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The 10 Most Engravable Knives in 2016

Dave Navoyosky & Vince Deissroth

Businesses, big and small, had their logos laser engraved on pocket knives in 2016. This was a great way to spread good will and to advertise their company to all the customers and prospects. What were the 10 most engravable knives this year? Here is our list, according to popularity and attractiveness.

Starline Blaze Camo Knife MK92

Buck® Nano Bantam Camo 284cmo

Buck® Bantam BBW Orange Camo Lockback 284CM9

Case Smooth Natural Bone Mini Trapper 91440

Dako “Special Forces” Pocket Knife 7144

Stonewash Pocket Knife 7902

5 3/4″ Stainless Fruit/ Vegetable Knife 95-113e

Fruit/ Vegetable Knife with Ivory Plastic Handle 95-110whs

Kutmaster Compact Rescue Knife 95-1832L

The 3 Best Pocket Knives 2016

Ohio Gun & Knife Show 2016

I’m in the knife business, and I examined many knives this year. These are undoubtedly the best pocket knives 2016.

Kershaw “Scallion” Knife, Camo 1620. A beauty of a knife.

Kershaw “Scallion” Knife, Camo 1620

The finest 420hc stainless steel and the design make this one of my favorites. It’s made in the USA by Kershaw in Oregon. The mechanism works very well, including a firm locking in the open position, and a safety latch that keeps it from accidentally opening. The full color camo design is a high resolution image embedded on the scales. The bead-blasted blade has a beautiful satin finish. It comes sharp and stays sharp. The Speedsafe assisted-opening system makes the blade pop open when you need it fast. It’s great as a gift since it comes in a genuine Kershaw gift box. Size: 3 1/2″ closed. It has a removable pocket clip.
Buck® introduced a new camo pocket knife in 2016. The Bantam BLW Muddy Water Camo Lockback 285MW.

Buck Bantam BLW Muddy Water Camo Lockback 285MW

The handle looks different from knife to knife. Made in the USA, this “medium size” pocket knife is a collector item and an EDC (every day carry) for all knife enthusiasts. The size is 4 3/8″ closed. The thermoplastic handle adds to the strength and economy of the weight of this favorite knife.
Kutmaster® is one of the biggest knife makers in the Eastern United States. It’s quality equals that of Buck®, but it’s prices are lower.

Kutmaster Compact Rescue Knife 95-1832L

A super popular Kutmaster knife is the Compact Rescue Knife 95-1832L. Rescue knives are real popular because you can save someone’s life by breaking a window and removing their seat belt after a car accident. This knife is rugged, and made of quality 420 stainless steel. It features a pocket clip, razor sharp seat belt cutter, liner lock, and a glass breaking point at the end of the handle.

3 Company Logo Knives That Your Employees Will Cheer About

Happy Employees

Your employees need to be rewarded for good workmanship and a good safety record periodically. What better way to reward them than to present them with a keepsake pocket knife. Here are 3 company logo knives that your employees would be happy to receive.

Kutmaster Compact Rescue Knife

Kutmaster Compact Rescue Knife. A handy tool for people who want to be prepared for emergencies. It has a tanto blade, seat belt cutter, and window breaker.

Kershaw Scallion Camo Knife, Assisted Open Knife. Not

Kershaw1620-camo-scallion-smooth

only is camo very popular, but the assisted open feature makes it a pleasure to use this beautiful tool. There is a safety switch to keep the blade from opening when you want to keep it closed.

Buck USA Stockman Knife 301. Always a favorite if you want a 3 bladed stainless steel pocket knife. 3 extra sharp blades in one small package, ready to work for you. Made in the USA.

Buck USA Stockman Knife 301

Secret–The Best Pocket Knife in the USA

This will surprise many people, especially the Buck Knife diehards. Everyone knows that the Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife is the gold standard of pocket knives. But is it the best pocket knife? There is another USA-made pocket knife just like it, for about half the price. The Kutmaster 5″ Lockback. It is made in the USA by union craftsmen. Click on the picture for more details.

Kutmaster 5″ Lockback with Brass Bolsters & Stainless Blade 15-17101L

Why is the price so much lower than a Buck knife? I asked Kutmaster, and here’s what they said. “Our brand is not a well-known as Buck, so we have to charge less.” Want to save more money? You can buy it without a sheath, saving close to $10 on your purchase. This combination of quality, USA-made, and price, make it the best pocket knife in the USA. I recommend trying this knife. You’ll like it.

How to Find the Best Personalized Pocket Knives

Do you need some high quality pocket knives with your company logo? Here are some handy tips to find the best personalized pocket knives:

Do a Google search for “logo knives”.
Find a knife company that has a clean and easy-to-use website.
Choose a USA-made knife.
Ask about the warranty.
Ask for a virtual proof before your order goes into production.
Provide vector art. If your art is not in vector format, a reputable full service knife engraving company can convert it for you. Vector art will make your logo look the best. It is much cleaner-looking and jpg gif files.
The best USA-made knives come from Buck, Case Cutlery, Kershaw, Kutmaster-Utica, Leatherman, and SOG.

If you follow these tips, you will be proud to give your clients the highest quality, longest-lasting corporate gift possible.

Buck Squire Lockback Knife 501

831998 Leatherman Tread

1660CKT Kershaw open

How To Buy Engraved Pocket Knives

Do you need 100 pocket knives with your corporate logo? Here are some points to watch for when you are shopping.

Engraved Pocket Knives

Buy from a website that is easy to navigate and simple to use.
Avoid a website that is cluttered with pop-ups and ads in the margin, and a very long navigation menu.
When you want engraved pocket knives, choose a permanent imprint method–laser engraving.
Choose name brands, like Boker, Buck, Case, Dako, Gerber, Kershaw, Kutmaster, Leatherman, Maxam, SOG, Starline, and Swiss Army.
Check out the testimonials for the merchant.
Paul Rizzo 2016

My Search For Unique Engraved Pocket Knives

Where do new and unique pocket knife designs come from? Companies like Buck, Kershaw, CRKT, Gerber, Kutmaster, and Dako are coming up with new designs every year. They present them at trade shows, which I go to, as often as I can.

TOM Show Cleveland January 2016

This is a scene from last week’s TOM Show in Cleveland Ohio. This is where suppliers of promotional products show their new imprinted products and Engraved Pocket Knives that have just been developed. My main man for Buck, Leatherman, Gerber and Kershaw is Paul Rizzo. His partner, Kent Getsee owns the company Preferred Lines Marketing. They represent Rainkist Umbrellas, Pentel Imprint, Bay State, Compass Industries, Devara and Tervis at the trade shows. Shown in this picture is a new knife by Dako that is not yet on my website. Paul is also wearing the new engraved Leatherman Tread.

Paul Rizzo & Dave Navoyosky 2016

The 5 Best Personalized Knives For Christmas Giving

There are 4 major pocket knife brands that make the best Christmas presents, with your company logo engraved on the handle or blade.

284CM Buck Camo Knife

Buck knives are as American as apple pie. Personalized with your corporate logo, they carry your good will to the recipient. Everyone has heard of the name Buck.

Case knives also have a universal brand recognition. They are noted for being USA-made. People collect them world-wide. W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery has been making knives since 1889.
Kershaw is a major American knife company with very high standards. It’s
Kershaw1620-camo-scallion-smooth

knives have ushered in new and unique designs that are being copied by other manufacturers.
Kutmaster/Utica is also an American pocket knife company that produces some union-made knives, too. The quality is on par with Buck, and sells for a lower price because of brand recognition. They have a fine line of custom engraved knives.
Dako knives are imported from China, but offer much value for a low cost. Its personalized knives provide much value when you want to show your logo on a keepsake knife or multi-tool.

4 Quick Tips About Custom Engraved Knives For Christmas

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When you order Custom Engraved Knives for your business, to give to your best employees or customers for Christmas, here are some tips. These tips will help ensure that you will be happy with your purchase.

You get what you pay for! You already knew that. Get a name brand, like Buck Knives, Boker, Kershaw, Gerber, Case, Kutmaster, or Leatherman.
Pick the best type of imprint. Laser engraving is the most permanent. It will never scratch off. Acid etching doesn’t go very deep, so it can wear off in time. So can color imprints, which are “painted” on. The best epoxy paints are used, and sometimes covered with a protective clear coat, but still, the imprint can be scratched off by your adjacent car keys in your pocket.
Choose a company that has the best service. Sometimes you can judge by the
Kutmaster Compact Rescue Knife

quality of their web page. A neat, clean looking website that answers all your questions is good. It shows that the company is successful and cares about its customers.
Buy a quantity that is sufficient for your needs. If you need 1 or 2 more custom engraved knives later, after you received your order, you will pay more, or be subject to a “less than minimum” charge.

7 Things Your Competitors Can Teach You About Engraved Pocket Knives

Gerber Knife 08485

Logo pocket knives are quality gifts that can promote your company to your employees and to your customers. Here are 7 testimonials from happy companies. Some of them might be your competitors! Follow what your successful competitors do, and you will be successful, too!

An oil drilling company said: Thank you so much!!! The bosses all really liked the buck knives and they were able to hand them out to the field guys. I appreciate all of your help. Thank you again.
An outdoor clothing company said: The knives are great!!! Thanks so much
A large engineering company likes to give logo knives, and shared: Just to let you know the knives were delivered yesterday and they look great! Thank you and we look forward to working with you again.
A wire manufacturer had this to say about their knife-giving program: Dave just wanted to let you know that the Leathermen arrived and the logo looks awesome. Thanks a lot!
A big welding company uses engraved pocket knives in their employee gift program. They said: We loved the last batch of knives we received, and fast processing/shipping!
Thank you. My boss would like to order an additional 25 knives, with same
logo on blade. No deadline this time. Thanks again!
A national sheet metal company loves to use logo knives to promote their business. They said:
just wanted to say thanks and

to let you know we love the knives. so much

our LA office wants more;-)

its a good problem for sure.

any chance we could get another shipment

of say 25?

i know its nuts right now so

let em know if there’s any chance before

christmas and if not the new year

thanks again
A regional hydraulics manufacturer believes in using logo knives to give to their customers. They shared this with us: We received our knives today and they are absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much and we look forward to doing business with you in the future.
Kutmaster Compact Rescue Knife

Buck® Nano Bantam Camo 284cmo

Buck® Bantam BBW Orange Camo Lockback 284CM9

Kershaw “Scallion” Knife, Camo 1620

Buck Bantam BLW Muddy Water Camo Lockback 285MW