The children’s carving knife from Edelfeld is characterized by a child-friendly design and robust material. To prevent injuries, it has a round tip and a finger guard. The knife is made from real wood, 440C steel and PU leather and has a high-quality feel. The robust sheath ensures that the knife can be stored safely and securely. The 18 x 3 x 1.8 cm knife has a total weight of 130 grams. One advantage of the product is its manageability, as the dimensions of the knife are specially adapted to the size of children’s hands. The knife can be easily positioned on the piece of wood to be carved and impresses with its excellent cutting edge, which is very suitable for carving. Overall, the children’s carving knife made a very good impression in our test.
Advantages
✅ Rounded tip and finger protection
✅ High-quality materials
✅ Robust sheath for storage
✅ Detailed carving guide with instructions
Disadvantages
❌ Somewhat heavy
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Box is sturdy, product was well packaged and adequately protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Compact product packaging, no unnecessary packaging waste, knife is wrapped in plastic | 90 points |
| Package contents & scope | Knife, knife sheath and carving guide – everything important included, individual elements well packed/padded with paper | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Written in German, easy to understand and suitable for children, step-by-step instructions including warnings and first aid instructions; the cover of the instructions for use was slightly creased or bent after unpacking | 90 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
After unpacking the product, there were three different items on the table: a carving knife wrapped in plastic, a light brown leather knife sheath and a carving guide in a practical A6 format. The product arrived well packaged and the contents were also well padded with paper. The packaging can be rated as sustainable overall, as apart from the plastic packaging of the knife, paper or cardboard was used and the product box is compact. The carving guide included with the product stands out particularly positively. Here you will find beautifully designed step-by-step instructions formulated in a child-friendly way, inviting you to get started straight away. The guide also includes a first aid guide in case of injury. The guide is an all-round success, only the title page of the booklet was slightly creased or bent when it was unpacked.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | High quality, beautiful wood grain on the handle | 100 points |
| Processing | Solid and high-quality, beautiful materials | 100 points |
| Stability | Very stable, therefore well suited for carving | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | Sustainable product, high-quality materials | 100 points |
| Size | Well suited for children’s hands | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Edelfeld children’s carving knife is made of real wood and has a solid, high-quality look. The blade has a round tip and a finger guard. The knife sits comfortably in the hand and is adapted to the size of children’s hands. All the materials used for the product indicate sustainability and it can be assumed from the very first impression that the sturdy knife will last a long time.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Detailed safety instructions, round tip, innovative finger guard, robust sheath to store the knife safely | 100 points |
| User friendliness | Suitable for children | 100 points |
| Age indication | Not directly apparent | 80 points |
| Materials | High-quality and non-toxic, perfect for carving thanks to its robustness | 100 points |
| Ergonomics | Very well adapted to the size of children’s hands | 100 points |
| Total | 96 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Edelfeld children’s carving knife can be easily positioned on the piece of wood to be carved. Even if you slip, the rounded tip of the knife and the finger guard provide maximum protection for the child. The knife lies comfortably in the hand and is easy to handle. The seller expressly points out that the product should only be used under adult supervision. Due to the high-quality materials, it can be assumed that the carving knife is durable and that children will enjoy the product in the long term. Overall, this is a very high-quality product, only the age rating should be more clearly indicated.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good performance in the lower price segment | 90 points |
| Customer rating | Not rated as there are still too few customer reviews. | |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Prices of up to €30 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €16. The Edelfeld children’s carving knife is therefore currently in the lower price segment with a price of € 17.99. For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is comparatively good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 95 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 100 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 96 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 90 points |
| Total | 96 points |
