UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: November 4, 2011 2:30 P.M.
Form: S-3
CIK: 0001001606
Company Name: BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL INC
File Number: 333-168689
CIK: 0000012707
Company Name: BLOUNT INC
File Number: 333-168689-01