For slightly older children cutlery is made of metal. Now it's time to cut and divide food - and a fluted edge on the blade on the knife makes this easier. All the metal edges on the cutlery are gently rounded to prevent children from hurting themselves.

Stainless steel is found in everything from building structures and cars to sinks and knives. It’s easy to see why it has so many uses. Stainless steel is hard and durable and has good resistance to corrosion – namely rust. It generally has a low nickel content, and for IKEA products we mainly use stainless steel that’s nickel-free. Like many other metals, it can be recycled again and again to become new, hardwearing things – without losing its valuable properties.