News of August 2022:
Engraved Gerber knives will have you waiting a longer time for your order. The manufacturer, Gerber, must be really busy. They take longer to make and send us their blank knives, so we can engrave your logo on them. Nevertheless, Gerber has many fans around the world, and they usually don’t mind waiting for a good product.
May 24th is Brother’s Day. It gives us another day to celebrate “brotherly love”. How can you and your brother observe this day?
The first Friday in March is National Employee Appreciation Day.
How do bosses show their appreciation?
How do you find out what kind of appreciation your employees prefer? Ask them. Amazingly, I have found out that a $10 ham is cherished more than a $20 bonus check. This survey was done at a local shop a couple years ago. I was shocked at the response.
In any case, it pays to show your appreciation to your employees on a regular basis. It pays in productivity and longevity.
When new, you shouldn’t have to sharpen
engraved Gerber knives. But after some use, you will have to sharpen them. The best advice is “Easy does it”. The gentlest but most effective knife sharpener is the R119 by “American Made Cutlery”. It is made of two wheels of hardened steel, that are placed close enough together to provide an ideal angle of sharpening. It sharpens both sides of the blade at the same time. You want to draw the knife blade through the opening smoothly and gently, as if you were slicing something. Other sharpeners are on the market for more rugged sharpening jobs. We’ll get to them next time.
There seems to be some lingering effects from the Covid-19 lockdown of year
2020. In that year, production levels of many products decreased. This was caused by the reduction in the workforce due to “social distancing”. Other effects were a reduction in the availability of raw materials. Shipping materials and finished products from China suffered as well.
Currently, the production time for engraved Gerber knives is 15 or more business days. Normally the production time used to be 10 business days. This additional 5 days may not be too important in the month of July. But, when the Christmas rush begins in October, those additional 5 days could affect the Christmas deadline. Imagine having a company Christmas party, and the gift knives haven’t arrived yet. My advice is to plan ahead, so you don’t get caught with this sort of inventory problem.
Gerber has introduced a totally new design of engraved Gerber knives last year.
The Quadrant. What makes this knife stand out of the crowd?
Are most of your customers loyal patriots? Then today is a great day to help them celebrate- it is #NationalAnthemDay! Eighty-nine years ago, President Hoover adopted “The Star-Spangled Banner” as our national anthem.
Did you know…
In many places throughout the U.S., February is snow season. But that shouldn’t stop you from celebrating today’s holiday: Play Outside Day. Bundle yourself up and build a snowman, a snow fort, or make snow angels (no one is ever too old do any of these!).
Test your company logo knives outside- how well do they work when your hands are shivering?
When you’ve had enough, head inside next to the fire and enjoy some hot chocolate.
Now test your company logo knives again with thawed-out hands- do you prefer using them inside or outside?
Quick! Without thinking, choose salsa or guacamole.
I’m on guacamole’s side for sure. It’s a sublime blend of avocado, lime, cilantro, tomato & onion- perfect to scoop with your chip or dollop on top of a taco. Yum!
Today is Spicy Guacamole Day, so add a jalapeno to it too!
These pocket knives engraved with your logo of choice are perfect to slice up those avocados:
There doesn’t need to be a national holiday to remind us all that buying engraved pocket knives made in the USA is one of the best ways to support our country. There are so many benefits, including but not limited to:
So today, on National Manufacturing Day, don’t forget to support our local companies and workers and buy products made in the USA.
Case knives– manufactured in PA
Engraved Leatherman Tools– made in Portland, OR
Engraved Buck knives– made in Idaho
Engraved Gerber knives– made in Portland, OR
Engraved Kershaw knives– made in OR
Kutmaster knives– made in NY