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AKTI's Role:

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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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

Full-size Black KA-BAR, Straight Edge knife for the May 2013 fundraising auction of the American Knife and Tool Institute.

The May auction features KA-BAR’s practical, all-purpose utility knife with ergonomically designed slip-resistant handle.

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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 »

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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.