AKTI continually monitors legislation and regulations at the federal level and all 50 states to
watch for issues that need action.
AKTI News
Washington State Knife Manufacturers Work with Legislators
Feb. 3, 2012Legislation would allow manufacture of switchblade knives, subject to certain restrictions, legalize use by more public safety personnel of switchblades, and add bias toward closure language to definition of switchblade (swing blade) to eliminate potential confusion with one-handed opening knives.
Update on Washington State HB 1006
Jan. 30, 2012Washington HB 1006 is dying its natural legislative death.
AKTI to Publish New State of the Industry Report
Jan. 17, 2012The 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.
AKTI Announces 2012 Membership Giveaway Knife
Jan. 2, 2012Meyerco donates HTM Darrel Ralph Madd MAXX for some fortunate 2012 AKTI member.
Boston Passes Knife Licensing Ordinance
Dec. 31, 2011AKTI is disappointed that the Boston City Council passed the ordinance requiring convenience stores that sell knives be licensed by the City.
AKTI Responds to Boston Proposed Ordinance
Nov. 30, 2011AKTI is opposed to proposed Boston ordinance as a violation of the Euqal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constituion.
AKTI Heads to Boston for Public Hearing
Nov. 16, 2011AKTI issues Call to Action to oppose Boston City Council proposal to license knife retailers.
NYC-based Chef Morimoto Gives Best Knife Usage Tips
Nov. 2, 2011Good knife news from New York City: In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Chef Masaharu Morimoto – owner of the Morimoto restaurant in New York City and famous for his appearances on the Iron Chef television program – discussed the importance of knives as a tool.
AKTI Heads to Boston Again
Oct. 13, 2011Boston City Council proposing to license knife retailers.
$10,000 William Henry Knife Awarded
Oct. 6, 2011William Henry Studio recognizes the importance of protecting our American knife heritage and continues to support the American Knife & Tool Institute’s (AKTI) efforts to advocate for the knife industry and entire knife community.