Current Report

Blount International, Inc.,

June 2, 2005

/s/ Calvin E. Jeness

Calvin E. Jenness

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 31, 2005

BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-11549		63-0780521
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4909 SE International Way, Portland, Oregon		97222
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 653-8881

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

Blount International, Inc. is filing herewith its press release dated May 31, 2005 announcing an offering of its common stock. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated as of May 31, 2005.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.