Nylon knives provide a safe and educational kitchen tool for younger children.
By Timothy Hales | Updated: February 27, 2021
Curious Chef Knives Quick Review
The Curious Chef company believes that teaching kids how to cook establishes essential life skills, including math and vocabulary. They also build self-esteem and create healthy eating habits. In addition to these life skills, cooking together allows family and friends to create strong relationships. And overall, children learn how to listen and follow basic instructions. Curious Chef carries a whole line of kitchen tools and knives that introduce children to cooking.
The Curious Chef Knife Set comes with 3 nylon knives: 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large. These knives all have the same size handle with round button rubber grips. Although the handles are the same size, the blade gets longer with each size increase. The blade has a serrated edge with a blunt tip.
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Materials and Construction
Each knife is made from a single piece of nylon. The handle has rubber on it to allow it to be easily gripped. They have also been tested to meet the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) guidelines and ASTM F963 protection requirements. All Curious Chef products are FDA approved and BPA free.
Design
One of the main focus points for Curious Chef is safety. They strive to provide tools that help children cook within a safe environment. Each plastic knife has a serrated cutting edge and a blunt tip. This allows kids to cut a variety of foods without cutting their skin. The smaller sizes of this set are perfect for younger kids to give them better control when cutting with it.
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Durability
These nylon knives are not flimsy. They are a solid tool that you can feel when you hold them. Each blade has firm teeth and will not wear down with normal use. The rubber in the handles has no movement, which shows they are firmly secured and will not peel off. One set of these knives should be all your kids need before they upgrade to a real stainless steel blade to further their culinary experience.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The Curious Chef Knife set requires no maintenance. Since the blades do not have a sharp edge, there no need to hone or sharpen it. The blade and handle is made of nylon with allows it to go in the dishwasher. I did notice some slight discoloration for certain foods like carrots and strawberries, but most of it came with a good scrub. Since there are three knives, my kids love going to these knives for simple cuts. They throw it in the dishwasher and pull out the next size while they wait for them to get cleaned. It does not get much easier than that.
Warranty
Curious Chef goes above and beyond many kitchen tool companies. They will first and foremost allow you to return any unused product within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Then they guarantee their products in that if they are found defective, you can return them at any time as long as you have proof of purchase.
Other Details
| Weight | N/A |
| Length | N/A |
| Blade | Nylon Serrated |
| Handle | Nylon with soft-touch button grips |
| Tang | N/A |
| Edge Angle | N/A |
| Made In | China |
Who Should Buy the Curious Chef Knives?
I would recommend the Curious Chef Knives to parents who want:
- A Trustworthy Company – Curious Chef creates an environment that focuses on your trust as a consumer. They make sure their product meets safety guidelines, but they also help create a safe place in your home kitchen.
- An Option for Younger Kids – All of my kids are confident when this knife, but most importantly, my 4-year-old loves using this knife. I do not hesitate to let him use it, and he makes an effort to cut up a variety of foods without asking an adult for help. This set is helping kids learn how to use knives and growing a larger overall interest in cooking.
- A Good Value – The Curious Chef Knife Set costs about $9, which you cannot beat for three knives. Although they are one of the cheapest options on the market, the company focuses on safety. The knives are durable and easy to clean, which means your kids will probably outgrow the knife before they wear it out.
Summary
Although the Curious Chef Knife Set does not have a stainless steel blade, it still cuts through basic foods like fruits and vegetables. The important thing to keep in mind is that it focuses on safety for younger kids, establishing the foundation for proper cutting techniques. These knives are easy to clean, and they are guaranteed by the company if, for some reason, they are defective. It is hard to beat this knife set at such a low price.