We’re halfway through June, but it’s not too late to start celebrating Men’s Health Month! Odds are you have at least a few men or boys in your family, and of course you want to protect them and keep them healthy. This is a month where we encourage those men and boys to be aware of preventable health problems, and to help them lead healthy lives.
The most common thing to have engraved when a member of the military dies while in service is a gravestone, a plaque, or a monument. But have you thought about engraving a personalized pocket knife with his or her name? It would be a thoughtful and unique gift for their family & friends, don’t you think?
Happy Armed Forces Day to all of our active duty military across the country! Today has been a day of celebration and recognition for all members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, & Air Force for the past 70 years.
What are the best ways to celebrate during this tumultuous time?
Proudly display your American flag in your yard
Wear red, white & blue
Send letters of thanks to members of the military, no matter where they are
The most deserving members of the American military are being celebrated today, on National Medal of Honor Day. They have been recognized by the President and Congress as having performed noble acts of valor in the name of our country during times of war.
Did you know…
There are Army, Navy & Air Force versions of this highest military award
40% of all MOHs were given for service in the Civil War
MOH Day was first recognized in 1990
Earlier names for the MOH: Fidelity Medallion & Badge of Military Merit
Which of your employees have gone above and beyond what is asked of them? Who makes the office an enjoyable environment in which to work? Which employees are most deserving of these engraved pocket knives of the highest distinction? Anyone who receives these collectible knives will be so honored:
Since the beginning of humanity, a sense of community is what holds us all together and keeps our world and economy functioning.
Today is #FarmRescuerDay, a day focusing around a wonderful non-profit organization that began in 2005.
Farm Rescue (https://farmrescue.org/) helps American farmers in need- whether it’s due to sickness, injury, financial crisis, or natural disaster. Its volunteers provide manpower either out in the field by planting and harvesting, in the barn by feeding livestock, or by lending the necessary equipment or money.
How can you help support our nation’s farmers today?
As we all wait out this coronavirus pandemic from the comfort of our homes, we can’t help but to start compiling a stockpile list in our heads.
What is on your list? Non-perishable foods such as beans, rice, pasta, etc? Lots of proteins to stick in the freezer? Have you also thought about what is the best pocket knife to have on hand? It’s always good to have a pocket knife nearby to help you with a variety of tasks to help ease the anxiety of an emergency situation.
Here is the best pocket knife to have in case of emergency (plus a few others!)
There are a lot of pocket knives out there to choose from, amiright? How do you choose the right one for your customers? Well, if you’ve at least narrowed your search down to the popular engraved Gerber knives, here are some stats about them that may surprise you:
Gerber Knives is the #1 direct military supplier of knives & multi-tools
Many of their knives are manufactured in Portland, OR
They use 686,000 lbs of steel a year!
One of the most prestigious positions at the company? The Knife Sharpener
At the top of most people’s Valentine’s shopping lists this week are chocolates & jewelry, wallets & toolboxes, right? How about you change it up this year and get your whole team at work the best pocket knife they’ve ever seen? They can keep it in their car, kitchen, or garage, and if you have it engraved with something thoughtful they’ll think of you every time they use it.
Yes, we know your mom probably could not pick out an engraved Buck knife from a lineup of pocketknives, let alone does she know any trivia about them. But humor yourself today and have her take this little quiz:
Q: In what year was Buck Knives established?
A: 1902
Q: Is it currently a family-run company?
A: Yes, the family’s 4th generation is now CEO- CJ Buck
A: They have the best steel tempering methods & best edge retention
Q: How long is their product warranty?
A: There is no length- they offer a forever warranty.
How many answers did she get right? Even if she scored 0%, at least now she knows a little more about engraved Buck knives than she did five minutes ago.