I was nervous about giving my 7-year old grandson a knife for Christmas. I hung it on the tree like an ornament. He went crazy with joy!!I put duct tape on the blade because it's still pretty sharp. But he feels so cool with his own pocketknife. He plays with it under supervision. I got myself a pink girlie one and we have a great time taking hikes and safely playing with our knives.The quality and condition of the knife was impeccable. Lasting memory for sure!