The Morakniv Scout – A Safe First Knife for Young Adventurers

A child’s first knife is more than just a tool—it’s a rite of passage. Jason presented this knife to his daughter when she was 4 years old, and she continued to use it until ready to move on to the next level of knife at 10. Though this knife is suitable for older children also Jason felt at that time her safety and skills had reached the point where progression was appropriate.

To present a child with their first knife teaches responsibility, builds confidence, and opens the door to learning practical skills in the outdoors. It is also a good step on to the education of young people about the dangers of knives, how they should be used as a tool, and under which circumstances they should and should not be carried. 

The Morakniv Scout has been carefully designed with these values in mind, offering parents a safer and trusted way to introduce their children to bushcraft, camping, and hands-on creativity.

For over 130 years, Morakniv has been making knives in the Swedish town of Mora, where the craft of knife-making has been part of daily life for generations. Families across Scandinavia have long given their children a small knife as a first step into adulthood—teaching them how to carve, prepare food, and respect tools in a safe, supervised way. The Scout carries this proud tradition forward with modern safety features built in.

The knife features a smaller, barrel-shaped birch handle, sized for little hands. A double finger guard prevents slipping, keeping young users safe as they carve and cut. The 2.0 mm blade, made of recycled Swedish stainless steel, is sharp enough for real use—whittling sticks, shaping marshmallow skewers, or peeling fruit—yet is strong and easy to maintain.

For added security, the vegetable-tanned leather sheath holds the knife firmly in place, with a classic button lock so it can only be removed intentionally. The sheath can be worn on a belt, just like an adult’s knife, giving children a sense of pride and responsibility while keeping safety at the forefront. Embossed with the traditional Dalecarlian coat of arms, it connects each young adventurer to Mora’s long heritage of honest, dependable tools.

Specifications

• Blade material: Recycled Swedish stainless steel

• Blade length: 86 mm

• Blade thickness: 2.0 mm

• Knife length: 180 mm

• Total length (with sheath): 197 mm

• Handle material: Birch

• Sheath: Vegetable-tanned leather with button lock

• Weight: 75.3 g

Why Parents Choose the Scout

• Safety-first design: Smaller handle, double finger guard, and secure sheath with lock.

• Educational value: Encourages responsibility, patience, and respect for tools.

• Hands-on learning: Ideal for carving, food prep, and simple camp chores under supervision.

• Trusted heritage: Made by Morakniv, renowned for over a century of Swedish knife-making.

The Morakniv Scout is not a toy—it’s a real knife, built with safety and tradition in mind. When used under guidance, it becomes a powerful way to teach children about the outdoors, build their confidence, and pass on timeless bushcraft skills. 

THIS KNIFE WILL ONLY BE SOLD TO AN ADULT, ON THE PROVISO YOU ACCEPT TO SUPERVISE AND EDUCATE YOUR CHILD AT ALL TIMES.

Parent’s Guide: Helping Your Child with Their First Knife

A child’s first knife can be a wonderful learning tool, but it should always be introduced with care and supervision. The Morakniv Scout is designed for young hands, but the real safety comes from teaching good habits right from the start.

Golden Rules for Safe Use

• Supervision is essential – children should never use a knife unsupervised.

• Carve away from the body – always teach them cut away, never towards hands, legs, or face, initially. Only as knife confidence grows should more difficult techniques be passed on.

• Create a safe space – give your child a clear area, free from distractions and other children.

• Respect the edge – teach them to treat the knife as sharp at all times, even when sheathed.

Good First Projects

• Peeling bark from green sticks (with permission).

• Sharpening marshmallow or hotdog sticks for the fire.

• Whittling simple tent pegs or stakes under guidance.

• Carving small feather sticks for firelighting practice.

Teaching Responsibility

• Cleaning and drying the blade after each use keeps it safe and ready.

• Returning the knife to its sheath should become a habit when pausing the work, and the knife should never be driven into a log or into the ground.

• Carrying on the belt only—never in a pocket—teaches proper respect and handling.

Why It Matters

Learning to use a knife responsibly builds confidence, patience, and respect for tools. It also strengthens a child’s connection to nature by giving them the means to create, build, and prepare in the outdoors. With careful supervision, a first knife like the Scout can become the start of a lifelong journey in bushcraft and outdoor skills.