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Gerber knives are among my favorite of personalized pocket knives. Here are some reasons why:

• Most of them don’t look like your grandfather’s knives. They have that “tactical knife” look, like the popular dark colored Paraframe I, number 8445.
  

  Gerber® Paraframe I -8445

• The “minimal handle” look, as seen on the Ripstop 1614 is attractive, and makes the knife light weight.
  

  Gerber® Ripstop Pocket Knife 1614

• Got gloves on? Try the EZ Out Lockback 6701, that has holes in the blade, so you can grab and pull the blade open.
  

  Gerber EZ Out Lockback 6701

• Got tools? If you need a multi-tool, the Gerber Suspension Multi-tool 1471. It has every tool you might need, including scissors and wire cutters. The weight is kept down because of the unique open frame construction.
  

  Gerber Suspension Multi-Tool 1471

• Your company or corporate logo always looks good on engraved Gerber knives.

Thinking of giving something special to your male employees for Christmas this year? Here are 4 reasons for giving them engraved Buck knives with your company logo on the blade.

1. Mostly American made. Most of the Buck knives are American made. They have always made the model 110, Folding Hunter Lockback Knife, in the USA since it was introduced in 1964. Some of their knives, like the popular
   Buck Nobleman Linerlock Knife 327, are imported, but made to the strict standards of Buck.
2. Brand Name. Everyone knows the name “Buck”, and associates it with quality cutlery. Of all the engraved pocket knives, the name “Buck” is the most recognizable.
3. Appreciated. A Buck knife gift is appreciated by all your male employees.
4. Advertising. The special gift will display your logo. It will also last a very long time, and promote your company to everyone who sees the knife in the future.

   

   

 

We went on our yearly tour of the Leatherman plant in Portland Oregon this year. It’s amazing how fast this company is growing. They had to increase the production area. To do this, they had to move the shipping department to another building 3 miles away. That new location is rented, and it houses the warehouse of the tools, the shipping area, customer service, and the custom laser engraving area.

Back to the main building, the small Leatherman museum is in the front office

and open to the public. Here are a few pictures of the prototypes that Tim Leatherman made in his garage during the birth of his brilliant idea.

You know, necessity is the mother of invention. The Leatherman idea started when Tim and his wife toured Europe in the 1970’s, using a used car he bought there. It kept breaking down, and Tim would fix it himself. He really needed some pliers, but didn’t have any. It would have been nice if he had something like a Leatherman tool. Many months later, Tim perfected some prototypes

in his garage, and started a very successful company. Too bad Gerber Knives turned down his proposal to produce his tools. Too bad for Gerber, but not for Tim.

Here are 2 stories of how a Leatherman tool came to the rescue.

 

So that’s how a tiny tool company developed into a world renown producer of engraved Leatherman tools with your company logo. Tim has done a lot for the future of personalized pocket knives and tools.

The best knife show in Ohio 2015 had the best pocket knives this year. The Ohio Classic Knife Show was put on by Battle Horse Knives. It was held at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Hwy, Cambridge, Ohio 43725. The best pocket knife that I saw was one of the Buck knives. Buck has always been one of my favorites, because of the durability and its reputation.

Here are some highlights of the show. Among the 90 tables were unique displays from “aroundthecabin.com/campfire“. These guys put on an entertaining live program 6 nights a week.

The “Best Display” award went to “Hair of the Bear” owner Moon Munjas from Marietta OH. Moon makes custom knives, sometimes 5 or 6 at a time. His display was colorful and attractive.

Yurco Handcrafted Knives owner Mickey Yurco, is from Canfield Ohio.

He makes custom designs, specializing in self defense knives. He is a member of The Knifemakers’ Guild. Mickey is accompanied by his wife in the picture.

Mickey’s buddy, Tim Roddy, from neighboring Youngstown, Ohio also had a nice display of

custom knives that he made from the finest stainless steel. He specializes in quality fixed blade knives.

Michael J. Balaskovitz, the director of the 2016 knife show, has “Woodlab Outdoors, LLC”, Premium Materials & Servicing. He sells various knife handle materials.

 

 

The award winner for “Best Value” in the show was Greg Gottschalk of Carnegie PA. Greg does a beautiful job making hand crafted knives, and is a member of The Knifemakers’ Guild and ABS Mastersmith. Of course, all the custom-made knives at the show are made in the USA.

 

 

 

 

Valerie Hibbard, of Plain And Practical LLC (Scales & Grip Blanks & More) had a huge display of various hardwoods that she sells to knife makers. She is from Hilliard Ohio, and travels around looking for unique specimens of hardwood which she can bring into her store.

 

 

 

 

Wayne G. Hensley, and his business, Custom MadeCutlery, had an interesting table. Wayne’s motto is: Materials by God, Crafted by Hensley. Wayne is a member of The Knifemakers’ Guild, Professional Knifemakers Association, and Georgia Custom Knifemakers’ Guild. He is also the vice president of The Knifemakers’ Guild. His picture is missing here.

My nephew, Tim Pike (a camo knife connoisseur) and I had a great day looking at some of the country’s best pocket knives.

 

Do you need some gift ideas for Christmas? You have male employees or customers who already have everything? There’s always room for engraved Kershaw knives in your employee’s or client’s pocket or drawer. I’ve never seen a man turn down a gift knife, even if he has a collection of them. Kershaw knives are USA-made, and some are imported. But even the imported ones are done to the specifications and strict guidelines of KAI-USA Kershaw Knives.

Some new models are the Scallion Camo Knife 1620.

 

A new color in the Scallion line is the “Olive”, which replaces the green handle color.

Kershaw Scallion 1620 Olive Color Handle

 

A favorite knife is the Kershaw “Leek” 1660 CKT in black handle and blade.

More models, like the Shuffle, Ember, and Select Fire are available now, and will be added to the website soon.

 

The long-awaited Engraved Leatherman Tread is now available!

Leatherman started their advertising campaign in late

2014, and drew a lot of interest. Everyone wanted a Leatherman Tread, but couldn’t buy one. The production of this new and exciting multi tool was lagging behind. Cabela’s wanted to sell them to their camping and hunting customers, but they couldn’t get enough inventory on time. Now, in September 2015, production still is slow, but we have some in stock NOW. As soon as we get some in, they go out  right away.

So don’t hesitate. Order yours today. Order with your logo laser engraved, or just blank.

This new fashion tool should be popular with

campers, hikers, hunters, bikers, and fishermen. You now have the ability to “wear” your multi-tool, and have it handy for immediate use.

Available in 2 colors: Silver or Black

Kershaw is truly an American company.

They design and manufacture most of their knives in the USA. Their website says “Dedicated to innovation and the highest quality”. The history of Kershaw knives goes back to 1907. Then in 1974, they opened for business in Lake Oswego, Oregon and started their no-hassle, lifetime guarantee. When we visited their offices in 2013, We were impressed with all the high quality knives on display.

All the engraved Kershaw knives on our website are USA-made, because we think that is Kershaw’s strongest selling point.

Features that we like:

Speedsafe: This is the name of their assisted open knives. With one hand, you can easily open these knives. This made quick and easy by the Flipper on the back of the blade tang.

Frame Lock: The frame is made in a way that locks the blade in the open position. There is no chance of the knife folding up on you when you least expect it.

Customized: The Kershaw folding pocket knives can be laser engraved with your corporate logo.

The newest camouflage knives (camo knives) will show off you company logo to your employees and customers.

Dako Knives has the new Colonel Camo Pocket Knife 7550. It’s design is digital, and the size closed in a full 4 1/2″.

The new Moonshine Camo 95-m1834L is also a rescue knife.

And don’t forget the ladies. Here’s the “Muddy Girl” Camo, that is irresistible.

The 1836 Moonshine Wildfire is preferred by the men in your shop….

 

Kutmaster-Utica’s version of a digital camo, the 1977:

Starline has imported some high quality orange camo knives. One in a 2-tone design:

What makes Leatherman Tools everyone’s favorite multi-tools? Here are the answers that I have come up with, since selling them for the last 24 years.

1. They are American-made.

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   These tools were born out of necessity at the hands of the founder, Tim Leatherman, an amazing entrepreneur.

3. They are a toolbox in your pocket. Everything from pliers, wire cutters, bottle and can openers, knives, nail files, and saws.
4. Leatherman Tools last forever.
5. Engraved Leatherman Tools carry your logo to all your clients and employees, and are forever appreciated.