The Nathan's Knife kit is an excellent way to acquaint children, seven years of age and older, with the fundamentals of knife safety and responsibility. The kit is slightly oversized for easy assembly by young hands, and comes with complete instructions and knife safety education tips. Depending on the skill of the child, the knife can be assembled from the bag by press fit, or it can be sanded, glued, sealed, stained, painted and decorated as desired. Great way to introduct safe knive handling to youth. Easy to assemble Softwood Unassembled model of a Lockback Folder Blade length: 3.25" Closed length: 4.635" Open length: 8" Weight: 1.8 oz