Tape Measures with Logo and Engraved Pocket Knives: A Guide

Tape measures with a logo in our catalogue start from EUR 2.64 per piece (Score 5 m tape measure, price excl. VAT), while laser-engraved pocket knives start from EUR 3.90 per piece. Both product groups are among the most practical gifts for builders, property managers, building material suppliers and tradespeople, because they end up in a tool bag and get used every day, rather than sitting on a shelf. The standard lead time for an order is 6–10 business days: 4–7 days for production with printing plus 2–3 days for delivery.

Why a tape measure and knife work better than a standard souvenir

Construction and trading companies usually look for a gift that the client or partner will actually pick up and use. A tape measure with a logo gets used several times a day on site, and the logo on the side of the casing is seen by the crew, the client and neighbouring subcontractors. A pocket knife with an engraved name lasts even longer — the engraving doesn't wear off and looks the same after five years as it did on day one.

There's also a practical argument in terms of cost: 100 tape measures cost roughly the same as 100 mid-range thermal mugs, but the target audience uses them more often. If you're planning an end-of-year set for tradespeople, a tape measure plus a knife plus a printed T-shirt or hoodie forms a logical gift set, rather than a random one.

Printing methods: what to choose for a tape measure and a knife

Tape measures usually have a plastic casing, so three methods suit them well:

• Pad printing — 1–2 colours, affordable, good for a simple logo or phone number.
• Digital sticker — full colour, suitable for logos with gradients and photos.
• Full-colour doming sticker — a sticker with a transparent polyurethane dome; resistant to scratches and moisture, best suited for construction site conditions.

Pocket knives and multitools are mainly engraved using laser engraving. On metal, this produces a light-coloured outline; on wood, a dark one. The engraving is single-colour, so a multi-coloured logo gets converted into a single-tone silhouette — we always show this in the artwork proof before production.

Printing area

On the casing of a 5 m tape measure, the realistically usable area is usually around 40×25 mm; on a pocket knife blade or handle, it's 30×8 to 50×15 mm. This means a detailed logo with a small slogan won't work well — it's better to use just the mark and the name.

Examples from our catalogue

A few examples from our catalogue:

• Score 5-metre tape measure with belt clip – plastic and metal, available in 3 colours, printed with pad printing, digital or doming stickers, from EUR 2.64 at 100 pcs.
• Rule 5-metre tape measure made of RCS recycled plastic – stainless steel tape and recycled plastic, 1 colour, doming or digital sticker, from EUR 3.74 at 100 pcs.
• Rule 3-metre tape measure made of RCS recycled plastic – a more compact 3 m version of the same series, 1 colour, pad printing or sticker, from EUR 3.09 at 100 pcs.
• Dave pocket knife with belt clip – a folding knife with a belt clip, 1 colour, laser engraving, from EUR 13.29 at 100 pcs.
• Richard 7-function wooden pocket knife – a wooden casing with seven functions, laser engraving, from EUR 3.75 at 100 pcs.

Indicative prices

Prices are listed excl. VAT, per piece, with printing in one location. The exact price depends on quantity, the number of colours and the printing method; the price per piece drops with larger quantities.

For each item in the quote, we list the setup fee separately (printing plate or laser file setup), since it's a one-off charge and is barely noticeable per piece at larger quantities.

How to put together a gift set for a tradesperson

A typical set for a construction company at year-end or for a site opening:

• A 5 m tape measure with a doming sticker — the base item, around EUR 3;
• A wooden 7-function knife with engraving — around EUR 4;
• A tote bag or backpack as packaging;
• A sticker with the company logo and a greeting on the packaging — we print these ourselves at our production facility on Kandavas iela, see the stickers section.

This brings the set to roughly EUR 8–12 per piece, which mostly fits within a B2B gift budget. If you'd like to see more options, you can browse the full range with quantity-based pricing in the promotional products section.

Files and process

Please send your logo as vector artwork (.ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg). For laser engraving, a single-tone vector outline is enough; for full-colour stickers, we use a CMYK file, with raster elements at 300 dpi. If you only have a JPG or PNG, let us know — we can usually redraw a simple logo.

The process is simple: submit a product request on our website or send us an email, and within one business day we'll send you an online quote and a PDF with product images, prices, the printing location, setup fee and lead time for each item. On request, we can prepare a 3D preview with your logo. Production starts once the artwork is approved by email.

Frequently asked questions

How much do tape measures with a logo cost?

Roughly from EUR 2.64 per piece (Score 5 m) to EUR 3.74 (Rule 5 m made of recycled plastic), excl. VAT, with printing in one location. At larger quantities, the price per piece decreases; we provide the exact amount in the quote.

Can I order 10 pieces?

Yes. We also work with small quantities, even 1 piece, but then the one-off setup fee is more noticeable per piece. The most cost-effective threshold for tape measures and knives usually starts at 50–100 pieces.

How long does an order take?

Printed promotional products usually take 6–10 business days: 4–7 days for production depending on quantity, plus 2–3 days for delivery. We look at urgent orders separately — just let us know the date you need it by.

Does laser engraving wear off?

No. The engraving is burnt into the material, so it doesn't rub off or wash away. That's exactly why we recommend it over pad printing for knives and metal tools.

Can a full-colour logo be applied to a tape measure?

Yes, using a digital or doming sticker. A doming sticker with a polyurethane dome is more resistant to scratches and moisture, making it better suited to construction site conditions.

Can you also supply printed workwear in the same order?

Yes. The set is often complemented with workwear or caps with embroidery, and we calculate everything in one quote with a shared lead time.

Email us at info@attaprint.lv or call or message us on WhatsApp at +371 25776699 — let us know the quantity and approximate date, and we'll prepare a quote with prices, printing location and lead time within one business day.