Knives donated by Ron Lake, Ken Onion, D’Holder, Bob Terzuola and other well-known custom makers will be auctioned to support AKTI and the maker’s favorite charity, giving back to organizations that make a difference.
The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) is pleased to announce the first AKTI Giving Back event will be held on Friday evening, June 3rd in Atlanta, Georgia.
Handmade custom knifemakers Tony Bose, Ron Lake, Ken Onion, D’Holder, Jim Hammond, Matthew Lerch, Tony Marfione, Kiku Matsuda, Brian Tighe, Bob Terzuola, Lucas Burnley, Alan Folts , and Mickey Yurco have committed to donate a knife to be auctioned during the Blade Show at the Renaissance Waverly, Atlanta.
“We’re excited about the many AKTI supporters eager to donate to our first ‘Giving Back’ fundraiser,” said event chair Bill Raczkowski of Gerber. “At the event knives from custom makers will be available on a live auction, giving people who otherwise would not have the opportunity a chance to own a knife by one of these great makers.”
Knives will be auctioned and 50% of the proceeds from the custom knife will go to the charity of maker’s choice. The remaining 50% will go to AKTI to help fund legislative and educational efforts. There will also be several specialty knives donated by company members offered as silent auction items.
The original concept was conceived by well-respected knifemaker Ron Lake to “Give Back” something to the knife industry that has been very good to him for many years and to AKTI for making a difference in ensuring his ability to make and sell his creations.
“The American Knife & Tool Institute quietly and diligently works for everyone in the knife community promoting knives as essential, valuable tools, working with legislators at the state and the federal level to clarify knife laws, and providing valuable educational information,” said CJ Buck, AKTI President. “We cannot thank these makers enough for their tremendous support.”
Tickets to attend the Friday evening event, June 3rd from 7 pm – 9 pm, can be reserved now.
Details about these custom knifemakers, their knives, and the charities this event will support will be posted on www.AKTI.org. In the meantime, check out the makers’ websites for information about their creations.
Tony Bose
Lucas Burnley
Alan Folts
Jim Hammond
D’Holder
Ron Lake
Matthew Lerch
Tony Marfione
Kiku Matsuda
Ken Onion,
Bob Terzuola
Brian Tighe
Mickey Yurco
Don’t Wait! Reserve your tickets now. Live auction, silent auctions, drinks and Hors ‘d oeuvres. Prizes compliments of Spyderco.