In this video I put a Montessori-style safe kids cooking set in the hands of my 3 year old, Zayne, and let him actually test it the way a real little chef would. He woke up and literally said “Cut food,” so we grabbed a cantaloupe, apple, and strawberries and went to work. The big question was simple: are these kid-friendly knives actually safe for skin, but still sharp enough to cut real fruit and veggies? We ran through the plastic knives and I was surprised how well they slice when you teach good habits—watch your fingers, use two hands, and press hard. Zayne was doing the classic “chop, chop, chop,” and you can see it’s a solid way to introduce kitchen safety and confidence without handing them a metal blade. The set also includes a peeler that actually works, plus a wooden chopper that’s handy for dough and kneading. My takeaway: this is a pretty good Montessori kitchen tool kit for training kids safely, whether it’s chopping soft foods, cutting cakes, or just learning how to respect utensils early. It comes in multiple set sizes (13, 14, 17, or 21 pieces), so you can pick what fits your kitchen and your kid’s age.