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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.

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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 a 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

Gil Hibben Fighter III knife featured in the American Knife and Tool Institute's monthly fundraising auction for January 2012.

Support the American Knife and Tool Institute and bid on a Hibben III Fighter Bowie Fixed Blade knife from United Cutlery. 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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Latest News

  • Jan. 17 — AKTI to Publish New State of the Industry Report

    The American Knife & Tool Institute (www.AKTI.org) announces that it is preparing to publish and distribute the “AKTI State of the Industry” report. The report in 2007 proved to be instrumental in explaining the impact the industry has on American jobs and the economy to decision-makers.

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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.