‘Carrot knife’ trend among teens in S. Korea sparks concerns over potential violent behaviour

Carrot knife-related content has gained widespread attention on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok. - PHOTOS: SCREENGRABS FROM JUNO_CRAFT/TIKTOK

SEOUL (Korea Herald/ANN): A recent trend of fiddling with a knife toy called a “carrot knife” among young teens in South Korea is raising deep concerns regarding its potential impact on the development of violent behaviours in children.

The plastic knife toy, which is shaped like a carrot, is made of fluorescent materials and available in different colours.