I'm thinking this would be great for my nephews in Scouting. Is there a minimum age you suggest for using this product?
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It would be a good tool for Scouts or anyone to learn to use for fire starting. I suggest some training on the proper use of this or any fire starter. It's a safe product, but learning how to use it properly will go a long way in avoiding frustration. It's not like lighting a match or lighter and putting the flame to some tinder. With the fire starter you need to have a tinder bundle ready, then scrape off some of the magnesium on it, finally striking the starter with steel to produce sparkw which ignite the scrapped off magnesium in the tinder.
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It would depend on the young man. I wouldn't give it to anyone that hasn't mastered the basics of the pocket knife. You can hurt yourself with any kind if sharp or dull blade even a serrated one.
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i have my grandkids using this item, from age 6 and up, we all should know how to use it, it is not as easy as you think, it is a learned skill. the item is great buy one for each family member, I carry one in my purse at all times. grandma
295651
The youngest age that they are taught fire building skills. These are wonderful devices--, really no more dangerous than traditional matches but more effective and dependable.
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Well I bought it for my grandson 2 years ago (he's was 6 at the time) and he stills uses it, but the only thing wrong with it is he said it was for little kids ( he's quite athletic) meaning it was to low for him. Hope this helps you out!!
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I got it for my son at age 7 and he still uses it and he will be 9 this month. I think it's a great starter kit for kids to use for a few years before they get into double digits! I even have used some of the tools myself. Hope this helps.
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I think the youngest appropriate age would be about 5 or 6. My 6 year old nephew played it pretty easily.
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This is really designed for a smaller child. However, a not too tall seven years old, can use it too. It is a present I bought for my grandchild when he was two and a half but his older brother used it too.
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Any age u feel comfortable. There are intricate pieces, like assembling the camshaft lobes that can be challenging. I wouldnt try this with any child younger than 8. My son is 12 he was comfortable assembling the bigger pieces.What makes it difficult is the identifying the firing order and cylinder number identification. Pay extreme clost attention to that. Also dont race through it.
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Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 15 yearsBut I bought for my kids when they were about 2.5 years, so that would be about 27-28 months, a little younger than what they recommend - this might be because there are small parts - "Screws" which a child maybe could swallow; my kids didn't put the toys in their mouths, you probably could take the smaller parts away and just let them play with the larger tools - hammer, wrench, screw-driver etc... They kids love this toy.I dont know what the manufacturer is talking about up to 15 years, must be a standard thing, I cannot see a kids playing with this beyond 5 or 6 years old. Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 15 yearsBut I bought for my kids when they were about 2.5 years, so that would be about 27-28 months, a little younger than what they recommend - this might be because there are small parts - "Screws" which a child maybe could swallow; my kids didn't put the toys in their mouths, you probably could take the smaller parts away and just let them play with the larger tools - hammer, wrench, screw-driver etc... They kids love this toy.I dont know what the manufacturer is talking about up to 15 years, must be a standard thing, I... » Read More Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 15 yearsBut I bought for my kids when they were about 2.5 years, so that would be about 27-28 months, a little younger than what they recommend - this might be because there are small parts - "Screws" which a child maybe could swallow; my kids didn't put the toys in their mouths, you probably could take the smaller parts away and just let them play with the larger tools - hammer, wrench, screw-driver etc... They kids love this toy.I dont know what the manufacturer is talking about up to 15 years, must be a standard thing, I cannot see a kids playing with this beyond 5 or 6 years old. « Show Less
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This kit contains small parts, and soldering is required, with supervision, and comfort with a soldering iron and plenty of room, I would recommend age 10 as a minimum, but depends on the skill level of the builder. My kids enjoyed helping with the various parts and they ranged from 10 years to 6 years. (Tiger)
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I'd say around 6-12, if they are interested in this type of thing. I gave it to my grandson for Christmas when he was 8 and he has done a few of them, but it's just not something he's interested in - guess I was the one interested!
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I don't know what age it is recommended for, but our daughter is 4. She is old enough for it and I am not sure I would go below that age.
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I think 6 might be a little too young. My 10 year old nephew picked it up very quickly though.
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My son, who is 18, uses it. He says that it is good, but you know...at 18 everything is good. I would wait for more answers.
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My grandson was 8 when he received this gift and although he was able to read the directions for the experiments he mostly did them with his grandpa but I think someone at least 7 years old would be okay as long as they can read. I do not have the box to share the ages at this time.
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This model takes a lot of patience and time. I don't think the age is too young. All kids are different. The instructions get a little "fuzzy" at times, but a little common sense prevails. Good luck and ENJOY.
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I don't recommend them to any age because the product itself isn't that great. Our boys have fun with them though. Age 5 and 7 when we purchased them, now 8 and 10.
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At least 10 kids can play at one time. And I'd be willing to be even more. With adult supervision a child that walks independently would be my preferred minimum age. My two-year-old loves to be underneath, and I can only imagine how much he would have liked it at age 18-months.
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Your kids are perfect ages for this puppet....they will learn how to use it easily...we bought them for our 6,7 and 8 year old grandchildren last year....although it really is ageless.. as my husband is 72..and he loves his !!! Depends on if your young at heart! lol