Two for the Kids!
Teaching kids how to use a knife can be a valuable life skill. Still, it is crucial to prioritize safety rules when doing so. Here are two knives built for safety to help with that. By setting a good example and creating a safe environment, we can help children learn to use a knife responsibly!
Built for Safety Scout
The Morakniv Scout model has returned, improved, and enhanced. The updated series of Scout 39 models features a broader selection of colors, a new sheath design, and an additional blade option to meet the needs of more advanced beginners, all while retaining essential safety features.
Mora has designed the Scout 39 Safe specifically for young, first-time users. It performs similarly to a full-size Mora, featuring safety enhancements like a cross guard to protect fingers and a rounded tip to reduce accidental punctures. These features make it one of the two knives built with young users’ safety in mind.
The renovated Scout models retain the original design and dimensions, with the classic Mora puukko blade shape measuring 3.3 inches long and made from stainless steel. However, unlike before, the Scout 39 now comes in additional variations instead of just the tipless “Safe” configuration.
MSRP: $54.99
LightDuty
The Morakniv Eldris knife, introduced in 2016, quickly became popular among novice and experienced bushcrafters. While not perfectly oval, its egg-like shape made it a preferred option for neck carry. Designed as a compact utility tool for bushcraft and fire-starting, the Eldris features a Scandinavian (Scandi) grind at the blade’s base, with a flatter area from belly to tip with a thinner grind, making it great for slicing food and vegetables. Additionally, its spine is sharpened to a 90-degree angle, making it practical to create sparks with a Ferro rod.
MSRP: $29.99
The Eldris LightDuty features an unsharpened spine, a subdued color scheme, and a consistent Scandi grind. Unlike the original, it has a different finish and lacks a compound grind. Still, it feels as comfortable at 5.7 inches long with a 2.3-inch, 0.8-inch (2mm) thick stainless steel drop point blade. One of these two knives is built for safety, and includes a barrel-shaped handle made of polymer rubber and coated with non-slip TPE for a secure grip. It weighs 2.8 ounces and has an ambidextrous polymer sheath for safe, inverted storage and easy transport.
MSRP: $26.99
Train with Two Knives Built for Safety
Survival skills training is vital for everyone, equipping individuals with the necessary techniques to handle unexpected challenges in the wild. While knife skills are necessary, other skills like shelter-building, fire-starting, and foraging are equally essential.
Just like language, outdoor skills can diminish without regular practice. Enrolling in a reputable survival school provides a solid foundation, but true mastery comes from continuous practice and learning from experience.
To refine these skills, seek opportunities through solo trips, group camping, or hands-on workshops. This ongoing commitment enhances competence and builds confidence, ensuring readiness for real-life survival situations. Both knives built for safety will help in these survival skills training sessions!
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