Do you know anyone who is not convinced of the value of engraved Kershaw knives? Here is a fool-proof list of methods for your presentation:
Pick out a sample of your favorite Kershaw knife, and let him try it.
If that doesn’t work, tell him that the Scallion 1620 is an assisted-open knife. When you move the flipper, the internal spring opens the blade the rest of the way, quickly.
Tell him most of the the Kershaw knives are made in the USA.
Show him that his laser engraved logo will never wear off.
Show him the genuine Kershaw gift box that comes with all the knives.
Let him see the removable pocket clip that comes with most Kershaw knives.
Besides the normal maintenance that you would give any pocket knife, here are some tips specifically for your fruit knife.
Wash it or rinse it thoroughly, to get rid of fruit residue. The acid content of oranges, lemons, tomatoes and some other fruits would etch the stainless steel.
Dry it to remove all traces of the rinse water. This will prevent some steel parts like the spring and pins from rusting. Even some grades of stainless steel can experience some degree of rusting.
Oil it with cooking oil instead of non-edible oil.
Store it in a clean environment, so you won’t contaminate your fruit next time you use it.
Use a knife-friendly cutting board. Never cut on a ceramic board, because it would dull your blade immediately.
As with any other knife, here are some general tips:
Keep it sharp. The sharper it is, the easier it cuts. Instead of using a stone, I prefer the type of sharpener that has two steel wheels. That way I don’t get any stone grindings contaminating the works. Then rinse and wipe the knife off before use.
Never use your knife as a pry bar or hammer.
Keep it in the pouch when not in use. This assures it won’t get contaminated or misplaced.
Your fruit knife will last longer if you take good care of it. Thanks to “Sharpening By Dave” for some information in this article.
You can learn a lot from your competitors. Why are they doing better than you?
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.
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.
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.
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: