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AMERICAN ANGLER PARTNERS WITH SMITH ABRASIVES TO BRING A SHARP EDGE TO THE MARKET

Walnut Ridge, AR (December, 2006) – American Angler, a recognized leader in the fish fillet industry has announced a strategic partnership with Smith Abrasives, the Edge Experts™ in tool sharpeners and edge care products to introduce the new American Angler Sharpener by Smith. By partnering, the companies will be able to fully meet the high expectations of fishermen everywhere with this new compact sharpener.

The Sharpener by Smith is an easy-to-use, two stage sharpener which restores the edge to your favorite fine edge knife. By combining Tungsten Carbide for coarse sharpening and ceramic for fine sharpening the unique two stage sharpener is all you need to keep your knives super sharp. Other great features include a built-in hook sharpener and convenient line cutter which make this compact sharpener more then just a knife sharpener. A soft-grip handle and non-slip base provide the safety features necessary while giving your knives that super sharp edge. “Partnering with Smith Abrasives to offer what we see as the most advanced sharpener on the market was a natural for American Angler,” said Mike Stuckey, General Manager of American Angler.

The partnership between American Angler and Smith Abrasives is a great match between two leaders in the sharp product industry. “By working together, we are able to help our customers “Become an Edge Expert”, said Richard Smith, President of Smith Abrasives. With American Angler’s experience in superior fillet knives and Smith’s 100 years experience in manufacturing innovative sharpening products the Sharpener by Smith is the best of its kind.

About American Angler
American Angler is a leading designer and manufacturer of branded, high quality fillet knives and accessories. The company’s product mix includes both Freshwater and Saltwater electric fillet knives, manual knives and fishing accessories. American Angler is a brand of Douglas Quikut , a division of The Scott Fetzer Company. Douglas Quikut markets and distributes a broad range of branded and private label kitchen cutlery, fishing knives and accessories and home and auto cleaning solutions. Douglas Quikut markets products under its own brand names, including Ginsu®, American Angler® and ReadiVac®.

About Smith Abrasives
Smith’s®, The Edge Experts™, Since 1886, is the world’s leader in the design and manufacture of a full line of knife and tool sharpeners and edge care products. For further details on the complete line of Smith products, contact the company at: Smith Abrasives, Inc. 1700 Sleepy Valley Rd., Hot Springs, AR 71901-9017, (800) 221-4156, or on the web at www.smithabrasives.com

Product: American Angler Sharpener by Smith

Available: At retail locations across the U.S. (www.americananglerusa.com)

Press Images & Information: For information, contact Michelle Cernosek, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, American Angler at (800) 98BLADE.

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