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7 Answers to the Most FAQ About Engraved Buck Knives

When a potential customer asks about engraved Buck knives, they will definitely ask some of these questions:

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How soon can we have them? Production time is usually 10 business days after proof approval. If you need them for an event sooner than that, we might be able to meet your deadline. You might have to use UPS 2 day, or UPS next day air for the delivery method.
What kind of art file do you need? Vector art is the best art. Examples are .ai and .eps files. Please convert all text to curves. Your artist would know what that means. Other types of files may work, and we can convert them for a small fee.
Is laser engraving permanent? Laser burns your image into the substrate. The image cannot be scratched off or wear off. It is definitely permanent.
Can you imprint our color logo? Sorry, laser cannot do colors. However, if the substrate is anodized aluminum, the laser will burn down through the surface color and expose the metal color.
How much of a down payment do you need? Normally 100%, since this is a custom order. You may apply for an open account with us, and pay by check when the order is done. Acceptance of an open account may take a week or two, depending on the references that you give.
Do you take credit cards? Absolutely. We take all major credit cards.
Can we see a sample before you put our order into production? There are two kinds of samples. A virtual sample can be emailed to you for your approval. There is no charge for this. If you want to hold an engraved Buck knife in your hand, that has your imprint, that is called a speculation sample (or spec sample). They are not free. They normally cost the price of the knife, setup charge, shipping, and $50.

3 Little Changes That Will Make a Big Difference in Your Personalized Pocket Knives

Many business leaders like to show their appreciation to their employees, and folding knives are a great way to do that. Personalized pocket knives are knives that have the person’s name somewhere on them, besides the company’s logo. Here are 3 tips to make your project a success.

Personalized Pocket Knives With More Than a Name

Put the recipient’s name on the outside, where it can be seen, instead of on the blade. The handle or the metal bolster are the best places. Your logo can go somewhere else on the knife.
Instead of engraving their first name and last name, engrave their first name and number of years of service. That adds more depth to your gift.
Packaging is everything. If you can order a metal or wood presentation box, your gift will be much more impressive. Case knives have optional presentation containers that add to the perceived value of the gift knife.

Where Do You Buy Pocket Knives Engraved with Your Logo?

Case® Zytel Caliber Camo Lockback Pocket Knife Engraved

In my experience, I have never found a retail store that is capable of selling pocket knives engraved with your logo. Initials and lettering, yes. Logo, no. That is probably because the equipment needed for laser engraving a logo is much more expensive than a “letter scratcher”. Any jewelry store and trophy shop has one of those machines. The best place for you to look is online. There are a few pocket knife engravers on the internet. That’s the best place to go to get pocket knives engraved with your corporate logo. Laser engraving knives is an art and science. Why?

Not all steel (or wood, bone, synthetic material) is able to be neatly laser engraved. The hardness and makeup of the steel may not allow the job to come out neatly, without a halo burn, and without rough edges.
The imprint has to be the right size and located in the same location on each knife. To do this, a jig has to be made for each knife style.
The timing has to be adjusted to get the best imprinted image.
The laser power has to be adjusted to also get the best results.
The final color of the imprinted area can be adjusted by using certain chemicals in the process. They make the image more noticeable. There’s nothing worse than seeing a silver image against a silver background.
Cleaning up the knife after the job. If this isn’t done, the laser dust can discolor the areas on which it is sitting. This anomaly is permanent, and cannot be erased or removed.

How to Order the Best Buck Knives for Your Employees

Buck Knives Squire Lockback Knife 501

If you want to reward your staff for a perfect safety record, or a fantastic production record, you may want to give them Buck knives with your logo. Great idea! You already know that American-made Buck knives will display your company logo forever. Here are some tips on how to make this campaign go fast and easy….

Find the best Buck knife that you can afford.
Find an online retailer knife engraver that has an easy-to-use website. One that advertises “logo knives” is a good way to start.
Make sure the engraver answers all your questions, and is easy to work with.
Get your art file ready. An eps or ai file is the best art.
Decide on a motto to put on the knife. “Accident-Free in 2019”, “Thanks For the Teamwork”, Safety Award May 2020″.
Come up with a quantity. You may want to order a few blank knives for future use, or for your friends and relatives.
Ask for a virtual proof before production starts.
Enjoy the knives when they arrive.

Why Your Employees Need Engraved Leatherman Tools With Your Company Logo

Here are 5 good reasons.

Stylized Engraved Leatherman Tools at the Leatherman Store in Portland Oregon. A conversation piece

When used as safety awards, engraved Leatherman tools motivate your employees to use safe work habits.
When used as service awards, they help your employees to give you more years of service.
Your employees need pliers, knives, files, and screw drivers all the time at home and in their vehicles.
Your workforce will appreciate your generosity and will feel like they are part of your “team”.
Your laser engraved company logo will last forever.

How Can We All Be Healthier Together with These Red Logo Knives?

Red Logo Knives for American Heart Month

January has passed, and most people’s New Year’s resolutions have come to a halt. Now that we’re in February, how can we get back on the healthy bandwagon? This month is American Heart Month, a month that aims to bring awareness to our heart health and the prevention of heart disease. How can we do this?

Track your heart health stats (talk to your doctor about your blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol goals)
Eat healthier (increase intake of fruits, veggies, whole grains, while reducing sodium, saturated fat & sugar intake)
Manage stress, encourage healthy sleep patterns & quit smoking
Be physically active (the NIH recommends 30 minutes, 5 days a week)

The easiest way to hold yourself accountable for any of the above is to form a support group. Who else in your office would love to improve their heart health? Get the group motivated by handing out matching red logo knives to your team at work. Go on daily walks together after lunch; share yummy healthy recipes at your company potluck; have a competition to see who can reach their heart health goals first. Remember, #OurHearts are healthier together!

Case Smooth Red Synthetic Trapper 91460

Red Leatherman Skeletool RX LM51

Red Victorinox Classic Knife 00

Why Your Competitors Give Buck Knives To Their Best Clients

You can learn a lot from your competitors. Why are they doing better than you?

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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.

Why Your Customers Need Engraved Gerber Knives For Christmas

Your business can probably use some extra advertising. If you put your company logo on laser engraved Gerber knives, you aren’t the only one benefiting. Your customers will enjoy these benefits. Here is why your customers need engraved Gerber knives.

Engraved Gerber Knives

First aid. From cutting bandage tape to removing splinters, a Gerber knife will help you solve the problem.
Opening boxes and letters. Everyone enjoys getting a box from Amazon or any online company. With a Gerber pocket knife, they are ready to open their package.
Opening blister packed items. Those darn blister packs are extremely hard to open. A good sharp pocket knife is a good way to solve that problem.
Cutting tape and paper in the office. Your office probably has a thousand more ways to use a handy pocket knife.
Cutting food such as cheese, apples, tomatoes. When you are away from your kitchen, your Gerber knife will help you get some nourishment.
Cutting up your juicy steak with a manly pocket knife makes your meal taste better.
Camping and fishing, of course. A fisherman always need to cut the end of the line when tying a lure or a fly. And a camper has a thousand uses for a knife. Cutting rope, making kindling, preparing food, and setting up the campsite.
Self defense. We don’t like to talk about knives as weapons, but they definitely can be used for your self defense. Hopefully, just showing a knife to an assailant will turn him away.

Here are our most popular models of Gerber knives:

Gerber® Titanium Nitride Paraframe 8446

Gerber® Instant Knife 752

Gerber® Lockback Pocket Knife 6009

4 Company Logo Knives That Every Santa Should Give At Christmas Time

Turkey For Christmas

When you want to give useful gifts to your employees this Christmas, here are 4 company logo knives to consider.

To be remembered at Christmas dinner, you would want your corporate logo visible at the carving table of all your employees. This carving set would deliver your logo right along with the turkey or ham.

Carving Gift Set G213
For those having steak, this deluxe steak knife set, made in the USA, would serve up your logo also.

USA-Made Steak Knife Set 15-BX945SKW4L
Having home-made bread? A 6 inch bread slicer would fill the bill.

6″ Bread Slicer W236
And if cake is on the dessert menu, your workforce would need these handy American-made Mini Servers.

Mini Server W233

Responsible For An Engraved Buck Knives Promotion? Here Are 5 Easy Steps To Success

So your boss wants to give engraved Buck knives to all 300 employees at the Christmas dinner for your shop. He wants you to take care of ordering the Buck knives. Here is some help….

Happy Employees at Your Shop

Get an exact count, plus add a few more for last minute variations.
Find an art file of your company logo. The best art is vector art. Examples are eps, ai files, and sometimes pdf files. Ask your artist to convert all text to curves. Never mind, they will understand what that means.
Find a reputable online distributor who specializes in engraved Buck knives.
Give them your deadline and ask if they can meet it.
Give them your art file.
Place the order.
Ask for a virtual proof before the order goes into production. Your boss should take a look at it, and give his approval.

You’re done. Now just wait for your order to arrive and check it for accuracy. You’re the hero of this project. Pat yourself on the back.