On February 20, 2008, the Board of Directors of Blount International, Inc. elected the following individuals to the new officer positions set forth beside their respective names:

Kenneth O. Saito        Senior Vice President-Manufacturing and Operations
James L. VanderZanden   Senior Vice President-Business Development
Cyrille B. Michel       Senior Vice President-Sales and Customer Support
Matthew D. Clark        Vice President of Finance

Mr. Saito, Mr. VanderZanden and Mr. Michel were also deemed to be "Executive Officers" for purposes of Rule 16 (a) and other applicable rules and regulations of the United Sates Securities and Exchange Commission.

Additionally, the title of Mark V. Allred's position was changed from Vice President and Controller of the Corporation to Vice President-Corporate Controller. Both Mr. Allred and Mr. Saito were Executive Officers prior to these changes, and continue on in that status. Mr. VanderZanden also serves as President of the ICS product line, a non-officer operating position.