ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

Blount International, Inc. (the "Company") is furnishing herewith its press release dated March 3, 2009 announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The Company does not intend for this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, to be treated as "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference into its filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press release dated March 3, 2009 issued by Blount International, Inc.

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