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As a nonprofit association, AKTI’s role is to be the reasonable and responsible advocate for the knife-making and knife-using community, providing the focal point for sensible evolution, development, and the consistent enforcement of knife legislation. Knives are important tools first.

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Imagine Your Life Without a Knifeā„ 

The American Knife & Tool Institute has been the advocacy voice of the entire knife community since 1998, ensuring that Americans will always be able to make, buy, sell, own, carry and use knives and edged tools. AKTI is recognized worldwide as the most respected, credible and accurate source of knife legislation information, legislative input, and industry information. We have a successful, proven record of accomplishments in making effective changes to restrictive knife laws and promoting reasonable and responsible laws and enforcement.

Auction

Buck Knives Model 119 Special sheath knife for the June 2013 fundraising auction of the American Knife and Tool Institute.

Support the American Knife and Tool Institute and bid on this Buck Knives Model 119 Special in the June Auction. Proceeds from the AKTI monthly auction support the organization’s legislative efforts to ensure your right to own and carry the knife of your choice.

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SOG-Gunny Fixed Blade

You could win this SOG Gunny Fixed Blade Knife. Join or Renew between January 1 and December 2013. More »

Latest News

  • Jun. 8 — New York 2013 Bill Will Ease Gravity Knife Issues

    What exactly is a gravity knife, and why should possession of one be considered a crime? The New York Assembly will consider a bill this week introduced by Member Dan Quart (D-73) to decriminalize possession of a gravity knife. This would remove an issue faced by workers and recreational knife users who carry assisted opening or easy opening knives.

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Legislation

American Knife and Tool Institute president Goldie Russell meets with Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor in his office in Washington, D.C.

AKTI monitors laws and regulations on the national level and in all 50 states. Read about our successes ensuring your right to own, carry and use knives and edged tools.