I try to encourage my children to play outside as much as possible and take an interest in nature, and they are both quite enthusiastic. I am thinking of buying my elder son (nearly 9) a little multi tool with bottle opener, penknife etc for den building and camping. I wouldn't let him take it to school or anything! Would other people let their child have a penknife at this age? As children my brothers and I did.
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Here you can find advice on camping, outdoor activities and walking in the UK and abroad.
The great outdoors
Blu ·
13/09/2013 12:19
My DS had a penknife for his 8th birthday. I knew him to be sensible enough, and bought an Opinel knife which are good because they have a collar which locks the blade so they can't snap the blade on their fingers when whittling sticks. Opinel also do good sharp knives with a rounded end.
Anyway, you have probably done it by now! 
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.