AKTI has helped educate the law enforcement community and the general public that knives of all shapes, sizes and mechanisms are intended as tools for a variety of essential tasks. Knives created and used by our members perform vital job, recreational and even life-saving functions.

We strongly emphasize the importance of using knives safely.

Knife Safety Key Points

1. Stop – make sure no one else is within arm’s reach
2. Away – always cut away from your finger or other body parts
3. Sharp – a sharp, clean knife is a safe knife
4. Store – knives closed, in a sheath or knife block

Reprints from AKTI Newsletters

• Knife Safety, Sharpening, and Maintenance | (PDF version)
• Teach Children Knife Safety | (PDF version)
• Your New Knife – Choosing the Right Tool – PDF only

Other Resources

• AKTI’s Safety Pamphlet – My First Knife – PDF only
• Giving Presentations to various groups – general suggestions
• Knives Save Lives! – stories about how knives were used in life-or-death situations.
• Knife User Data – statistics on knives and knife owners.

Please also see our Resources section for more information on owning and using knives safely.

AKTI wants to provide information and materials to help you share knife education. Please contact us with any materials or references you think would be useful.