PORTLAND, OR, November 4, 2005 - Blount International, Inc. [NYSE: BLT] ("Blount" or the "Company") announced today that it will participate in the Robert W. Baird Industrial Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois on November 8-9, 2005. Members of Blount management will present at the conference and discuss the Company's operations, business performance and other matters of interest to investors. Blount's presentation will begin on November 8 at 3:05 P.M. CST.

The presentation will be webcast live on the Company's website at http://www.blount.com. A replay of the presentation will be available on the website for 30 days.

Blount International, Inc. is a diversified international company operating in three principal business segments: Outdoor Products, Industrial and Power Equipment and Lawnmower. Blount International, Inc. sells its products in more than 100 countries around the world. For more information about Blount International, Inc., please visit our website at http://www.blount.com.