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): December 14, 2004

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

(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:

o		Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o		Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a–12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a–12)
o		Pre–commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d–2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d–2(b))
o		Pre–commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e–4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e–4(c))

ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

On December 9, 2004, William A. Shutzer announced his resignation as a member of the Blount International, Inc. (“Blount”) Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Shutzer did not resign due to any disagreement with Blount on any matter relating to Blount’s operations, policies or practices.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Resignation of William A. Shutzer dated December 9, 2004

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.

	Blount International, Inc.,
Date: December 14, 2004	By:	/s/ Richard H. Irving, III
		Name:	Richard H. Irving, III
		Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Resignation of William A. Shutzer dated December 9, 2004

BLOUNT INC 8-K