Co-Founder and Regent of the American Knife & Tool Institute Honored for His Contributions to the Knife Community Les de Asis, CEO of Benchmade Knife Company, Oregon City, Oregon, was recently honored his contributions to the knife community. Les was inducted at the 2017 BLADE Show into the Cutlery Hall of Fame©. Active members of […]
AKTI News
This is where you’ll find the latest AKTI News and the latest news in the knife industry. AKTI News includes information about the legislation and regulations we are either proactively introducing to remove knife restrictions or clarify laws or are monitoring to watch for issues that need action. You’ll also find out about the many other educational and other efforts of our organization to promote knives as fundamental, valuable tools.
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CJ Buck and John Sullivan Re-Elected to Serve as Leaders of AKTI
AKTI is governed by a nine member Board of Regents that include a broad cross section of the knife industry. Regular input to the Board from Advisory members also adds to the knowledge, credibility and professionalism of the organization to represent a broad spectrum of issues for the knife community. Officers include a president and vice president elected for two year terms.
Interstate Transport Act: Enhanced Protection for Knife Owners Nationwide
Knife Owners Will Have a New Federal Protection While Traveling under American Knife & Tool Institute’s Proposed Legislation
American Knife & Tool Institute’s Switchblade Repeal Passes Michigan House
The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) today applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of Michigan Senate Bill 245, a bill to ensure better laws and protections for law abiding citizens carrying an automatic knife.
Texas HB 1935 Signed Into Law
Effective September 1, 2017 there will be no restrictions on the carry of knives in Texas except for knives with blades over 5-1/2 inches. The criminal intent to use an item will be the determining factor, not the possession or carry of a particular type of knife.
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