These moulded and aluminium knives are blunt enough to prevent the likelihood of most bodily injuries. They do however, have a level of firmness that might cause injury to the face or the eyes, so it is recommended that appropriate eye and face protection is utilized at all times when using training knives.

Risk assessments should be conducted by the trainer to identify the level of training/instruction conducted is appropriate, and that any piece of equipment that is used for that training is suitable and all safe guards are in place.