduce tipping and help small hands control the motion. The knife, fork, and spoon come clipped together with a recycled-plastic ring that keeps the set organized in a drawer or diaper bag.

European stainless steel resists staining from tomato sauce and berries. The smooth beechwood develops a patina over time. All three pieces are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe, though hand washing preserves the wood finish longer.

This is a Second Chance item: fully functional but may show minor cosmetic marks, and packaging may be incomplete or absent. Opinel's limited lifetime warranty still applies.

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Second Chance | Kids Cutlery Le Petit Gourmet

Beechwood-handled knife, fork, and spoon sized for small hands, ages ten months to five years

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The 3-second version

Knife blade is dull for safety but cuts cooked foods effectively
Sized and balanced for children ten months to five years old
PEFC-certified beechwood handles with European stainless steel
Second Chance: no returns or exchanges
May have minor cosmetic marks or packaging damage
Hand wash recommended to preserve wood finish

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Questions

Is the knife safe for a one-year-old to use?: Yes. The blade is intentionally dull and will not cut skin, but it is effective on cooked vegetables, pasta, and soft meats. Supervision is still recommended as children learn to coordinate the cutting motion.
Can this go in the dishwasher?: Yes, all three pieces are dishwasher-safe. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the beechwood finish and prevent the wood from drying out over time.
What does Second Chance mean for this product?: These items have been inspected and are fully functional, but may have minor cosmetic imperfections such as scratches or marks. Packaging may be missing or damaged. No returns or exchanges are accepted, but Opinel's limited lifetime warranty still applies.
Will the wood handles crack or splinter?: The beechwood is finished and sealed to resist moisture, but repeated dishwasher cycles or prolonged soaking can dry the wood. Hand washing and occasional oiling with food-safe mineral oil will keep the handles smooth and intact.
What ages is this set appropriate for?: The set is designed for children from ten months old, when they begin self-feeding, up to about five years old. The proportions suit toddler and preschool-age hands.