Blount International 10-Q 7 May 15 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	4-May-15
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	1001606
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		48,627,748

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Sales	$205,990	$231,959
Cost of sales	150,663	165,066
Gross profit	55,327	66,893
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	44,496	44,568
Facility closure and restructuring charges	0	1,537
Operating income	10,831	20,788
Interest income	21	37
Interest expense	-4,228	-4,525
Other income (expense), net	6,801	2
Income before income taxes	13,425	16,302
Provision for income taxes	4,383	5,716
Net income	9,042	10,586
Basic income per share	$0.18	$0.21
Diluted income per share	$0.18	$0.21
Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:
Basic (in shares)	49,355	49,631
Diluted (in shares)	50,141	50,247
Accumulated Deficit
Net income	$9,042

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$9,042	$10,586
Unrealized gains (losses):
Unrealized holding losses	-2,045	-603
Losses reclassified to net income	751	610
Unrealized gains (losses), net		7
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax		142
Amortization of net actuarial losses and prior service cost	2,690	1,686
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	-360	-360
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent		1,468
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent		-47
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	-9,258	1,428
Income tax provision on other comprehensive items	-220	-492
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-9,478	936
Comprehensive income (loss)	-436	11,522
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Unrealized gains (losses):
Unrealized gains (losses), net	-1,294
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	2,330
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-10,294
Income tax provision on other comprehensive items	($220)

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$23,940	$27,254
Accounts receivable, net	136,519	123,099
Inventories	171,301	163,572
Deferred income taxes	21,811	19,666
Prepaid Expense, Current	11,173	11,542
Assets Held-for-sale, Current	7,200	7,200
Other current assets	9,670	10,478
Total current assets	381,614	362,811
Property, plant, and equipment, net	167,059	169,440
Deferred income taxes	2,720	3,022
Intangible assets	93,576	97,052
Goodwill	142,116	142,468
Other assets	16,945	18,877
Total Assets	804,030	793,670
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	-15,129	-15,131
Accounts payable	53,707	52,690
Accrued expenses	37,167	38,158
Employee-related Liabilities, Current	26,751	39,080
Total current liabilities	132,754	145,059
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	406,634	369,072
Deferred income taxes	32,390	29,978
Employee benefit obligations	80,241	82,095
Other liabilities	9,714	9,909
Total liabilities	661,733	636,113
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders' equity:
Total stockholders' equity	142,297	157,557
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$804,030	$793,670

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	48,562,438	49,629,895

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$9,042	$10,586
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation	7,696	7,475
Amortization	3,295	3,669
Stock-based compensation expense	1,361	1,452
Asset Impairment Charges	0	673
Deferred income taxes	2	-318
Other non-cash items	279	268
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	-17,507	-31,270
(Increase) decrease in inventories	-10,294	2,133
(Increase) decrease in other assets	894	1,254
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	4,704	10,533
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses	-11,371	-5,367
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	541	-1,362
Net cash used in operating activities	-11,358	-274
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	-8,939	-5,537
Proceeds from sale of assets	24	68
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	0	-2,741
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations	0	100
Net cash used in investing activities	-8,915	-8,110
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net repayments under revolving credit facility	41,375	7,650
Repayment of term loan principal	-3,780	-3,752
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	-16,136	0
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	0	31
Proceeds from stock-based compensation activity	0	52
Taxes paid under stock-based compensation activity	-3	0
Net cash used in financing activities	21,456	3,981
Effect of exchange rate changes	-4,497	295
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-3,314	-4,108
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	27,254	42,797
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$23,940	$38,689

Statement_of_Changes_in_Stockh

Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity Statement (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance December 31, 2014, Value at Dec. 31, 2013					($43,575)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	10,586
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-47
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax	7
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-1,468
Income tax provision on other comprehensive income	-492
Repurchases of common stock, Shares		0
Total expended	0
Stock compensation expense	1,452
Balance March 31, 2015, Value at Mar. 31, 2014					-42,639
Balance December 31, 2014, Value at Dec. 31, 2014	157,557	496	619,223	-379,541	-82,621
Balance December 31, 2014, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014		49,629,895
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	9,042			9,042
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent					-10,294
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-10,294
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax					-1,294
Unrealized losses					-1,294
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments					0
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent					-2,330
Amortization of net actuarial losses and prior service cost	2,330
Income tax provision on other comprehensive income	-220				-220
Repurchases of common stock, Shares		-1,068,000
Total expended	-16,136	-10	-13,339	-2,787
Stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock, Shares
Stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock, Value	-49		-49
Stock compensation expense	1,361		1,361
Balance March 31, 2015, Value at Mar. 31, 2015	$142,297	$486	$607,196	($373,286)	($92,099)
Balance March 31, 2015, Shares at Mar. 31, 2015		48,562,438

Statement_of_Changes_in_Stockh1

Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical)	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Treasury stock shares held	1,691,054

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Basis of Presentation. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Blount International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Blount” or the “Company”) and are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.” and "U.S. GAAP"). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows for the periods presented. However, the results of operations included in such financial statements may not necessarily be indicative of annual results.
	The accompanying financial data as of March 31, 2015 and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 has been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations covering interim reporting. The December 31, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that management make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We base our estimates on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management routinely and frequently evaluates and updates these estimates and assumptions and it is reasonably possible that these estimates and assumptions will change in the future.
	Accounts Receivable, Net. The Company estimates the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collectible and records an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is presented net with accounts receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $2.6 million and $2.9 million, respectively. It is reasonably possible that actual collection experience may differ significantly from management's estimate.
	One customer accounted for 13.7% and 9.4% of the total accounts receivable, net balance as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. No other customer accounted for more than 3% of accounts receivable, net at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Accumulated Depreciation. The Company reports property, plant, and equipment ("PP&E") net of accumulated depreciation on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accumulated depreciation was $293.4 million and $288.2 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Reclassifications. Certain immaterial amounts in the prior period Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and Note 15 have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements. On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is currently effective for the Company on January 1, 2017, although the FASB has proposed a one year deferral for the new standard. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires an entity to present debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, similar to the current presentation of debt discounts or premiums, instead of as a separate asset. The debt issuance costs will continue to be amortized to interest expense under the new guidance. The new guidance is effective for Blount on January 1, 2016, and requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented. This guidance will affect the Company's presentation of other assets and long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Acquisitions_Notes

Acquisitions (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS	NOTE 2: ACQUISITIONS
	2014 Acquisition of Pentruder Inc.
	On January 29, 2014, we acquired Pentruder Inc. ("Pentruder") and became the exclusive distributor of Pentruder high-performance concrete cutting systems in North and South America. Pentruder operates a distribution center in Chandler,
	Arizona, and is reported within the Corporate and Other category as part of the Company's Concrete Cutting and Finishing ("CCF") equipment business. Intangible assets totaling $5.2 million were recorded in conjunction with this acquisition, consisting of a distribution agreement, a non-compete agreement, and goodwill of $0.2 million. The distribution agreement is being amortized over 7 years and the non-compete agreement is being amortized over 5 years.

Facility_Closure_and_Restructu

Facility Closure and Restructuring Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
FACILITY CLOSURE AND RESTRUCTURING COSTS	NOTE 3: FACILITY CLOSURE AND RESTRUCTURING COSTS
	In August 2013, the Company announced its two manufacturing facilities in Portland, Oregon would be consolidated into one location, and its Milwaukie, Oregon location would be closed, to further improve operating efficiencies. Direct costs associated with this action were $0.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014. These costs consisted of $0.5 million in asset impairment charges on equipment designated for disposal as well as moving costs for equipment relocated to other Blount manufacturing facilities. The total costs incurred throughout this 2013-2014 restructuring activity were $9.4 million. Of these total charges, $4.0 million were cash transition costs, including severance and equipment moving expenses, and $5.4 million were non-cash charges for impairment and accelerated depreciation on PP&E. There were no such costs recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2014, all accrued severance and other expenses had been paid, and the Company does not expect to incur further costs on this facility consolidation.
	In January 2014, the Company announced plans to consolidate its North American lawn and garden blade manufacturing into its Kansas City, Missouri plant and close a small facility located in Queretaro, Mexico. This consolidation was undertaken in order to reduce operating costs and improve efficiencies. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recognized direct costs of $0.7 million associated with this plant closure and consolidation. These costs represented severance, asset impairment charges, lease exit costs, and moving expenses for equipment and inventories. The total costs incurred throughout this 2014 restructuring activity were $1.6 million, including non-cash charges of $0.5 million for impairment of equipment and cash expenses of $1.1 million for lease exit costs, moving expenses, and employee severance. There were no such costs recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2014, all accrued severance and other expenses had been paid, and the Company does not expect to incur further costs on this facility consolidation.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	NOTE 4: INVENTORIES
	Inventories consisted of the following:
	Inventories	March 31,		December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015		2014
	Raw materials and supplies	$	20,023	$	21,119
	Work in process	18,176		19,616
	Finished goods	133,102		122,837
	Total inventories	$	171,301	$	163,572

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
INTANGIBLE ASSETS	NOTE 5: INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
	The following table summarizes intangible assets related to acquisitions:
				March 31, 2015								31-Dec-14
		Useful		Gross								Gross
	Intangible Assets	Life		Carrying				Accumulated				Carrying				Accumulated
	(Amounts in thousands)	In Years		Amount				Amortization				Amount				Amortization
	Goodwill	Indefinite		$	142,116			$	—			$	142,468			$	—
	Trademarks and trade names	Indefinite		36,633				—				37,128				—
	Total with indefinite lives			178,749				—				179,596				—
	Distribution and non-compete agreements	7-Feb		6,092				1,974				6,092				1,789
	Patents	13-Nov		5,320				2,530				5,320				2,422
	Customer relationships	19-Oct		106,044				56,080				106,754				54,108
	Other	5-Jan		2,687				2,616				2,912				2,835
	Total with finite lives			120,143				63,200				121,078				61,154
	Total intangible assets			$	298,892			$	63,200			$	300,674			$	61,154
	The following table shows the change in goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and the cumulative amount of impairment charges on goodwill recognized to date:
	Goodwill	Forestry, Lawn, and Garden Segment				Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Segment				Corporate				Total
	(Amounts in thousands)									and Other
	31-Dec-14	$	64,174			$	78,061			$	233			$	142,468
	Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates	(351		)		—				(1		)		(352		)
	31-Mar-15	$	63,823			$	78,061			$	232			$	142,116
	Total impairment recognized to date	$	1,912			$	20,853			$	—			$	22,765
	Certain of the Company's acquired trademark and trade name intangible assets are assigned indefinite useful lives. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 350 ("ASC 350"), the Company performs an impairment analysis of indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that these assets may be impaired. During 2014, the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges totaling $21.1 million on certain trade name and trademark intangible assets used in the Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture ("FRAG") segment. A discounted cash flow model using the relief from royalty method was used to measure the estimated fair value of these assets. These impairment charges were based on revised lower expectations about future product sales for specific brand names, and a related reduction in the royalty rates used in estimating the fair value of these assets.
	Determining the fair value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets is a complex process involving estimating projected future cash flows and discounting them to present value. The process involves numerous significant assumptions about future events and is highly judgmental in nature. For certain of the Company's goodwill reporting units, the estimated fair value exceeds the recorded value of net assets by limited amounts. For certain of the Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill, the excess of estimated fair value over recorded value is also limited. Significant adverse developments or changes in assumptions related to these goodwill reporting units or other intangible assets could result in additional impairment charges being recognized in the future. See additional information regarding the annual impairment analysis of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	Amortization expense for intangible assets, included in cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was as follows:
	Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015				2014
	Amortization expense	$	2,808			$	3,182
	Amortization expense for these intangible assets is expected to total $11.2 million in 2015, $9.8 million in 2016, $8.2 million in 2017, $6.9 million in 2018, and $5.8 million in 2019.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
DEBT	NOTE 6: DEBT
	Debt consisted of the following:
	Debt	March 31,				December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015				2014
	Revolving credit facility	$	176,875			$	135,500
	Term Loans	241,790				245,453
	Capital lease obligations	3,098				3,250
	Total Debt	421,763				384,203
	Less current maturities	(15,129		)		(15,131		)
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	406,634			$	369,072
	Weighted average interest rate at end of period	2.69		%		2.7		%
	The Company has entered into a series of interest rate swap agreements as required by the senior credit facility agreement. The interest rate swap agreements fix the interest rate the Company will pay at between 4.15% and 4.20% on $100.0 million of the term loan principal. The interest rate swap agreements mature in August 2016. The weighted average interest rate at March 31, 2015, including the effect of the interest rate swap agreements, is 3.05%. See Note 16 for further discussion of the interest rate swap agreements.
	Senior Credit Facilities. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blount, Inc., maintained senior credit facilities with General Electric Capital Corporation as Agent for the Lenders and also as a lender, which have been amended and restated on several occasions. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the senior credit facilities consisted of a revolving credit facility and a term loan. See Note 17 for a description of the Company's new senior credit facility entered into in May 2015.
	Terms of Senior Credit Facilities as of March 31, 2015. The revolving credit facility provided for total available borrowings of up to $400.0 million, reduced by outstanding letters of credit, and further limited by a specific leverage ratio. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had the ability to borrow an additional $97.5 million under the terms of the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit facility bears interest at a floating rate, which, at the option of the Company, may be either the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or an Index Rate, as defined in the credit agreement, plus an additional amount as outlined in the table below.
	Maximum Leverage Ratio
	Less than 4.00		Between 4.00 and 4.50		4.50 or above
	LIBOR + 2.50%		LIBOR + 3.00%		LIBOR + 3.50%
	Index Rate + 1.50%		Index Rate + 2.00%		Index Rate + 2.50%
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company's leverage ratio was below the 4.00 threshold. Interest is payable on the individual maturity dates for each LIBOR-based borrowing and monthly on index rate-based borrowings. Any outstanding principal was due in its entirety on the maturity date of August 31, 2016.
	The term loan facility bears interest under the same terms as the revolving credit facility and also was due to mature on August 31, 2016. The term loan facility required quarterly principal payments of $3.7 million, with a final payment of $219.8 million due on the maturity date. Once repaid, principal under the term loan facility could not be re-borrowed.
	The amended and restated senior credit facilities contained financial covenants, including, as of March 31, 2015:
	•	Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and certain adjustments defined in the credit agreement (“Adjusted EBITDA”) divided by cash payments for interest, taxes, capital expenditures, scheduled debt principal payments, and certain other items, calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. The minimum fixed charge coverage ratio is set at 1.15.
	•	Maximum leverage ratio, defined as total debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA, calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. The maximum leverage ratio is set at 3.75 through June 30, 2015, 3.50 through September 30, 2015, 3.25 through December 31, 2015, and 3.00 thereafter.
	In addition, there are covenants, restrictions, or limitations relating to acquisitions, investments, loans and advances, indebtedness, dividends on our stock, the sale or repurchase of our stock, the sale of assets, and other categories. In the opinion of management, the Company was not out of compliance with any covenants as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Non-compliance with these covenants is an event of default under the terms of the credit agreement, and could result in severe limitations to our overall liquidity, and the term loan lenders could require immediate repayment of outstanding amounts, potentially requiring the sale of a sufficient amount of our assets to repay the outstanding loans.
	The amended and restated senior credit facilities may be prepaid at any time without penalty. There could also be additional mandatory repayment requirements related to the sale of Company assets, the issuance of stock under certain circumstances, or upon the Company’s annual generation of excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement. No additional mandatory payments were required in the three months ended March 31, 2015 or March 31, 2014 under these credit agreement requirements. Our senior credit facility agreement does not contain any provisions that would require early payment due to any adverse change in our credit rating.
	The senior credit facility debt is incurred by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Blount, Inc. The Company and all of its domestic subsidiaries other than Blount, Inc. guarantee Blount, Inc.’s obligations under the senior credit facilities. The obligations under the senior credit facilities are collateralized by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of Blount, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries, as well as a pledge of all of Blount, Inc.’s capital stock held by Blount International, Inc. and all of the stock of domestic subsidiaries held by Blount, Inc. Blount, Inc. has also pledged 65% of the stock of its direct non-domestic subsidiaries as additional collateral.
	Capital Lease Obligations. The Company has entered into various equipment and building leases which are classified as capital leases under U.S. GAAP. The Company's capital leases have terms ending in 2018 and 2019. Minimum annual lease payments total $0.6 million. The weighted average implied interest rate on our capital leases is 5.22%, resulting in a total of $0.4 million of imputed interest over the terms of the lease obligations. The equipment lease terms include early buyouts after five and six years, at the Company's option, at the fair value of the equipment at that time. The leased assets and the lease obligations were recorded at their fair values on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the commencement of each lease term.

Pension_and_other_PostEmployme

Pension and other Post-Employment Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]
PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PLANS	NOTE 7: PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PLANS
	The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans covering employees in Canada and certain countries in Europe, and many of its current and former employees in the U.S. The U.S. pension plan was frozen to new participants and to the accumulation of additional vested benefits effective January 1, 2007. The Company also sponsors various other post-employment benefit plans covering certain current and former employees.
	The components of net periodic benefit expense for these plans are as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Post-Employment Benefit Plan Expense	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(Amounts in thousands)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	Service cost	$	1,378		$	1,075		$	58		$	48
	Interest cost	2,747			2,812			275			283
	Expected return on plan assets	(4,011		)	(3,781		)	—			—
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	2,397			1,499			293			187
	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			(360		)	(360		)
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	2,511		$	1,605		$	266		$	158

INCOME_TAXES_Notes

INCOME TAXES (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 8: INCOME TAXES
	The provision for income taxes in interim periods is determined based on the estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items in the relevant period. The company is subject to federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. The interim estimate of the annual effective tax rate and interim provision may fluctuate significantly due to a variety of factors, including changes in forecasted earnings or losses, changes in geographical mix of earnings or losses, losses incurred in jurisdictions for which no tax benefit is recognized, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, non-deductible items in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, changes in uncertain tax positions, changes in statutory tax rates or tax laws and regulations, research and development tax credits earned in the U.S., and the application of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets.
	The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was 32.6%, including $0.2 million in net discrete items. The full year effective tax rate for 2015 is expected to be approximately 34.0%, inclusive of discrete items recognized through March 31, 2015. The projected rate is lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to lower tax rates on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries and the benefit of the domestic production activities deduction, partially offset by state income taxes, discreet adjustments, and the impact of losses incurred in foreign jurisdictions for which no tax benefit is recognized.
	The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was 35.1%, compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35%. The effective rate includes the offsetting impacts of increases for state income taxes and foreign withholding taxes on dividend and royalty payments made by certain of our foreign subsidiaries, and decreases for lower tax rates on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries and the benefit of the domestic production activities deduction.

Financial_Guarantees_and_Commi

Financial Guarantees and Commitments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Guarantees and Commitments [Abstract]
FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS	NOTE 9: FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS
	Significant financial guarantees and other commercial commitments are as follows:
	Financial Guarantees and Commitments	March 31,			December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
	Letters of credit outstanding	$	2,988		$	2,988
	Other financial guarantees	2,546			4,077
	Total financial guarantees and commitments	$	5,534		$	7,065
	Changes in the warranty reserve were as follows:
	Product Warranty Reserves	Three Months Ended
	(Amounts in thousands)	31-Mar-15
	Balance at beginning of period	$	1,473
	Accrued warranty expense	443
	Payments made (in cash or in-kind)	(541		)
	Balance at end of period	$	1,375
	See also Note 6 regarding guarantees of debt.

Contingent_Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	NOTE 10: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
	The Company reserves for the estimated costs of product liability, environmental remediation, and other legal matters as management becomes aware of such items and as amounts become reasonably estimable. A portion of these claims or lawsuits may be covered by insurance policies that generally contain both self-retention amounts and coverage limits. Management monitors the progress of each legal or environmental matter to ensure that the appropriate liability for its estimated obligation has been recognized and disclosed in the financial statements. Management also monitors trends in case types and environmental regulations to determine if there are any specific issues that relate to the Company that may result in additional future exposure on an aggregate basis. The Company accrues, by a charge to income, an amount representing management’s best estimate of the probable loss related to any matter deemed by management and its counsel as a reasonably probable loss contingency in light of all of the then known circumstances. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, management believes the Company has appropriately recorded and disclosed all material costs for its obligations in regard to known matters. Management believes that the recoverability of the costs of certain claims from insurance companies, subject to self-retention amounts, will continue in the future and periodically assesses these insurance companies to monitor their ability to pay such claims. However, estimates of such liabilities and recoverability from insurance companies are subject to change as more information becomes available in the future, and it is reasonably possible that such estimates will change in future periods.
	From time to time the Company is named a defendant in product liability claims and lawsuits, some of which seek significant or unspecified damages involving serious personal injuries, for which there are self-retention or deductible amounts under the Company’s insurance policies. Some of these lawsuits arise out of the Company’s duty to indemnify the purchasers of the Company’s discontinued operations for lawsuits involving products manufactured prior to the sale of certain of these businesses. In addition, the Company is a party to a number of other suits arising out of the normal course of its business, including suits concerning commercial contracts, employee matters, and intellectual property rights. In some instances, the Company has been the plaintiff, and has sought recovery of damages. In other instances, the Company is a defendant against whom damages are sought. While there can be no assurance as to their ultimate outcome, management does not believe these claims and lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, operating results or cash flows in the future. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has recorded liabilities totaling $3.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively, in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for estimated product liability costs, which are expected to be paid over the next one to two years.
	The Company was named a potentially liable person (“PLP”) by the Washington State Department of Ecology (“WDOE”) in connection with the Pasco Sanitary Landfill Site (“Site”). This Site has been monitored by WDOE since 1988. From available records, the Company believes that it sent 26 drums of chromic hydroxide sludge in a non-toxic, trivalent state to the Site. The Company further believes that the Site contains more than 50,000 drums in total and millions of gallons of additional wastes, some potentially highly toxic in nature. The current on-site monitoring program and required deliverables under various orders are being conducted and funded by certain PLPs under the supervision of WDOE. In April 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with certain PLPs to share in the ongoing costs associated with the Site on a 1.1% pro rata participation level. The Company recorded a charge of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2015 for its pro rata share of life-to-date costs incurred at the Site through 2013 and estimated pro rata share of ongoing costs associated with the Site until a resolution occurs. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company has recorded liabilities totaling $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively, in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for estimated environmental remediation costs pertaining to certain of its facilities as well as the Site, which are expected to be paid over the next ten to twenty years.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Abstract]
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	NOTE 11: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	The following table summarizes accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of related income taxes:
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain	March 31,			December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
	Pension and post-retirement benefits	$	(79,837	)	$	(81,464	)
	Unrealized losses on derivative instruments	(2,400		)	(1,589		)
	Foreign currency translation	(9,862		)	432
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(92,099	)	$	(82,621	)
	The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes, for the period indicated:
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Pension and other post-employment benefits			Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments				Foreign currency translation adjustment			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at beginning of period	$	(81,464	)	$	(1,589	)		$	432		$	(82,621	)
	Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	106			(1,282		)		(10,294		)	(11,470		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	1,521			471				—			1,992
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,627			(811		)		(10,294		)	(9,478		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at end of period	$	(79,837	)	$	(2,400	)		$	(9,862	)	$	(92,099	)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Pension and other post-employment benefits			Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments				Foreign currency translation adjustment			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at beginning of period	$	(53,009	)	$	(2,173	)		$	11,607		$	(43,575	)
	Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	95			(377		)		(47		)	(329		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	884			381				—			1,265
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	979			4				(47		)	936
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at end of period	$	(52,030	)	$	(2,169	)		$	11,560		$	(42,639	)
	The following table summarizes the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the Consolidated Statements of Income:
	Reclassifications From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income	Three Months Ended						Affected line item in Consolidated
		March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014			Statements of Income
	Unrealized losses on derivative instruments:
	Foreign currency hedge losses	$	(751	)	$	(610	)	Cost of goods sold
	Income tax benefit	280			229			Provision for income taxes
	Unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	$	(471	)	$	(381	)
	Pension and other post-employment benefits amortization:
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	$	(2,690	)	$	(1,686	)	Cost of goods sold and Selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A")
	Amortization of prior period service cost	360			360			Cost of goods sold and SG&A
	Income tax benefit	809			442			Provision for income taxes
	Pension and other post-employment benefits amortization, net	$	(1,521	)	$	(884	)
	Total reclassifications for the period, net	$	(1,992	)	$	(1,265	)
	See Note 7 for discussion of pension and other post-employment benefit plans and Note 16 for discussion of derivative instruments.

Common_Stock

Common Stock	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock	NOTE 12: COMMON STOCK
	Shares used in the denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations were as follows:
	Earnings Per Share	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Shares in thousands)	2015		2014
	Actual weighted average common shares outstanding	49,355		49,631
	Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents	786		616
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	50,141		50,247
	Options and stock appreciation rights ("SARs") excluded from computation as anti-dilutive	1,645		2,677
	Unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units ("RSUs") considered to be participating securities	297		383
	Effect of allocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities under the two class method:
	Basic earnings per share	$	—	$	—
	Diluted earnings per share	$	—	$	—
	No adjustment was required to reported amounts for inclusion in the numerators of the per share computations.
	Share Repurchase Program. On August 6, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock in an amount not to exceed $75.0 million, in aggregate, through December 31, 2016. Under this program, the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock, using a variety of open market purchase methods through a broker dealer at prevailing market prices, and may fix the price from time to time based on a variety of factors such as price, corporate trading policy requirements, and overall market conditions.
	The following table summarizes activity under the share repurchase program for the periods indicated:
	Share Repurchase Program	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands, except share data)	2015		2014
	Shares repurchased	1,067,653		—
	Average price per share	$	15.11	$	—
	Total expended	$	16,136	$	—
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company had expended a total of $20.0 million and acquired 1,308,674 shares under this program, leaving a remaining Board authorization of up to $55.0 million for future share repurchases.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	NOTE 13: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	The Company made the following stock-based compensation awards in the periods indicated:
	Stock-Based Compensation	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
	SARs granted (number of shares)	891			749
	RSUs granted (number of shares)	146			150
	Aggregate fair value at time of grant; SARs	$	4,427		$	4,346
	Aggregate fair value at time of grant; RSUs	$	1,899		$	1,862
	The SARs and RSUs granted in 2015 and 2014 vest quarterly over a three-year period and are generally restricted from exercise, sale, or other transfer for three years from the grant date. The SARs granted have a ten-year term before expiration.
	The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of SARs using the Black-Scholes option valuation model in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
	Assumptions Used to Value SARs	2015		2014
	Estimated average life	6 years		6 years
	Risk-free interest rate	1.70%		1.90%
	Expected and weighted average volatility	36.80%		46.80%
	Dividend yield	0.00%		0.00%
	Estimated forfeiture rate	8.45%		4.29%
	Weighted average exercise price	$13.02		$12.44
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$4.97		$5.80
	As of March 31, 2015, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to previously granted awards was $10.6 million. The weighted average period over which this expense is expected to be recognized is 28 months. The Company’s policy upon the exercise of options, RSUs, or SARs has been to issue new shares into the public market as authorized under the stockholder-approved 2014 Equity Incentive Plan.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	NOTE 14: SEGMENT INFORMATION
	We are a global industrial company that designs, manufactures, purchases, and markets equipment, replacement and component parts, and accessories to professionals and consumers in select end-markets and to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) for use on original equipment. Our products are sold in more than 110 countries and approximately 54% of 2014 sales were shipped to customers outside of the U.S.
	The Company identifies reporting segments primarily based on organizational structure, reporting structure, and the evaluation of the Chief Operating Decision Maker (Chief Executive Officer). Our organizational structure reflects our view of the end-user market segments we serve, and we currently operate in two primary business segments. The Forestry, Lawn, and Garden ("FLAG") segment manufactures and markets cutting chain, guide bars, and drive sprockets for chain saw use, and lawnmower and edger blades for outdoor power equipment. The FLAG segment also purchases branded replacement parts and accessories from other manufacturers and markets them to our FLAG customers through our global sales and distribution network. The FLAG segment represented 69.1% of our consolidated sales for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	The Company's FRAG segment manufactures and markets attachments for tractors in a variety of mowing, cutting, clearing, material handling, landscaping and grounds maintenance applications, as well as log splitters, post-hole diggers, self-propelled lawnmowers, attachments for off-highway construction equipment applications, and other general purpose tractor attachments. In addition, the FRAG segment manufactures a variety of attachment cutting blade component parts. The FRAG segment also purchases replacement parts and accessories from other manufacturers and markets them to FRAG customers through our global sales and distribution network. The FRAG segment represented 27.1% of our consolidated sales for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	The Company also operates the CCF equipment business, which represented 3.8% of consolidated sales for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and is reported within the Corporate and Other category. The CCF business manufactures and markets diamond cutting chain and assembles and markets concrete cutting chain saws and accessories for the construction equipment market. The CCF business also purchases specialty concrete cutting saws and accessories from other manufacturers and markets them to CCF customers through our global sales and distribution network.
	The Corporate and Other category also includes the costs of providing certain centralized administrative functions, including accounting, banking, our continuous improvement program, credit management, executive management, finance, information systems, insurance, legal, our mergers and acquisitions program, treasury, and other functions. Costs of centrally provided shared services are allocated to business units based on various drivers, such as revenues, purchases, headcount, computer software licenses, and other relevant measures of the use of such services. We also include facility closure and restructuring costs recognized within this Corporate and Other category because we do not consider such events to be ongoing aspects of our business segments’ activities. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The following table presents selected financial information by segment for the periods indicated:
	Segment Information	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
	Sales:
	FLAG	$	142,360		$	165,215
	FRAG	55,891			59,881
	Corporate and other	7,739			6,863
	Total sales	$	205,990		$	231,959
	Contribution to operating income:
	FLAG	$	18,255		$	28,077
	FRAG	(1,921		)	(899		)
	Corporate and other	(5,503		)	(6,390		)
	Total operating income	$	10,831		$	20,788
	Depreciation and amortization:
	FLAG	$	6,563		$	6,516
	FRAG	3,580			3,832
	Corporate and other	848			796
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	10,991		$	11,144

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	NOTE 15: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015		2014
	Cash paid for:
	Interest	$	3,722	$	2,832
	Income taxes, net	3,715		5,366
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Net timing difference on cash payments for purchases of PP&E	$	2,288	$	(883	)
	The purchase price of the Pentruder acquisition included assumption of a liability of $0.3 million, payable in three annual installments through January 2017. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we collected $0.1 million previously held in escrow from the sale of our Forestry Division in 2007.

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK	NOTE 16: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Under U.S. GAAP, the framework for measuring fair value is based on independent observable inputs of market data and follows the hierarchy below:
	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2 – Significant observable inputs based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-based valuations for which all significant assumptions are observable.
	Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	Senior Credit Facility. The fair value of the senior credit facility principal outstanding is determined by reference to prices of recent transactions for similar debt. The estimated fair values of the senior credit facility loans as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are presented below:
	Fair Value of Debt	31-Mar-15					31-Dec-14
	(Amounts in thousands)	Carrying			Fair Value		Carrying			Fair Value
		Amount			Level 2		Amount			Level 2
	Senior credit facility debt	$	418,665		$	410,292	$	380,953		$	371,429
	Derivative Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Hedging. The Company has manufacturing and/or distribution operations in Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Japan, Russia, and the U.S. Foreign currency exchange rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the U.S. Dollar value of certain balance sheet positions denominated in foreign currencies, and by affecting the translated amounts of revenues and expenses. The Company executes regular cash receipts and payments with its foreign subsidiaries and is exposed to changes in exchange rates from these transactions, which may adversely affect its results of operations and financial position.
	The Company manages a portion of its foreign currency exchange rate exposures with derivative financial instruments. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The Company’s objective in executing these hedging instruments is to minimize earnings volatility resulting from translation and re-measurement of foreign currency denominated transactions. The effective portion of the gains or losses on these contracts due to changes in fair value is initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently reclassified into net earnings when the contracts mature and the Company settles the hedged payment. The classification of effective hedge results is the same in the Consolidated Statements of Income as that of the underlying exposure. These contracts are highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates.
	The cumulative unrealized pre-tax loss on these derivative contracts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets was $2.1 million and $0.8 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The unrealized pre-tax loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss is expected to be recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income during the next twelve months. See Note 11 for amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income at the maturity of these foreign currency derivative contracts.
	Gains and losses on these foreign currency derivative financial instruments are offset in net earnings by the effects of currency exchange rate changes on the underlying transactions, upon settlement. Through March 31, 2015, the Company has not recognized in earnings any amount from these contracts as a result of hedge ineffectiveness. The aggregate notional amount of these foreign currency contracts outstanding was $36.1 million at March 31, 2015 and $35.9 million at December 31, 2014.
	Derivative Financial Instruments and Interest Rates. The senior credit facility agreement included a requirement to fix or cap interest rates for certain periods on 35% of the outstanding principal on our term loan. We entered into a series of interest rate swap contracts whereby the interest rate we pay is fixed at between 4.15% and 4.20% on $100.0 million of term loan principal through varying maturity dates between December 2014 and August 2016. These interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Through March 31, 2015, the Company has not recognized in earnings any amount from these contracts as a result of hedge ineffectiveness.
	Derivatives held by the Company are summarized as follows:
	Derivative Financial Instruments	Carrying Value on Consolidated Balance			Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value							Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(Amounts in thousands)	Sheets			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Classification
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	31-Mar-15
	Current Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(1,265	)	—		$	(1,265	)	—		Accrued expenses
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	(2,119		)	—		(2,119		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Long-Term Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(450	)	—		$	(450	)	—		Other liabilities
	31-Dec-14
	Current Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(1,265	)	$	—	$	(1,265	)	$	—	Accrued expenses
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	(767		)	—		(767		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Long-Term Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(496	)	—		$	(496	)	—		Other liabilities
	The fair value of the interest rate swap agreements was determined using a market approach based on daily market prices of similar instruments issued by financial institutions in an active market. The fair value of the foreign currency hedge agreements was determined using Black's option pricing model, which utilizes inputs such as market quoted foreign exchange rates, implied volatility, and the risk-free rate. The counterparties to the above mentioned derivative instruments are major financial institutions. The Company evaluates nonperformance risk of its counterparties in calculating fair value adjustments at each reporting period and considers the risk of nonperformance as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 to be minimal.
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , there were no offsetting derivative amounts netted in our assets and liabilities. The Company also does not have any cash collateral received or due under any financial instrument agreement.
	Other Financial Instruments. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The carrying amount of accounts receivable approximates fair value because the maturity period is short and the Company has reduced the carrying amount to the estimated net realizable value with an allowance for doubtful accounts. The carrying amount of accounts payable approximates fair value because the short-term nature of the obligations.
	Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements. The Company also measures the fair value of certain assets on a non-recurring basis, when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may be impaired. These assets include goodwill, intangible assets, and PP&E. As of March 31, 2015, none of these assets are carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at currently measured fair value.

May_2015_Senior_Credit_Facilit

May 2015 Senior Credit Facility (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
May 2015 Senior Credit Facility	NOTE 17: MAY 2015 SENIOR CREDIT FACILITY
	On May 5, 2015, the Company entered into a new senior credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent to the Lenders, Swing Line Lender, and Letter of Credit Issuer (the "New Facility"). The Company repaid all amounts outstanding under the existing senior credit facility upon closing the New Facility. The New Facility includes a revolving credit facility of $300 million and a term loan of $300 million. The Company also has the ability, subject to certain limitations, to increase either the term loan or revolving credit facility by up to a total of $200 million. The New Facility matures on May 5, 2020. The term loan requires quarterly principal payments of $3.8 million and a final principal payment on the maturity date of $225 million. Once repaid, term loan principal may not be re-borrowed. There are also requirements for mandatory principal repayments under certain circumstances, including disposition of significant assets, recovery of insurance proceeds to the extent not reinvested, issuance of new debt, and cash proceeds from Extraordinary Receipts (as defined in the related agreement). The Company may also repay principal borrowed under the facility at any time. Any unpaid principal outstanding under the revolving facility is due in its entirety on the maturity date.
	Interest is due periodically and interest rates are variable based on a margin added to the LIBOR Rate, or a Base Rate, as defined in the related agreement. The margin added to these reference rates is variable depending on the Company's Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the related agreement, calculated on a twelve month trailing basis. The margin varies from 1.25% to 2.25% above the LIBOR Rate, and from 0.25% to 1.25% above the Base Rate, as the Company's Consolidated Leverage Ratio varies from 1.25 or lower to 3.50 or higher.
	The New Facility includes various covenants and restrictions, including a Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of 1.25 and a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio initially set at 4.25, which decreases periodically over the term of the agreement until the final maximum level of 3.50 is reached on March 31, 2018. The loan is secured by essentially the same collateral and guarantees as the previous senior credit facility, as described in Note 6. The Company expects to incur fees and expenses related to this transaction of between $4.8 million and $5.4 million. In addition, as of March 31, 2015, the Company has $2.8 million in unamortized deferred financing costs from its previous senior credit facility included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation. The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Blount International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Blount” or the “Company”) and are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.” and "U.S. GAAP"). Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows for the periods presented. However, the results of operations included in such financial statements may not necessarily be indicative of annual results.
	The accompanying financial data as of March 31, 2015 and for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 has been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations covering interim reporting. The December 31, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires that management make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities as of the dates of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We base our estimates on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management routinely and frequently evaluates and updates these estimates and assumptions and it is reasonably possible that these estimates and assumptions will change in the future.
Accounts Receivable, net	. The Company estimates the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collectible and records an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is presented net with accounts receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $2.6 million and $2.9 million, respectively. It is reasonably possible that actual collection experience may differ significantly from management's estimate.
Accumulated Depreciation	Accumulated Depreciation. The Company reports property, plant, and equipment ("PP&E") net of accumulated depreciation on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Accumulated depreciation was $293.4 million and $288.2 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements. On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is currently effective for the Company on January 1, 2017, although the FASB has proposed a one year deferral for the new standard. Early application is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires an entity to present debt issuance costs on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability, similar to the current presentation of debt discounts or premiums, instead of as a separate asset. The debt issuance costs will continue to be amortized to interest expense under the new guidance. The new guidance is effective for Blount on January 1, 2016, and requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented. This guidance will affect the Company's presentation of other assets and long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Reclassifications	.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of inventories	Inventories consisted of the following:
	Inventories	March 31,		December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015		2014
	Raw materials and supplies	$	20,023	$	21,119
	Work in process	18,176		19,616
	Finished goods	133,102		122,837
	Total inventories	$	171,301	$	163,572

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of intangible assets	The following table summarizes intangible assets related to acquisitions:
				March 31, 2015								31-Dec-14
		Useful		Gross								Gross
	Intangible Assets	Life		Carrying				Accumulated				Carrying				Accumulated
	(Amounts in thousands)	In Years		Amount				Amortization				Amount				Amortization
	Goodwill	Indefinite		$	142,116			$	—			$	142,468			$	—
	Trademarks and trade names	Indefinite		36,633				—				37,128				—
	Total with indefinite lives			178,749				—				179,596				—
	Distribution and non-compete agreements	7-Feb		6,092				1,974				6,092				1,789
	Patents	13-Nov		5,320				2,530				5,320				2,422
	Customer relationships	19-Oct		106,044				56,080				106,754				54,108
	Other	5-Jan		2,687				2,616				2,912				2,835
	Total with finite lives			120,143				63,200				121,078				61,154
	Total intangible assets			$	298,892			$	63,200			$	300,674			$	61,154
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
	Goodwill	Forestry, Lawn, and Garden Segment				Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Segment				Corporate				Total
	(Amounts in thousands)									and Other
	31-Dec-14	$	64,174			$	78,061			$	233			$	142,468
	Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates	(351		)		—				(1		)		(352		)
	31-Mar-15	$	63,823			$	78,061			$	232			$	142,116
	Total impairment recognized to date	$	1,912			$	20,853			$	—			$	22,765
Schedule of amortization expense for intangible assets	Amortization expense for intangible assets, included in cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was as follows:
	Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015				2014
	Amortization expense	$	2,808			$	3,182

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
	Maximum Leverage Ratio
	Less than 4.00		Between 4.00 and 4.50		4.50 or above
	LIBOR + 2.50%		LIBOR + 3.00%		LIBOR + 3.50%
	Index Rate + 1.50%		Index Rate + 2.00%		Index Rate + 2.50%
Components of long-term debt	Debt consisted of the following:
	Debt	March 31,				December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015				2014
	Revolving credit facility	$	176,875			$	135,500
	Term Loans	241,790				245,453
	Capital lease obligations	3,098				3,250
	Total Debt	421,763				384,203
	Less current maturities	(15,129		)		(15,131		)
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	406,634			$	369,072
	Weighted average interest rate at end of period	2.69		%		2.7		%

Recovered_Sheet1

Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost
		Three Months Ended March 31,
	Post-Employment Benefit Plan Expense	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(Amounts in thousands)	Pension Benefits						Other Benefits
	Service cost	$	1,378		$	1,075		$	58		$	48
	Interest cost	2,747			2,812			275			283
	Expected return on plan assets	(4,011		)	(3,781		)	—			—
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	2,397			1,499			293			187
	Amortization of prior service cost	—			—			(360		)	(360		)
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	2,511		$	1,605		$	266		$	158

Financial_Guarantees_and_Commi1

Financial Guarantees and Commitments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Guarantees and Commitments [Abstract]
Summary of financial guarantees and commitments	Significant financial guarantees and other commercial commitments are as follows:
	Financial Guarantees and Commitments	March 31,			December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
	Letters of credit outstanding	$	2,988		$	2,988
	Other financial guarantees	2,546			4,077
	Total financial guarantees and commitments	$	5,534		$	7,065
Schedule of Warranty Reserve	Changes in the warranty reserve were as follows:
	Product Warranty Reserves	Three Months Ended
	(Amounts in thousands)	31-Mar-15
	Balance at beginning of period	$	1,473
	Accrued warranty expense	443
	Payments made (in cash or in-kind)	(541		)
	Balance at end of period	$	1,375

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Income Disclosure [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, and changes in the period	The following table summarizes accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of related income taxes:
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain	March 31,			December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
	Pension and post-retirement benefits	$	(79,837	)	$	(81,464	)
	Unrealized losses on derivative instruments	(2,400		)	(1,589		)
	Foreign currency translation	(9,862		)	432
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(92,099	)	$	(82,621	)
	The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of income taxes, for the period indicated:
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Pension and other post-employment benefits			Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments				Foreign currency translation adjustment			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at beginning of period	$	(81,464	)	$	(1,589	)		$	432		$	(82,621	)
	Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	106			(1,282		)		(10,294		)	(11,470		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	1,521			471				—			1,992
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,627			(811		)		(10,294		)	(9,478		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at end of period	$	(79,837	)	$	(2,400	)		$	(9,862	)	$	(92,099	)
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Pension and other post-employment benefits			Unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments				Foreign currency translation adjustment			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at beginning of period	$	(53,009	)	$	(2,173	)		$	11,607		$	(43,575	)
	Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications	95			(377		)		(47		)	(329		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to Consolidated Statement of Income	884			381				—			1,265
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	979			4				(47		)	936
	Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) at end of period	$	(52,030	)	$	(2,169	)		$	11,560		$	(42,639	)
Summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income	The following table summarizes the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the Consolidated Statements of Income:
	Reclassifications From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss to Income	Three Months Ended						Affected line item in Consolidated
		March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014			Statements of Income
	Unrealized losses on derivative instruments:
	Foreign currency hedge losses	$	(751	)	$	(610	)	Cost of goods sold
	Income tax benefit	280			229			Provision for income taxes
	Unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net	$	(471	)	$	(381	)
	Pension and other post-employment benefits amortization:
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	$	(2,690	)	$	(1,686	)	Cost of goods sold and Selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A")
	Amortization of prior period service cost	360			360			Cost of goods sold and SG&A
	Income tax benefit	809			442			Provision for income taxes
	Pension and other post-employment benefits amortization, net	$	(1,521	)	$	(884	)
	Total reclassifications for the period, net	$	(1,992	)	$	(1,265	)

Common_Stock_Tables

Common Stock (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes activity under the share repurchase program for the periods indicated:
	Share Repurchase Program	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands, except share data)	2015		2014
	Shares repurchased	1,067,653		—
	Average price per share	$	15.11	$	—
	Total expended	$	16,136	$	—
Shares used in the denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share computations	Shares used in the denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations were as follows:
	Earnings Per Share	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Shares in thousands)	2015		2014
	Actual weighted average common shares outstanding	49,355		49,631
	Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents	786		616
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	50,141		50,247
	Options and stock appreciation rights ("SARs") excluded from computation as anti-dilutive	1,645		2,677
	Unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units ("RSUs") considered to be participating securities	297		383
	Effect of allocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities under the two class method:
	Basic earnings per share	$	—	$	—
	Diluted earnings per share	$	—	$	—

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule of stock-based compensation awards	The Company made the following stock-based compensation awards in the periods indicated:
	Stock-Based Compensation	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
	SARs granted (number of shares)	891			749
	RSUs granted (number of shares)	146			150
	Aggregate fair value at time of grant; SARs	$	4,427		$	4,346
	Aggregate fair value at time of grant; RSUs	$	1,899		$	1,862
Assumptions used to estimate fair value of SARs issued	The following assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of SARs using the Black-Scholes option valuation model in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
	Assumptions Used to Value SARs	2015		2014
	Estimated average life	6 years		6 years
	Risk-free interest rate	1.70%		1.90%
	Expected and weighted average volatility	36.80%		46.80%
	Dividend yield	0.00%		0.00%
	Estimated forfeiture rate	8.45%		4.29%
	Weighted average exercise price	$13.02		$12.44
	Weighted average grant date fair value	$4.97		$5.80

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of selected financial information by segment	The following table presents selected financial information by segment for the periods indicated:
	Segment Information	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015			2014
	Sales:
	FLAG	$	142,360		$	165,215
	FRAG	55,891			59,881
	Corporate and other	7,739			6,863
	Total sales	$	205,990		$	231,959
	Contribution to operating income:
	FLAG	$	18,255		$	28,077
	FRAG	(1,921		)	(899		)
	Corporate and other	(5,503		)	(6,390		)
	Total operating income	$	10,831		$	20,788
	Depreciation and amortization:
	FLAG	$	6,563		$	6,516
	FRAG	3,580			3,832
	Corporate and other	848			796
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	10,991		$	11,144

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa1

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information
	Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Three Months Ended March 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015		2014
	Cash paid for:
	Interest	$	3,722	$	2,832
	Income taxes, net	3,715		5,366
	Non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Net timing difference on cash payments for purchases of PP&E	$	2,288	$	(883	)

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Estimated fair values of senior credit facility loans	The estimated fair values of the senior credit facility loans as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are presented below:
	Fair Value of Debt	31-Mar-15					31-Dec-14
	(Amounts in thousands)	Carrying			Fair Value		Carrying			Fair Value
		Amount			Level 2		Amount			Level 2
	Senior credit facility debt	$	418,665		$	410,292	$	380,953		$	371,429
Summary of derivatives held by the company	Derivatives held by the Company are summarized as follows:
	Derivative Financial Instruments	Carrying Value on Consolidated Balance			Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value							Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(Amounts in thousands)	Sheets			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Classification
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	31-Mar-15
	Current Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(1,265	)	—		$	(1,265	)	—		Accrued expenses
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	(2,119		)	—		(2,119		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Long-Term Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(450	)	—		$	(450	)	—		Other liabilities
	31-Dec-14
	Current Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(1,265	)	$	—	$	(1,265	)	$	—	Accrued expenses
	Foreign currency hedge agreements	(767		)	—		(767		)	—		Accrued expenses
	Long-Term Liabilities:
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(496	)	—		$	(496	)	—		Other liabilities

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	288.2		$293.40
Allowance for doubtful accounts	2.9		$2.60
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	3.00%
Customer A [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	9.40%	13.70%

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Gross		$298,892,000	$300,674,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	200,000
Pentruder [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Date of Acquisition [Abstract]		29-Jan-14
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Gross		$5,200,000

Facility_Closure_and_Restructu1

Facility Closure and Restructuring Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
2013 Facility Consolidation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		$9.40
Direct costs incurred before reclassifications	0.8
2014 Facility Consolidation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date		1.6
Direct costs incurred before reclassifications	0.7
Non Cash Transition Costs [Member] | 2014 Facility Consolidation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			0.5
Cash transition costs including severance and moving [Member] | 2013 Facility Consolidation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			4
Direct costs incurred before reclassifications	0.5
Cash transition costs including severance and moving [Member] | 2014 Facility Consolidation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			1.1
Noncash Impairment and Accelerated Depreciation Charges [Member] | 2013 Facility Consolidation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date			$5.40

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials and supplies	$20,023	$21,119
Work in progress	18,176	19,616
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves	133,102	122,837
Total inventories	$171,301	$163,572

Intangible_Assets_Details

Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of intangible assets
Goodwill	142,116	$142,468
Trademarks and trade names	36,633	37,128
Total with indefinite lives	178,749	179,596
Total with finite lives, Gross Amount	120,143	121,078
Total intangible assets, Gross Amount	298,892	300,674
Total with finite lives, Accumulated Amortization	63,200	61,154
Covenants not to compete
Summary of intangible assets
Total with finite lives, Gross Amount	6,092	6,092
Total with finite lives, Accumulated Amortization	1,974	1,789
Covenants not to compete | Minimum
Summary of intangible assets
Life in Years	2 years
Covenants not to compete | Maximum
Summary of intangible assets
Life in Years	7 years
Patents
Summary of intangible assets
Total with finite lives, Gross Amount	5,320	5,320
Total with finite lives, Accumulated Amortization	2,530	2,422
Patents | Minimum
Summary of intangible assets
Life in Years	11 years
Patents | Maximum
Summary of intangible assets
Life in Years	13 years
Manufacturing technology
Summary of intangible assets
Total with finite lives, Gross Amount	106,044	106,754
Total with finite lives, Accumulated Amortization	56,080	54,108
Trademarks
Summary of intangible assets
Total with finite lives, Gross Amount	2,687	2,912
Total with finite lives, Accumulated Amortization	2,616	$2,835
Trademarks | Minimum
Summary of intangible assets
Life in Years	1 year
Trademarks | Maximum
Summary of intangible assets
Life in Years	5 years
Customer relationships, including backlog | Minimum
Summary of intangible assets
Life in Years	10 years
Customer relationships, including backlog | Maximum
Summary of intangible assets
Life in Years	19 years

Intangible_Assets_Details_1

Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$2,808	$3,182
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense			$5,800	$6,900	$8,200	$9,800	$11,200

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A

Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$142,116,000		$142,468,000
Goodwill, Acquired During Period		200,000
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-352,000
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	22,765,000
Forestry, Lawn, and Garden Segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	63,823,000		64,174,000
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-351,000
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	1,912,000
Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	78,061,000		78,061,000
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	20,853,000
Corporate and Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	232,000		233,000
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	-1,000
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	$0

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A1

Intangible Assets Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$21.10

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015								Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$97,500,000
Components of long-term debt
Revolving credit facility borrowings	176,875,000								135,500,000
Term loans	241,790,000								245,453,000
Debt and capital lease obligation of PBL	3,098,000								3,250,000
Total debt	421,763,000								384,203,000
Less current maturities	-15,129,000								-15,131,000
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$406,634,000								$369,072,000
Weighted average interest rate at end of period	2.69%								2.70%
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.05%
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	NOTE 6: DEBT
	Debt consisted of the following:
	Debt	March 31,				December 31,
	(Amounts in thousands)	2015				2014
	Revolving credit facility	$	176,875			$	135,500
	Term Loans	241,790				245,453
	Capital lease obligations	3,098				3,250
	Total Debt	421,763				384,203
	Less current maturities	(15,129		)		(15,131		)
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities	$	406,634			$	369,072
	Weighted average interest rate at end of period	2.69		%		2.7		%
	The Company has entered into a series of interest rate swap agreements as required by the senior credit facility agreement. The interest rate swap agreements fix the interest rate the Company will pay at between 4.15% and 4.20% on $100.0 million of the term loan principal. The interest rate swap agreements mature in August 2016. The weighted average interest rate at March 31, 2015, including the effect of the interest rate swap agreements, is 3.05%. See Note 16 for further discussion of the interest rate swap agreements.
	Senior Credit Facilities. The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blount, Inc., maintained senior credit facilities with General Electric Capital Corporation as Agent for the Lenders and also as a lender, which have been amended and restated on several occasions. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the senior credit facilities consisted of a revolving credit facility and a term loan. See Note 17 for a description of the Company's new senior credit facility entered into in May 2015.
	Terms of Senior Credit Facilities as of March 31, 2015. The revolving credit facility provided for total available borrowings of up to $400.0 million, reduced by outstanding letters of credit, and further limited by a specific leverage ratio. As of March 31, 2015, the Company had the ability to borrow an additional $97.5 million under the terms of the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit facility bears interest at a floating rate, which, at the option of the Company, may be either the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or an Index Rate, as defined in the credit agreement, plus an additional amount as outlined in the table below.
	Maximum Leverage Ratio
	Less than 4.00		Between 4.00 and 4.50		4.50 or above
	LIBOR + 2.50%		LIBOR + 3.00%		LIBOR + 3.50%
	Index Rate + 1.50%		Index Rate + 2.00%		Index Rate + 2.50%
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company's leverage ratio was below the 4.00 threshold. Interest is payable on the individual maturity dates for each LIBOR-based borrowing and monthly on index rate-based borrowings. Any outstanding principal was due in its entirety on the maturity date of August 31, 2016.
	The term loan facility bears interest under the same terms as the revolving credit facility and also was due to mature on August 31, 2016. The term loan facility required quarterly principal payments of $3.7 million, with a final payment of $219.8 million due on the maturity date. Once repaid, principal under the term loan facility could not be re-borrowed.
	The amended and restated senior credit facilities contained financial covenants, including, as of March 31, 2015:
	•	Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and certain adjustments defined in the credit agreement (“Adjusted EBITDA”) divided by cash payments for interest, taxes, capital expenditures, scheduled debt principal payments, and certain other items, calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. The minimum fixed charge coverage ratio is set at 1.15.
	•	Maximum leverage ratio, defined as total debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA, calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. The maximum leverage ratio is set at 3.75 through June 30, 2015, 3.50 through September 30, 2015, 3.25 through December 31, 2015, and 3.00 thereafter.
	In addition, there are covenants, restrictions, or limitations relating to acquisitions, investments, loans and advances, indebtedness, dividends on our stock, the sale or repurchase of our stock, the sale of assets, and other categories. In the opinion of management, the Company was not out of compliance with any covenants as of December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Non-compliance with these covenants is an event of default under the terms of the credit agreement, and could result in severe limitations to our overall liquidity, and the term loan lenders could require immediate repayment of outstanding amounts, potentially requiring the sale of a sufficient amount of our assets to repay the outstanding loans.
	The amended and restated senior credit facilities may be prepaid at any time without penalty. There could also be additional mandatory repayment requirements related to the sale of Company assets, the issuance of stock under certain circumstances, or upon the Company’s annual generation of excess cash flow, as defined in the credit agreement. No additional mandatory payments were required in the three months ended March 31, 2015 or March 31, 2014 under these credit agreement requirements. Our senior credit facility agreement does not contain any provisions that would require early payment due to any adverse change in our credit rating.
	The senior credit facility debt is incurred by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Blount, Inc. The Company and all of its domestic subsidiaries other than Blount, Inc. guarantee Blount, Inc.’s obligations under the senior credit facilities. The obligations under the senior credit facilities are collateralized by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of Blount, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries, as well as a pledge of all of Blount, Inc.’s capital stock held by Blount International, Inc. and all of the stock of domestic subsidiaries held by Blount, Inc. Blount, Inc. has also pledged 65% of the stock of its direct non-domestic subsidiaries as additional collateral.
	Capital Lease Obligations. The Company has entered into various equipment and building leases which are classified as capital leases under U.S. GAAP. The Company's capital leases have terms ending in 2018 and 2019. Minimum annual lease payments total $0.6 million. The weighted average implied interest rate on our capital leases is 5.22%, resulting in a total of $0.4 million of imputed interest over the terms of the lease obligations. The equipment lease terms include early buyouts after five and six years, at the Company's option, at the fair value of the equipment at that time. The leased assets and the lease obligations were recorded at their fair values on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the commencement of each lease term.

Debt_Details_Textual

Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loans		$241,790,000	$245,453,000
Maximum borrowings		97,500,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months		600,000
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		3.05%
Interest Expense, Lessee, Assets under Capital Lease	400,000
Term loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Quarterly principal payment required		3,700,000
Final payment due on maturity date		219,800,000
Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowings		400,000,000
Maturity date		31-Aug-16
Senior Credit Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of pledge of stock as additional collateral		65.00%
Senior Credit Facilities | After December 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fixed charge coverage ratio		1.15
Senior Credit Facilities | Through June 30, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum leverage ratio		3.75
Senior Credit Facilities | Through September 30, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum leverage ratio		3.5
Senior Credit Facilities | Through December 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum leverage ratio		3.25
Senior Credit Facilities | After December 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum leverage ratio		3
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loans		$100,000,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate		5.22%
Interest Rate Cap [Member] | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		4.15%
Interest Rate Cap [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate		4.20%

Pension_and_Other_PostEmployme1

Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Amortization of net actuarial losses	($2,690)	($1,686)
Pension Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	1,378	1,075
Interest cost	2,747	2,812
Expected return on plan assets	-4,011	-3,781
Amortization of net actuarial losses	2,397	1,499
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	2,511	1,605
Other Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	58	48
Interest cost	275	283
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Amortization of net actuarial losses	293	187
Amortization of prior service cost	-360	-360
Total net periodic benefit cost	$266	$158

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	32.60%	35.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount	$0.20
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent			34.00%

Financial_Guarantees_and_Commi2

Financial Guarantees and Commitments (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of financial guarantees and commitments
Letters of credit outstanding	$2,988	$2,988
Other financial guarantees	2,546	4,077
Total financial guarantees and commitments	$5,534	$7,065

Financial_Guarantees_and_Commi3

Financial Guarantees and Commitments Changes in the warranty reserve (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in Warranty Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$1,473
Accrued warranty expense	443
Payments made (in cash or in-kind)	-541
Balance at end of period	$1,375

Contingent_Liabilities_Conting

Contingent Liabilities Contingent Liabilities (Details) (Product Liability And Environmental Remediation Costs, USD $)	3 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value	$3		$3.10
Pasco Sanitary Landfill Site [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value	2.5		2.3
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies	$0.30
Subsequent Event [Member] | Pasco Sanitary Landfill Site [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual, Pro Rata Participation Level		1.10%

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	($11,470)	($329)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	1,992	1,265
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-9,478	936
Pensions and postretirement benefits
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	-81,464	-53,009
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	106	95
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	1,521	884
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	1,627	979
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	-79,837	-52,030
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	-1,589	-2,173
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-1,282	-377
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	471	381
Unrealized losses	-811	4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	-2,400	-2,169
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of period	432	11,607
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-10,294	-47
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-10,294	-47
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period	($9,862)	$11,560

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of sales	($150,663)	($165,066)
Provision for income taxes	-4,383	-5,716
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	-44,496	-44,568
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-9,478	936
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	142,297		157,557
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-11,470	-329
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	1,992	1,265
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-2,400	-2,169	-1,589	-2,173
Unrealized losses	-811	4
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-1,282	-377
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	471	381
Pensions and postretirement benefits
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-79,837	-52,030	-81,464	-53,009
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	1,627	979
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	106	95
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	1,521	884
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-9,862	11,560	432	11,607
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-10,294	-47
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-10,294	-47
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	0	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Unrealized losses	-1,294
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	-92,099	-42,639	-82,621	-43,575
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income | Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of sales	-751	-610
Provision for income taxes	280	229
Net reclassifications for the period	-1,992	-1,265
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income | Pensions and postretirement benefits
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	809	442
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	-2,690	-1,686
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Prior Service Cost [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	360	360
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net [Member] [Domain] | Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of sales	-471	-381
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net [Member] [Domain] | Pensions and postretirement benefits
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	($1,521)	($884)

Common_Stock_Details

Common Stock (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Aug. 06, 2014
Shares used in the denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations
Actual weighted average common shares outstanding	49,355	49,631
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents	786	616
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	50,141	50,247
Options and stock appreciation rights ("SARs") excluded from computation as anti-dilutive because they are out-of-the-money	1,645	2,677
Unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units ("RSUs") considered to be participating securities	297	383
Effect (decrease) of allocation of undistributed earnings (net income) to the participating securities under the two class method:
Basic earnings per share	$0	$0
Diluted earnings per share	$0	$0
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$75

Common_Stock_Shares_Repurchase

Common Stock Shares Repurchase Program (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		8 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Average price per share	$15.11	$0
Total expended	$16,136,000	$0
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	16,136,000	0	20,000,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares			1,308,674
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	55,000,000		55,000,000
Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares repurchased	1,068,000	0
Total expended	$10,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Schedule of stock-based compensation awards
Granted (number of shares)	891	749
Aggregate fair value; at time of grant	$4,427	$4,346
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Schedule of stock-based compensation awards
Granted (number of shares)	146	150
Aggregate fair value; at time of grant	$1,899	$1,862

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Minimum
Assumption used to estimate fair value of SARs issued :
Expected volatility		49.40%
Maximum
Assumption used to estimate fair value of SARs issued :
Expected volatility		49.60%
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Assumption used to estimate fair value of SARs issued :
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term	6 years	6 years
Risk-free interest rate	1.70%	1.90%
Expected volatility	36.80%	46.80%
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Estimated forfeiture rate	8.45%	4.29%
Weighted average exercise price	$13.02	$12.44
Weighted average grant date fair value	$4.97	$5.80

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Vesting period of shares granted to employees	3 years
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$10.60
Weighted average period for recognition of stock-based compensation expense (months)	28 months
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Term of shares granted (years)	10 years

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary of selected financial information by segment
Sales	$205,990	$231,959
Operating income (loss)	10,831	20,788
Depreciation and amortization	10,991	11,144
FLAG
Summary of selected financial information by segment
Sales	142,360	165,215
Operating income (loss)	18,255	28,077
Depreciation and amortization	6,563	6,516
FRAG
Summary of selected financial information by segment
Sales	55,891	59,881
Operating income (loss)	-1,921	-899
Depreciation and amortization	3,580	3,832
Corporate and Other
Summary of selected financial information by segment
Sales	7,739	6,863
Operating income (loss)	-5,503	-6,390
Depreciation and amortization	$848	$796

Segment_Information_Details_Te

Segment Information (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment		$21.10
Other information
Number of countries in which products are sold	110
Percentage of sales shipped to customers outside of the U.S.	54.00%
Number of operating segments	2
Carlton [Member]
Other information
Percentage of Consolidated Sales	69.10%
Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture Segment
Other information
Percentage of Consolidated Sales	27.10%
Concrete Cutting and Finishing [Member]
Other information
Percentage of Consolidated Sales	3.80%

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Informa2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]
Escrow Deposits Related to Property Sales		$100,000
Schedule of Supplemental cash flow information
Interest paid	3,722,000	2,832,000
Income taxes paid, net	3,715,000	5,366,000
Capital Lease Obligations	2,288,000	-883,000
Pentruder [Member]
Other Significant Noncash Transactions [Line Items]
Accrued Salaries	$300,000

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior credit facility debt	$418,665	$380,953
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Senior credit facility debt	$410,292	$371,429

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Details 2) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	$0	$0
Other Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	-450	-496
Other Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 1 | Foreign currency hedge agreements
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	-1,265	-1,265
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 2 | Foreign currency hedge agreements
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	-2,119	-767
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 | Interest rate hedge agreements [Member]
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	0	0
Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Level 3 | Foreign currency hedge agreements
Summary of derivatives held by the company
Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value	$0	$0

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Instru4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Details Textual) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate notional amount of Foreign currency contracts outstanding	$36.10	$35.90
Principal term loan	100
Foreign currency hedge agreements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]
Cumulative unrealized pre-tax loss on derivative contracts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	2.1		0.8
Aggregate notional amount of Foreign currency contracts outstanding
Interest Rate Cap [Member] | Minimum
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	4.15%
Interest Rate Cap [Member] | Maximum
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	4.20%
Senior Credit Facilities
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Concentration of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage of outstanding principal on term loans comprising interest rate agreements	35.00%

May_2015_Senior_Credit_Facilit1

May 2015 Senior Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		25 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2015	5-May-20	Mar. 31, 2015	5-May-15
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$97,500,000
2014 Senior Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net				2,800,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					200,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	5-May-20
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment Terms, Balloon Payment to be Paid			225,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member] | Revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity					300,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity					300,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal		3,800,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Date Range Seven [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio		1.25
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | Date Range Eleven [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Leverage Ratio		4.25	3.5
Subsequent Event [Member] | Minimum Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Leverage Ratio		1.25
Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Leverage Ratio		3.5
Subsequent Event [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.25%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net					5,400,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.25%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.25%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Minimum | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net					$4,800,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Minimum | Base Rate [Member] | May 2015 Senior Credit Facility [Member] | BANK OF AMERICA - MERRILL LYNCH ATS [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.25%