Morakniv Scout 39 Safe Stainless Steel Kids Outdoor Knife

The Morakniv Scout 39 Safe is a stainless steel outdoor knife designed for children, featuring a blunted safety tip, double finger protection, and a full rat-tail tang for strength and stability. The blade is 3.4 inches long and made from recycled Swedish stainless steel. The knife ships with a vegetable-tanned leather sheath in natural color. It is available in one configuration: natural birch grip with stainless steel blade.

Built for Small Hands, Designed Around Safety

The Scout 39 Safe's blunted tip and double finger guard address the two most common sources of accidental cuts for young knife users: an unguarded blade point and fingers slipping forward onto the edge during a cut. These features let a child focus on the task rather than the hazard, which is the practical foundation for building real knife skills. The barrel-shaped birch handle is sized to rest comfortably in a small hand, reducing grip fatigue during whittling, camp chores, or trail projects.

Recycled Swedish Stainless Steel That Holds an Edge

The 2.0 mm thick blade is made from recycled Swedish stainless steel, a material choice that balances corrosion resistance with edge retention. Stainless steel is forgiving in wet or humid camp conditions and requires less maintenance than carbon steel, which matters when the person using the knife is still learning how to care for a blade. The full rat-tail tang runs the length of the handle, keeping the blade firmly anchored through repeated use rather than relying on a partial tang that can loosen over time.

A Sheath That Stays Closed

The included leather sheath uses a click-button closure to keep the knife secured when not in use, rather than relying on friction alone. The belt strap attaches directly to a standard belt, keeping the knife accessible without requiring a separate carry solution. The sheath is made from vegetable-tanned leather in its natural color and carries an embossed Dalarna coat of arms, a detail carried forward from the original Scout knife design introduced in the 1930s. The sheath should remain on the knife whenever it is not in active use.

Features

• Blunted Safety Tip: rounded blade tip reduces puncture risk during use
• Double Finger Protection: guard prevents fingers from sliding onto the edge
• Recycled Swedish Stainless Steel Blade: corrosion-resistant, holds an edge through repeated camp use
• Full Rat-Tail Tang: runs the full handle length for strength and stability in each cut
• Barrel-Shaped Birch Handle: Scandinavian birch wood sized to fit a child's hand
• Vegetable-Tanned Leather Sheath: click-button closure and belt strap included

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Scout 39 Safe suits children learning to use a fixed-blade knife under adult supervision, particularly for camp projects, whittling, and outdoor activities where a safe, manageable blade is appropriate. The blunted tip and double finger guard make it a considered first knife for young adventurers.

Children's knife handling should always take place under adult supervision. This knife is not a full-tang design; the rat-tail tang is narrower than the handle, which is appropriate for this use case but is a distinction buyers comparing tang construction should note. The blade edge can dull when used on surfaces other than wood.

Common Questions

What makes the Scout 39 Safe different from a standard Morakniv fixed-blade?

The Scout 39 Safe is built specifically for children, with a blunted (rounded) blade tip and a double finger guard that a standard fixed-blade knife does not have. These two features reduce the most common sources of accidental cuts for young users. The blade is 3.4 inches long and the birch handle is sized to fit a small hand comfortably.

Is the blade stainless or carbon steel?

The Scout 39 Safe uses a stainless steel blade made from recycled Swedish stainless steel. Stainless steel resists corrosion better than carbon steel and requires less maintenance, which suits a child who is still learning blade care. The (S) in the product name indicates stainless steel.

Does the knife come with a sheath?

The Scout 39 Safe includes a vegetable-tanned leather sheath in natural color. The sheath has a click-button closure that keeps the knife secured and a belt strap for attachment to a standard belt. The sheath should remain on the knife whenever it is not actively in use to protect both the user and the blade edge.

What surfaces can the blade be used on?

The Scout 39 Safe's blade is intended for use on wood. Contact with surfaces other than wood can dull the edge. Keeping use to wood-based camp tasks such as whittling, carving, and cutting cordage will preserve the blade's sharpness longest.