How about these knife kits from Heinne........................

[Black Sheep]

Just found these knife kits on HH's site.

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/-Knife-Kits/Jameson-Woodworks-Knives/c-1-92-881-720/

Might be safer for a few folks I can think of

Richard

 

[shaggystu]

a friend of mine's been hassling me to help him make a knife for ages, i think you've just found the solution!

stuart

 

[luckylee]

tickled me that.

 

[galopede]

Make interesting letter openers! Quite like those.

 

[birdbrain57]

Would these be any good as templates for the real thing or am i just talking daft.

 

[shaggystu]

Would these be any good as templates for the real thing or am i just talking daft.

i don't see why not, they look like a fairly "standard" design of penknife, for 7 or 8 quid (can't remember the exact price) they've got to be worth a punt

stuart

 

[Soundmixer]

They are really good for teaching kids knife safety at a really early age.
My Grandad made something similar for me when I was about five to show me how a pocket knife would fold on you if you didn't use it properly.
I've only cut myself once in the forty odd years since the lesson and drink was involved....
Great teaching aid as well as a fun thing to give as a present to the clumsy in your life!

Cheers