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During the past three years, the <keyword id="6357972" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="jammu" source="Orion">Jammu</keyword> and <keyword id="6354495" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="kashmir" source="Orion">Kashmir</keyword> Government has made multiple efforts to develop the agriculture and allied sectors in the <keyword id="6426894" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="himalayan" source="Orion">Himalayan</keyword> region. A comprehensive "<keyword id="552392" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="agriculture-policy" source="Orion">Agriculture Policy</keyword>" is being framed to improve the standard of living of the farmers and to allow them to improve their yield, and produce quality products. One of the important allied sectors that the government has been focusing on in J&amp;K is <keyword id="51707" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sericulture" source="Orion">sericulture</keyword>, one of the oldest industries in India and Asia. Sericulture is an agro-cottage, forest-based industry, labour-intensive and commercially attractive economic activity falling under the cottage and small-scale sector. Silk is the final product of this industry. The government has embarked on a mission to restore the pristine glory of sericulture in "Naya Jammu and Kashmir". It has roped in scientists, officers, and farmers for the holistic development of the sector in the Union Territory. Latest technologies and people-friendly government schemes have gone a long way in increasing the productivity of silk in the Union Territory. The prime objective of the government is to make the lives of farmers associated with sericulture better so that this dream fabric manufactured indigenously in J&amp;K reaches every nook and corner of the world. Efforts are being put to preserve uniqueness, beauty, and genuineness of the fabric as the quality and craftsmanship are the hallmarks of J&amp;K's crafts. The Central and UT governments are providing training, technology inputs, IT tools and other infrastructure to support the required transformation of the sericulture sector in the Himalayan region. The roadmap has been framed with an aim to come up with a product that would be able to compete in the international markets. The government has identified the veterans in the industry and their skills are being used to train the youngsters, who can carry forward their legacy. The sector which till August 5, 2019 — when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate J&amp;K's special status and divided it into two Union Territories, J&amp;K and Ladakh — was in a moribund condition, has now got a new lease of life and is on the revival path. The area under Mulberry plantation is being expanded to increase leaf availability for rearers and enrich green wealth. The Forest and Sericulture Departments are working closely to achieve the green mission in J&amp;K. Market infrastructures are being improved to facilitate the cocoon growers to sell their produce easily. One of the three important centres in the country for Research and Development, Training, Transfer of Technology and IT Intervention has been set up at Pampore in Kashmir. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Silk Samagra Yojana" comment="subhead" text="Silk Samagra Yojana"><keyword id="15162792" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="silk-samagra-yojana" source="Orion">Silk Samagra Yojana</keyword></cmsannotation> The Silk Samagra Yojana launched in 2017-18 under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proved to be a game-changer in making sericulture sustainable by supporting the country's as well as J&amp;K's silk industry in an integrated manner. In the first phase of Silk Samagra, about 900 silkworm rearers were directly benefited and about 618 rearing houses were also established in Jammu and Kashmir. The UT government has increased the revolving fund from ₹70 lakh to ₹3.50 crore. The Central Silk Board has allocated ₹35 crore for J&amp;K under Silk Samagra Phase-II benefitting around 27,000 families involved in sericulture in Jammu and Kashmir. The Central Silk Board has assured the J&amp;K administration that the funding will be enhanced as per the requirements in Himalayan region so that more and more farmers and entrepreneurs are benefitted in the coming years. The Sericulture Department in J&amp;K is mulling to include Krishi Vigyan Kendras to enable a strong support system for sharing of information and developing necessary facilities to increase the income of farmers and providing them with linkages to sericulture FPOs. The Union Ministry of Textiles is supporting all the endeavors of the J&amp;K government to increase silk production in the Union Territory. Private players from across the country are being roped in to invest in the sericulture sector in J&amp;K so that it becomes one of the most vibrant industries. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Low investment, high returns" comment="subhead" text="Low investment, high returns">Low investment, high returns</cmsannotation> Sericulture suits rural population working with agriculture, entrepreneurs and artisans as it requires low investment with potential for relatively higher returns. It provides income and employment to the rural poor especially, farmers with small land-holdings, marginalised, and weaker sections of the society. Though there is no exact record as to how and when exactly the silk industry originated in Jammu and Kashmir, there is a mention of silk and mulberry tree in Rajtarangini — the oldest written chronicle of Kashmir. The references in Mahabharata and Ramayana establish that sericulture was being practiced in J&amp;K from times immemorial. There is evidence in ancient Sanskrit literature that the original home of silk is J&amp;K. Despite silk being one of the traditional industries in the Himalayan region, it didn't get the desired attention and focus from 1947 to 2019. The half hearted efforts that were put in by the former political regimes didn't produce the desired results. Till 1988 the silk industry was controlled by the government and farmers were getting no benefit out of the sale of cocoons as per floor price fixed by the government. The industry was de-monopolised by the former rulers but it didn't take off on the expected lines till 2019. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Revival of 85-year old silk factory" comment="subhead" text="Revival of 85-year old silk factory">Revival of 85-year old <keyword id="1558342" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="silk-factory" source="Orion">silk factory</keyword></cmsannotation> During the past one year, the 85-year-old Rajbagh Silk Factory situated at the banks of River Jhelum in Srinagar has seen eightfold increase in the production of the silk fabric. The production had declined owing to aging workers and old machines. The September 2014 floods had severely damaged the traditional looms of the factory making it defunct for many months. The production had come down drastically to 1,000-1,500 metres per month and instead of 38 varieties, it was only able to produce eight varieties. After the introduction of new technology and high-tech looms the factory is on its way to regain its pristine glory. Presently the factory is able to weave 10,000-12,000 metres of silk cloth in a month working in a single shift which means the capacity has increased to produce 1.5 lakh metres annually. During the past one year, the factory has been able to produce 23 varieties of silk cloth. In Jammu, a silk weaving factory was established at Bari Brahmana in 2020. In the year 2020-21, the factory produced 4.50 lakh metre silk fabric and around 2,0000 families associated with the cocoon rearing in the Jammu Division were benefited due to it. According to the officials, there are about 7 lakh mulberry trees - 53 per cent (370,000) are in Jammu and 47 per cent in Kashmir. There are 2,800 villages and 33,000 households in which sericulture was generating an income of Rs 2,026 lakh annually and 3.5 lakh man days activities are associated with this profession. The Sericulture Department now has 173 nurseries spread over an area of 963 acres, and 374 mulberry blocks over an area of 2,215 acres across J&amp;K. Out of these, 1,500 villages are situated in Kashmir and the remaining 1,300 villages in Jammu. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Not only silk, Govt focusing on all sectors" comment="subhead" text="Not only silk, Govt focusing on all sectors">Not only silk, Govt focusing on all sectors</cmsannotation> The government has been tapping all the resources and is trying hard to put the silk industry in the Himalayan region back on the track. The helmsmen are not only focusing on the revival of the sericulture they are also putting in relentless efforts to infuse new lives into all the languishing crafts of J&amp;K. Seven handicrafts, Kani Shawl, Pashmina, Sozni, Paper-Machie, <keyword id="15162791" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="walnut-wood-carving" source="Orion">Walnut Wood Carving</keyword>, Khatamband, and Hand Knotted Carpets crafts made in Kashmir have already been given GI tagging. Besides handicrafts, Kashmir Saffron and Basmati have also been issued GI tags to fight counter branding. This initiative has led to increase in the demands of these products globally and now the efforts are being put in to provide GI tags to more items produced or manufactured locally in the Himalayan region. Within 3 years of the abrogation of Article 370, a temporary provision in the Constitution of India, J&amp;K products have flooded the global markets and the common man has been the biggest beneficiary. 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Has the "Naya Jammu & Kashmir" been able to rejuvenate the sericulture industry of the Himalayan region?

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The cutting board is perhaps the most essential tool in your kitchen for meal prep.</li><li>Plastic and wooden cutting boards both have their pros and cons, so we've found the best of both worlds in the plastic <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biipgf_080917_best-cutting-boards/https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/oxo-good-grips-reg-21-inch-x-15-inch-carving-and-cutting-board/1014949216?skuId=14949216&amp;&amp;mrkgcl=609&amp;mrkgadid=3253338104&amp;rkg_id=0&amp;enginename=google&amp;mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_cutlery_local&amp;product_id=14949216&amp;adtype=pla&amp;product_channel=local&amp;adpos=1o1&amp;creative=356296492460&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwusrtBRBmEiwAGBPgE-RomvM-4N8GfliPulQ2CUPKu_3lAIT39z3eFJ2SXQ0Q7-dszqIxJhoCe-sQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OXO Good Grips Cutting and Carving Board</a> and the wooden <a href="https://amzn.to/32NXOku" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">John Boos Maple Wood Edge Grain Reversible Cutting Board</a>.</li></ul>Let's face it: a cutting board is not the sexiest utensil in your kitchen. It's not shiny, it doesn't turn, flash, or beep. In fact, it doesn't perform any high-tech hijinks at all. It just sits there. Still, a high-quality cutting board is an essential culinary tool. The preparation of many foods and meals requires that you use one. In addition, a high-quality cutting board can help keep you and your family healthy by preventing foodborne illness. Some of them are even beautiful to display on your kitchen counter.Most experts agree that you should have a minimum of two cutting boards: one for cutting raw meats and one for chopping raw vegetables and everything else. There are cutting boards made from a variety of materials, but according to experts, including those at <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cooking-tools/cutting-board-reviews/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Good Housekeeping</a> and <a href="https://thesweethome.com/reviews/best-cutting-board/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Sweethome</a>, plastic and wood are best for most kitchens. You can also get glass ones, but they are prone to shattering and they dull your knives quickly.<h3>Pros and cons: Plastic cutting boards</h3>One of the main benefits of using a plastic cutting board is that it is easier to clean. In most cases, it can be run through the dishwasher. That said, all plastic boards scar over time and deep knife gouges can eventually become home to dangerous bacteria that is difficult to remove.A study from the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1993/02/10/health/wooden-cutting-boards-found-safer-than-plastic.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">University of Wisconsin</a>, found that plastic cutting boards actually had more bacteria than their wooden counterparts. In addition, wooden cutting boards fared better than plastic ones when exposed to toxic bacteria strains like Salmonella, E.coli, and Listeria.Plastic also tends to be rougher on your knives than wood. Still, plastic is very durable, affordable, requires almost no maintenance, and if you throw out your plastic boards after two years of use, plastic can be an excellent option.Most plastic cutting boards are made of polyethylene or polypropylene. Cutting mats are also a popular option. They are made of flexible silicone or other softer plastics and they typically come in sets of three or four in a variety of bright colors. The idea is that you use one color for meat, one for veggies, and so on.<h3>Pros and cons: Wooden cutting boards</h3><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ironwood-Gourmet-Acacia-Large-Station/dp/B000TZ0IQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1408036445&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=end+grain+cutting+board">Amazon</a></div></div></div>Wooden cutting boards look gorgeous and you can get them in tons of different styles, shapes, and wood grains. Cutting boards are made from pecan, walnut, teak, and cherry, but by far the <a href="https://www.cuttingboard.com/blog/why-is-maple-the-most-popular-wood-for-cutting-boards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">most popular type of wood</a> is maple. Why? Maple is a beautiful light wood, it is strong, sustainable, and abundant in North America.Wood boards are also heavier and feel good to use. They also won't dull your knives much, either. Still, wooden cutting boards require much more maintenance than plastic ones. They must be washed and dried carefully after each use and oiled regularly.Wooden cutting boards come in two versions: end grain boards and edge grain boards. End grain boards are the more expensive option of the two. They're made of several board ends glued together. They tend to be more gentle on knives, but more susceptible to drying out, staining, and cracking. Meanwhile, edge grain boards are easier to clean, but they tend to be harder on knife edges than end grain boards. However, they withstand moisture-based cracking and splitting better.<h3>Pros and cons: Bamboo and composite cutting boards</h3>Bamboo cutting boards are another popular option. Many people think bamboo is a wood, but it's actually a grass. Like wood, it has a porous surface, but it's even harder than wood. Bamboo cutting boards are attractive, lightweight, and affordable. This good-looking material is also an excellent choice for eco-conscious consumers because bamboo is a highly renewable resource - a typical bamboo shoot can become fully mature within three to six years - and is often raised organically due to the ease of farming it. Bamboo cutting boards also need to be oiled on a regular basis, according to <a href="https://www.cuttingboard.com/blog/top-five-benefits-of-a-bamboo-cutting-board/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cuttingboard.com</a>You can also opt for a composite cutting board, which is made from a combination of wood fibers and phenolic resins. Epicurean is the most popular brand name in composite cutting boards. Food-safe, long-lasting, and incredibly durable, composite cutting boards, unfortunately, do a number on your knives.<h3>Other things to look for in a cutting board</h3>According to <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/guide/buying-guide-to-cutting-boards/pubbbg510034" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bed, Bath, and Beyond</a>, you should also consider the size of cutting board you need, how you're going to use it, and whether you need more than one to do the job.Some cutting boards have features that make it easier to cut and serve meat. For instance, some models have raised pyramid points that puncture that meat to hold it securely, while others have an indentation in the center of the board where the meat can sit securely. A board with handles can also make it easier to transport the meat to the table.If you'll be using the board for cutting meat, you may opt for a model with a generous juice trench around the board's perimeter. The trench should be deep and wide enough to catch the juice without having it drain onto the countertop. Some juice trenches feature a notch on the rim that serves as a pouring spout.Many cutting boards are reversible, allowing you to use both sides and to prevent cross contamination. Some experts claim this is the best reason to select a board without feet, although others like the extra stability that feet provide. But there's an easy way to ensure that your board doesn't slip around the counter: simply wet a paper towel and insert it under the board.With all that in mind, here are our picks for the best cutting boards. We've included a plastic option, a high-end solid wood one, a pack of cutting mats, a bamboo board set, and a stunning teak wood cutting board.<h3>Here are the best cutting boards you can buy: </h3><ul class="summary-list"><li>Best cutting board overall: <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/6415797/type/dlg/sid/biipgf_080917_best-cutting-boards/https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/oxo-good-grips-reg-21-inch-x-15-inch-carving-and-cutting-board/1014949216?skuId=14949216&amp;&amp;mrkgcl=609&amp;mrkgadid=3253338104&amp;rkg_id=0&amp;enginename=google&amp;mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_cutlery_local&amp;product_id=14949216&amp;adtype=pla&amp;product_channel=local&amp;adpos=1o1&amp;creative=356296492460&amp;device=c&amp;matchtype=&amp;network=g&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwusrtBRBmEiwAGBPgE-RomvM-4N8GfliPulQ2CUPKu_3lAIT39z3eFJ2SXQ0Q7-dszqIxJhoCe-sQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OXO Good Grips Cutting and Carving Board</a></li><li>Best high-end wood cutting board: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/John-Boos-RA03-Reversible-Cutting/dp/B00063QBDQ/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_080917_best-cutting-boards-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=72fbf1424a5aefa42307064a81b150ac&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">John Boos Maple Wood Edge Grain Reversible Cutting Board</a></li><li>Best bamboo cutting board: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Totally-Bamboo-Original-Cutting-Serving/dp/B002M782UO/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_080917_best-cutting-boards-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=20302160147a151c8b9f885c9ce92c5d&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Totally Bamboo Cutting Boards</a></li><li>Best teak wood cutting board: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CMRQUW/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_080917_best-cutting-boards-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=3dd3be27204f4204186ad919d8cd960d&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Teak Haus Edge Grain Cutting Board</a></li><li>Best cutting mat: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YHZJHOO/?&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=biipgf_080917_best-cutting-boards-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=70718524366ed8d6a7a45789f8136e30&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Imperial Kitchen Cutting Mat Set</a></li></ul>Updated on 10/28/2019 by Caitlin Petreycik: Updated prices, links, and formatting. 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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Stainless-Folding-Everyday-Locking/dp/B000UGYWTO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=bac9d56ab5ee5c7dc851083d5ce48441&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>Amazon</div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/2597830011/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Opinel&amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=fa338fa1d721f221b2aa92514d39cbd4&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Opinel</a> has been making classic pocket knives since 1890. </li><li>They make for a great personal investment or gift. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Stainless-Folding-Everyday-Locking/dp/B000UGYWTO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=bac9d56ab5ee5c7dc851083d5ce48441&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prices start at $17,</a> so they're not expensive but they don't skimp on quality either - I've had mine for years and it works just as well as when I first bought it in Paris.</li><li>There are various designs like different handles and special engraving, and even limited-edition styles - the hardest part is choosing just one to buy.</li></ul>I was eight years old when my family first went camping in France. Aside from the discovery of Nutella, the only thing I remember from that trip is that I really wanted one of the penknives that the older French kids had.But I was young, and my parents decided that it wasn't a good idea. Valid.I went back years later when I was 21 and realized that French adults had those knives as well. By that time though, they were well worn - still sharp, but beautifully weathered and bonded with their owners.As soon as I got out of the hotel, I went and got myself <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Stainless-Folding-Everyday-Locking/dp/B000UGYWTO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=bac9d56ab5ee5c7dc851083d5ce48441&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">an Opinel knife</a>.I still have it many years later. It lives in my car, and about once a week, it'll come out to strike a flint to start a fire, open an Amazon package, and more. There are a million things you can do with an Opinel pocket knife. It'll last you a long time, and it's very affordable too.Opinel's knives haven't changed much in design since Joseph Opinel began making them in 1890 in Savoie, France. They have, however, come a long way from the farms and fields of the French Alps.Opinel knives come in many sizes, but the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Stainless-Folding-Everyday-Locking/dp/B000UGYWTO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=443daa99d92cc6b1d7295f0f15552459&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No. 8</a> with its 3 1/4-inch blade and beech handle is the perfect size for just about everything you could want from a pocket knife. The blade is small enough to be legal in most states (<a href="https://www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">though you should definitely check first</a>), large enough to handle a sizable hunk of cheese or carving project, and so maneuverable in the hand <a href="https://food52.com/blog/17449-the-pocket-knife-picasso-used-why-we-love-its-maker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">that Picasso himself used one for his sculpture work</a>.The simple Virobloc safety ring, invented in 1955, locks the blade when it's in use and keeps it from opening when it's in your pocket, all with an easy twist. Many other knives use more complicated mechanisms, but this one has never failed me and the simple design with just one moving part is easy to maintain.At just $17, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Stainless-Folding-Everyday-Locking/dp/B000UGYWTO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=443daa99d92cc6b1d7295f0f15552459&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Opinel's No. 8 knife</a> is a great gift for just about anyone too.Outdoorsy types can appreciate the reliable and trustworthy performance, culinary enthusiasts can enjoy the sharp precision, and it's impossible for anyone with an eye for design not to appreciate the simplicity and elegance of a product which has been in daily use for more than a century.<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/3149B2AE-9CDE-479B-9898-4EE10CDBE631/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ingress=2&amp;visitId=4fa0d915-d21d-485e-9e33-c35928bcb2c8&amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=95aa6f39630d5a42e656f153c75e6005&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>James Stout / Business Insider</div></div></div>Unlike using the knife though, picking the right one to buy is difficult.Opinel offers different types of wooden handles from walnut to olive wood, as well as engravings of different designs from artists. There are also specialty blades, including the always-handy pocket oyster shucker, a knife for cutting mushrooms, and even a knife with an embedded corkscrew which serves as a one-stop-shop for those of us who might stage more impromptu wine and cheese picnics if only they were suitably equipped. I'll be taking that one as I cycle around Spain this summer. The brand also recently launched a limited-edition version of the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/3149B2AE-9CDE-479B-9898-4EE10CDBE631/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ingress=2&amp;visitId=4fa0d915-d21d-485e-9e33-c35928bcb2c8&amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=95aa6f39630d5a42e656f153c75e6005&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">No. 8 knife in Black Oak</a>. The oak handle comes from sustainably managed French forests and has a very attractive "natural" look when combined with the anti-corrosive black stainless-steel blade that carries Opinel's signature "crowned" hallmark. It comes nicely in a presentation box, but it will probably spend most of its life in your pocket, bag, or purse.Opinel knives are a great personal investment and a great gift. But, if you're 8 years old and reading this, take my advice (and your parents') and wait a few years before you get one. It wasn't five minutes after I got my knife at 21 that I took the end of my finger off while slicing a baguette too enthusiastically.<h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Stainless-Folding-Everyday-Locking/dp/B000UGYWTO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=443daa99d92cc6b1d7295f0f15552459&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get the Opinel No. 8 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife from Amazon for $17</a></h3><h3><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/3149B2AE-9CDE-479B-9898-4EE10CDBE631/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ingress=2&amp;visitId=4fa0d915-d21d-485e-9e33-c35928bcb2c8&amp;ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2597830011&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=biip_060419_opinel-knife-review-20&amp;linkId=95aa6f39630d5a42e656f153c75e6005&amp;language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get the Opinel Stainless Steel Black Oak Knife from Amazon for $45</a> </h3><figure id="img-335035" contenteditable="false" data-type="img" data-e2e-name="image-figure-image" data-media-container="image"><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=999&amp;u=1088116&amp;m=64802&amp;urllink=saloonbox.com%2F&amp;afftrack=1559670207131avo3r0baz" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></figure><a href="http://e.businessinsider.com/join/ci/insider-picks">Subscribe to our newsletter.</a> Find all the best offers at our <a href="https://coupons.businessinsider.com/">Coupons page</a>. 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