For the Chef in Training

Perfect for budding chefs, these knives by designer Kuhn Rikon are just sharp enough to dice soft foods but not small hands. The tail on these dog-shaped knives may be just for fun, but the ears are a safety feature, blocking fingers from the blade. Available with both a smooth and serrated blade in black or orange. —Alexandra Martell

Kinderkitchen® kids’ dog knives, $10 each; SurLaTable.com