1001606--3/11/2009--BLOUNT_INTERNATIONAL

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Substantial Leverage Due to our substantial leverage, we may have difficulty operating our business and satisfying our debt obligations. Restrictive Covenants The terms of our indebtedness contain a number of restrictive covenants, the breach of which could result in acceleration of payment of our senior credit facilities and our 8 Assets Pledged as Security on Credit Facilities The majority of our assets and the capital stock of Blount, Inc. are pledged to secure obligations under our senior credit facilities. Competition Competition may result in decreased sales, operating income and cash flow. Key Customers Loss of one or more key customers would substantially decrease our sales. Key Suppliers and Raw Materials Costs The loss of a few key suppliers or increases in raw materials costs could substantially decrease our sales or increase our costs. Key Employees The loss of key employees could adversely affect our manufacturing efficiency. Foreign Sales and Operations We have substantial foreign sales and operations, which could be adversely affected as a result of changes in local economic or political conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, unexpected changes in regulatory environments or potentially adverse tax consequences. Weather Sales of many of our products are affected by weather patterns and the occurrence of natural disasters. General Economic Factors We are subject to general economic factors that are largely out of our control, any of which could, among other things, result in a decrease in sales and net income and an increase in our interest or other expenses. Litigation We may have litigation liabilities that could result in significant costs to us. Environmental Matters We face potential exposure to environmental liabilities and costs. Dividends We may not pay dividends on our common stock in the future. Common Stock Sales Future sales of our common stock in the public market could lower our stock price. Common Stock Price The price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, and stockholders could lose all or part of their investment.

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