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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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SOG Arcitech CF - Membership Drawing SHOT 2011

SOG Architech knife - part of a membership giveaway by the American Knife and Tool Institute to be awarded at the 2011 Shot ShowThanks to SOG for the generous donation of this Arcitech CF high-end 3-1/2” blade collectible knife.

The San Mai exotic steel blade is etched with “AKTI.”

  • Blade steel: VG-10
  • Core laminated with 420J2 stainless
  • Handle: Carbon fiber
  • Lock: SOG’s Arc-Lock
  • Liner: Polished titanium
  • Bolsters: Polished titanium
  • Blade: 3-1/2”
  • Weight: 4.0 oz.

If you joined or renewed between May 15 and December 31, 2010, you were entered in the drawing for this SOG Arcitech held during the SHOT Show 2011. SOG spokesperson, R. Lee Ermery “Gunny” pulled the lucky winning name (AKTI member A001829) for the special AKTI SOG Arcitech knife at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011.

The lucky member from Radford, VA was pleased to add the SOG knife and a new brand to his collection. “I joined AKTI in 2009 and I’m glad that AKTI was formed. Without it, we would almost certainly have a lot more laws on the books that defy common sense. Thanks for all you do.”

Find out more about becoming a member and apply online in our Membership section.