There are a lot of pocket knives out there to choose from, amiright? How do you choose the right one for your customers? Well, if you’ve at least narrowed your search down to the popular engraved Gerber knives, here are some stats about them that may surprise you:
Gerber Knives is the #1 direct military supplier of knives & multi-tools
Many of their knives are manufactured in Portland, OR
They use 686,000 lbs of steel a year!
One of the most prestigious positions at the company? The Knife Sharpener
Gerber EZ Out Lockback 6701Gerber Paraframe I-8444Gerber EAB Knife 41830
You can learn a lot from your competitors. Why are they doing better than you?
Buck Knives-Kent Getsee-Dave Navoyosky
By studying their methods, you can implement their ideas and catch up to them in the business world. Here’s one trick they use. They give Buck Knives to their best customers. Here are the benefits, and why you should do the same:
When they give quality Buck Knives, they are reflecting the quality of their own products and services.
Giving any gift, is a reason to make a sales call.
Their corporate logo is on the knife, so it will be a constant reminder to the customer.
If their customer can’t use this type of gift, surely their spouse can. Now they made two people happy.
The customer appreciation will last forever, because the Buck Knives will last forever.
At the top of most people’s Valentine’s shopping lists this week are chocolates & jewelry, wallets & toolboxes, right? How about you change it up this year and get your whole team at work the best pocket knife they’ve ever seen? They can keep it in their car, kitchen, or garage, and if you have it engraved with something thoughtful they’ll think of you every time they use it.
The Best Ice Cream Scoop for National Frozen Yogurt Day
Are you a die-hard ice cream fan? Or will you, on occasion, settle for frozen yogurt? Since the 1970’s, people have been eating fro-yo, the close cousin of ice cream. While ice cream is made up of a mixture of milk and cream, frozen yogurt is made of (you guessed it) yogurt, milk, and cream. The addition of yogurt to the recipe makes it a lower fat, lower calorie alternative to ice cream, with perhaps a little less guilt as well.
What flavor will you choose today, on National Frozen Yogurt Day? Cookie dough, strawberry, pistachio, chocolate or vanilla? Maybe add a few toppings and make your own delicious fro-yo sundae. Are you drooling yet? But the only way you’ll be able to scoop it into your bowl is with a reliable American-made ice cream scoop.
material and workmanship. They will repair or replace the knife, at their option. However, if your logo engraved Buck knives are at issue, then ask Buck to repair, instead of replace. Then your logo won’t be thrown away. The same goes for any other covered Buck knife that has sentimental value. At your request, they will repair it the best they can, so that you aren’t faced with a new knife instead.
Here are the exceptions to the warranty:
Damage due to your misuse of the knife. Never use a knife as a pry bar, screw driver, or chisel or hammer.
Bonus for those who mistreated their knife:
If you happened to misuse your Buck knife, not all is lost. The factory can probably repair it for you for just a few dollars. They can even sharpen, polish, and adjust it for you for just a few dollars, too. If it is beyond repair, they offer to give you a deep discount on a new Buck pocket or hunting knife.
Yes, we know your mom probably could not pick out an engraved Buck knife from a lineup of pocketknives, let alone does she know any trivia about them. But humor yourself today and have her take this little quiz:
Q: In what year was Buck Knives established?
A: 1902
Q: Is it currently a family-run company?
A: Yes, the family’s 4th generation is now CEO- CJ Buck
A: They have the best steel tempering methods & best edge retention
Q: How long is their product warranty?
A: There is no length- they offer a forever warranty.
How many answers did she get right? Even if she scored 0%, at least now she knows a little more about engraved Buck knives than she did five minutes ago.
Safety is an important word these days. It is better to be prepared than sorry. The sale of Engraved Pocket Knives with rescue tools on them is big business. If you give rescue knives with your logo to your employees or customers, you will be a hero. And maybe they will be, too. Here is Gordon Blake holding two rescue knives for Dave Navoyosky at a recent trade show in Cleveland OH. Gordon is a field representative for Kutmaster/Utica knives.
What can fit in your pocket, perform at least half a dozen tasks easily, can even fold up into itself, and can be engraved with your company’s logo? You guessed it- a reliable, high-quality engraved Leatherman tool. These multitools are able to fix many day-to-day problems that men and women can come across, making it a great gift for employees and customers.
What else can these magical multitools do?
Tighten screws
Pry or cut open items
Clip stray strings or wires
Open bottles
Make dinner (just kidding!)
Keeping an engraved Leatherman tool readily accessible- in your pocket, purse, glove box, or kitchen drawer- will help you from constantly searching your toolbox for the specific tool you need.
Engraved Kershaw Knives that will amaze your grandpa
Kershaw Knives didn’t exist before 1974. That’s when Pete Kershaw left Gerber and started his own way of designing and manufacturing pocket knives. Today some of their knives are made in China, and some are made in the USA. Since the design and workmanship is so well controlled, the average person can’t tell where a particular Kershaw knife is made.
Decorating pocket knives has become so popular, due to the high quality laser engraving machines in use today. Engraved Kershaw Knives are laser engraved with a customer’s company logo, and used for advertising purposes.
The design of this line of knives is much different than your grandpa’s knives. You won’t see wooden handles, and pen blades, and stockman-style designs. Instead you see a curvy tactical form with a modern look. Here are 3 examples of knives that your grandpa never dreamed of:
