Which Engraved Buck Knives Are Best?

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The best engraved Buck Knives are ones that:

Show your company logo without having to open them. Laser engraving on the handle or bolster is preferred.
Reflect the quality level of your company. You don’t want to give away cheap knives if you have a high end company.
Coordinate with your corporate colors. Blue, black, orange camo, regular camo, natural wood, stainless steel.
Are made in the country of your choice. Do you prefer USA-made or imported?
Have the design style that is consistent with your company style. Is it traditional or tactical?

The Newest Invention in Personalized Pocket Knives

Your logo can be put on personalized pocket knives in just a few different ways. Here are the old ways:

Electro etching
Laser engraving
Laser engraving/color fill
Screen printing

Now there is a fifth way to see your company logo imprinted on a pocket knife…

Full color imprint on the synthetic handle. Here is an example:

rsk274 Maxam Knife with Full Color Imprint

The Next Big Idea in Company Logo Knives

Some of the great new ideas in the past for company logo knives have been:

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A pocket clip, so you can get to your knife right away.
Synthetic handles, to keep the cost down.
Locking mechanisms to keep the blade open when you are using it.
High grade stainless steel, to keep you knife looking good.
Hollow ground edge, to stay sharp longer, and to make it easier to sharpen.
Stainless steel “air-cooled” handles, to keep the weight light.
Minimalist designs, which combine the liner with the handle. Also making one of the handles extremely narrow, just to protect you from the blade edge.
Adding your logo with electro-etching, laser engraving, machine engraving, or pad printing in colors.
Assisted-open devices to allow you to quickly open the pocket knife with one hand.
Stealth knives that look like a key.

So, what could possibly be the next big idea in logo knives?

Voice-activated opening and closing. (Phones can do this. Why not a knife?)
Warranty reduced to 90 days. Optional extended warranty available for $29 per year.
Don’t want to buy one? Rent one by the month from your favorite Walmart (not).
Do you need one delivered? Just call Juber, and they will bring you a selection of knives to purchase. $28 delivery and processing charge, plus $55 per hour while you make your selection.
Need one for just a day? Pick one up at a Knife Kiosk. Return it to any Knife Kiosk in the country. Only $1 per hour. If you don’t return it for a week, your credit card will be charged $395.
Have a better idea? Post it here on this blog…………

Logo Knives: Expectations vs Reality

What things do you expect when you order logo knives for your next promotion?

Dave Navoyosky & Vince Deissroth With the $1.99 Camo Knife

A quality knife that you won’t be ashamed of when you present it to your customers. (Quality knives are available on the internet.)
A knife in your price range. (Pocket knives are found in any price range, from $1.99 to $700 each.)
A quality imprint. (Your logo can be laser engraved, electro-etched, and sometimes applied in full color.)
Top notch service from a dedicated sales rep. (It’s best to phone the dealer to get an idea of how you will be treated.)
Quick turn-around time. (Production time varies from 2 business days to 4 weeks. Usually 2 weeks is the average production time.)

Searching For the Best Engraved Kershaw Knives

Of all the engraved Kershaw knives we sell, the most popular is the Ember 3560-K. Why is it so popular?

Small size. It can fit in your pocket and not take up too much space.
Assisted-Open. The flipper is part of the blade tang. Just flick the flipper, and the knife opens.
The dark color is a satin finish, which makes this knife attractive.
Your laser engraved logo would look white against this dark colored stainless steel handle.

Kershaw® Ember 3560-K

How Are Engraved Pocket Knives Laser Engraved?

Engraved Pocket Knives for Christmas

Gift Pocket Knives are usually laser engraved by professionals. There’s a good reason for this. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. There are several settings that a pro has to make, so the resulting engraved pocket knives are permanently and safely marked with your company logo.

The pro cleans the knife blade so there is no possibility of a contaminant interfering with the process.
The knife is placed in a special holder, so that the blade will be in the right position in the laser machine.
The door is closed, and the attached computer is adjusted to these settings: Intensity, speed of the engraving, PPI (or dots per inch), depth of the penetration, and number of passes.
If the settings aren’t right, the imprint might be too light, or melted together.
Sometimes a special chemical is sprayed on the blade, to make the imprint darker looking.
Different grades of steel require different settings. Some types of steel are not conducive to this type of marking, so it can’t be done.
It is obvious that this type of logo marking should be left to the professionals.

Why Give Engraved Kershaw Knives for Christmas

Give Kershaw Knives for Christmas

They are used by both men and women. Who hasn’t used a knife in the last month?
Laser Engraved Kershaw Knives will display your company logo forever. It’s great advertising.
Everyone appreciates a pocket knife as a gift. No one ever throws away a good knife.
Kershaw is an American company. Some of their knives are imported, and some are made in the USA.
High quality stainless steel makes a good knife, and Kershaw uses the best.
The perceived value of a Kershaw knife is higher than the actual cost of it.

The 3 Most Popular Engraved Leatherman Tools

These 3 Engraved Leatherman Tools are ordered repeatedly. Once you try one, you’ll love it. You will want to share it with all your employees and customers. Why are they so popular? Because they are:

Made in the USA.
Expertly laser engraved with your corporate logo in the USA.
So strong that they can last forever.
Warranted for 25 years.
A household name around the world.
Appreciated by everyone who is lucky enough to receive one.
Useful as an emergency “toolbox” for many jobs.

Leatherman® Wingman LM37

Leatherman Micra Pocket Tool In Colors CLM6

Leatherman Wave LM17

5 Great Reasons to Give Engraved Gerber Knives

Gerber Knives can be professionally laser engraved with your company logo. Here are 3 top reasons to give engraved Gerber knives to your customers:

Gerber is an American company, and makes some of their knives here, and imports some also.
Since Joseph R. Gerber made the first knife in 1939, Gerber has quickly grown to be a household world among knife enthusiasts.
Your company logo laser engraved on a Gerber knife will be around for a long time. Who ever throws away a good pocket knife?

Gerber Titanium Nitride Paraframe 8446
They keep introducing new designs, such as the popular tactical styles introduced in the last 20 years.
Many of the knives are economical, and can be used as give-aways at trade shows.

How Your Company Logo Knives Can Make You A Hero

You will be a Hero when you:

How To Be A Hero

Present USA-made Case Knives to the retirees after they gave at least 20 years of service.
Give everyone a Buck knife at the annual banquet because of a perfect safety record.
Hand out inexpensive Maxam knives to the prospects who visit your table at a trade show.
Present your best customers with a Kutmaster steak knife set this Christmas, with your company logo laser engraved on each blade.
Hand out your company logo knives when you are out prospecting for new clients, the type that may have a lifetime value of $10,000 or more.