A Beginner’s Guide to Engraved Leatherman Tools

If Leatherman® multi tools are new to you, the huge variety of styles may have your head spinning. “Why are there so many sizes and models”, you might say. To find the perfect engraved Leatherman tools for you, let’s start with a list of available functions. When you pick the functions that you need, then you can easily pick the best Leatherman® for your needs.

Which Engraved Leatherman Tools Do I Need?

Are scissors important to you? There are several models that have that function. What about pliers? Some of the models don’t have pliers, so you can stay away from them. What about a blister package opener? Here’s an extensive list to help you on your way to finding the perfect multi tool for you.

420HC Stainless Steel Clip Point Combo Straight/Serrated Knife
Needlenose Pliers
Regular Pliers
154CM Replaceable Wire Cutters
154CM Replaceable Hard-wire Cutters
Stranded Wire Cutters
Saw
Hammer
Replaceable Cutting Hook
Bolt Override Tool
Replaceable Firearm Disassembly Punch
Replaceable Carbon Scraper
Cleaning Rod/Brush Adapters
Carabiner Clip
Bottle Opener
Large Bit Driver
Electrical Crimper
Blister package opener
Tweezers
Phillips screw driver
Flat head screw driver
Nail file
Carabiner
Leather sheath
Nylon sheath
Can opener

By the way, if you need all of the first 17 functions, the Leatherman Mut is what you should order.

Leatherman® Mut LM39

What Will Logo Knives Be Like in 100 Years?

Futuristic Logo Knives

The best way to see the future is to look at the past. What were pocket knives like 100 years ago? Were there logo knives then? The promotional product industry was just getting started about then. The first of those products were calendars and pocket knives with your logo or company name on them. In 1920 pocket knives were basically a bone or wooden handle with one or two blades. There were no “tactical” looking knives like some of the Gerbers. Gerber knives didn’t exist until 1939.

So, if today’s logo knives look that much different than the 1920 versions, let’s assume the 2120 will look much different than the 2020 knives. Here are my guesses:

- Using liquid crystal technology, your imprinted logo will change color when you hold the knife in your hand. Or a hidden message will appear. This technology is available today, but not used on pocket knives.
- Unique shapes that don’t look like a pocket knife.
  Futuristic CRKT Deviation Folding Logo Knife
- Forget the old fashioned pocket clip. How about a magnet integrated into the knife handle that will stick to a metal plate on your belt? You would have quick and easy access to a valuable tool.
- Tomorrow’s knives may have a built-in sharpener. Just disengage it and use it any time you need to hone the blade.
- Your phone number will be engraved on the blade. In case you ever loose it, the finder may re-connect you with your favorite knife.
- Boker will establish a manufacturing facility on the moon, and make handles from the unique materials found only on the moon.

Give me your own ideas for futuristic knives by commenting here by October 31, 2020. I’ll give a free Maxam knife to the top 5 ideas!

The Wide Variety of Styles in Engraved Gerber Knives is No Secret

Gerber knives are anything but traditional. When I think of a traditional knife,

Did You See The New Engraved Gerber Knives?

my attention goes to the W. R. Case Company. Most of their knives have 1, 2, or 3 blades, and the handle style is pretty much the same. The main differences are the materials that the handles are made from, and the colors .

Engraved Gerber knives, however, come in a variety of blade shapes. More importantly, the handles vary in the material and styles. They range from solid synthetic to tactical-looking stainless steel as in the Titanium Nitride Paraframe.

Gerber® Titanium Nitride Paraframe 48446

The Airfoil 3048 has a smooth, curved design.

Gerber® Airfoil 3048

The EAB Knife is a folding box cutter. What a surprise.

Gerber® EAB Knife 41830

In 2020, Gerber introduced the rectangular shaped Quadrant Knife with a Bamboo handle. What an innovation for knife collectors. It opens easily with the flick of your wrist, and a touch of the flipper.

Gerber® Quadrant-Bamboo 30-001702

What will Gerber think of next?

A Completely Biased List of Company Logo Knives for Americana Month

The month of September is usually known for being the end of summer and the beginning of fall. It is actually also dubbed Americana Month. Did you know..

The first Monday is Labor Day
Sunday the 13^th is Uncle Sam Day
Friday the 18^th is the birthday of the Air Force
Any of these company logo knives are made in the USA and would be well-received by any of your employees or customers:

PS4 Leatherman Squirt

Buck Lockback Knife 055

Case Smooth Red Synthetic Trapper 91460

8 Steps to Finding the Perfect Logo Knives

Searching for the Perfect Logo Knives

If you are faced with the job of finding the perfect logo knives for your employees, here are 8 tips to make it easy for you!

Assorted Pocket Knives

The perfect manufacturer. Do you want the knives made in the USA, or imported. It may make a difference in your company.
The perfect price. What is your budget for this project?
The perfect size. Do you want a pocket knife, a sheath knife, or a non-folding knife?
The perfect color. Do you have an important company logo color that needs to be duplicated in the color of the knife handle?
The perfect imprint method. Laser engraving is permanent. Electro etching and pad printing are semi permanent.
The perfect tag line. Is your company logo enough of a decoration on the handle or blade? Do you want a tag line for this project? “Safety First in 2021″, Merry Christmas 2020”, “Thanks for your service” are examples of what you might want to imprint on another location, like the other side of the blade or handle.
The perfect timing. Should you give these out one at a time, or at the Christmas party, or at a safety meeting?
The perfect packaging. Some knives come in attractive boxes. Sometimes a wooden box or metal box is optional. The presentation is very important.

A Beginners Guide to Company Logo Knives

If your busy boss asks you to order some company logo knives to pass out at Christmas time, where do you start? Here is a helpful guide.

How to Order The Best Company Logo Knives

Decide on the quantity. Does each shop employee get one? What about the office employees? What about any subcontractors? What about the boss’s friends and relatives?
Determine the price of each knife.
Find a reputable online knife engraver.
Phone them to get some ideas. Knife merchants can be very helpful to solve your project objectives.
Furnish your best art file of your logo. Vector art (.ai or .eps) is the best art file for laser engraving onto knives.
Decide if you want to add a line of text somewhere on the knives. “Merry Christmas 2020”, “Thanks for 2020”, “Employee Appreciation Award 2020”, or some other appropriate tag line for your project.
Ask for a virtual proof, so you can show your boss, and get his approval. This is a step that he personally must be part of. Don’t try to guess what he would like.
Pay for the order, and ask for a ship date, so you can tell your boss when he can expect the knives.

The Best Engraved Tools for 2020 Safety Awards

Leatherman wins hands down, for introducing the “FREE” line of engraved tools. The coolest feature of these tools is the way you open and close each element. You don’t have to use your finger nails! You just use your finger pads. The secret is subtle. It involves magnets strategically placed in the tool to keep the elements closed. There are 2 models of knives (available in silver or black),

Leatherman® Free K2x

Leatherman® Free K4x

2 models of pliers,

Leatherman® Free P2

Leatherman® Free P4

and 2 models of pocket engraved tools.

Leatherman® Free T2

Leatherman® Free T4

7 Things About Personalized Pocket Knives You May Not Have Known

When you order gift pocket knives that have the recipient’s name or initials on each knife, these are called Personalized Pocket Knives. If all the knives have the same imprint, they would not be called “personalized”.

Here are some facts that you may not have known:

Personalized Pocket Knives

Personalization is not very expensive. It usually costs $5 per knife plus a setup charge of $25 for the whole order.
Instead of engraving the recipient’s first and last name, why not just the first name, and the years of service. “Jasonn–10 Years” instead of “Jasonn Smith”. The cost is the same either way.
The knife will last forever. Who would throw away a knife with their own name on it? So, your logo will also last forever.
Laser engraving is permanent. Electro etching is semi permanent.
You can submit your list of names in different ways: Excel spreadsheet, Word document, or just in an email.
If you misspell a name, it will be misspelled on the knife, and you paid for it.
The minimum order is the same as the minimum order for each particular knife.

Do Buck Knives Have What It Takes for Catfish Month?

Buck Knives for #CatfishMonth

To be honest, I know next to nothing about fishing. I fished a little when I was a kid, but I don’t know all the ins-and-outs of the sport. But for those who do, this is your lucky month- it’s Catfish Month.

There are many tasty fish you can catch out there, but catfish are the ones I caught with my dad when I was young. I remember trying to stick the worm on the hook, casting out, and crossing my fingers that we would catch one.

When we did, we would bring them home in a bucket and my dad would clean them with one of Buck Knives greatest knives- their Fillet Knife. Then my mom would dip them in batter and fry them up.

Here’s to hoping you catch some fish this month!

Buck Silver Creek Fillet Knife

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:

Buck Knives Folding Hunter Lockback Knife 110

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.