Free to Carry

FUNDRAISER AT THE BLADE SHOW

Join us for a fun evening, great food and lots of special knives to bid on.

Renaissance Waverly, Atlanta

June 7, 2019 at 7 pm

A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO A.G. RUSSELL

Annual AKTI Event to Support Legislative Initiatives

Tommy Clark from Blue Ridge Knives will be our returning auctioneer.  We appreciate Tommy’s time and support and you’ll enjoy his auctioneering!

Purchase a ticket to attend

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Unique one-of-a-kind knives will be donated this year by: Ed Fowler, Lucas Burnley, Tony Bose, Philip Booth,  Mathew Lerch, Richard Rogers, Brian Tighe,  Joe Caswell and others.  More details to come.  Custom makers are given the option of 50% of the proceeds going to a charity of their choice.

Buck Knives, Sport Hansa, Willey Knives, Spyderco, Gerber, Utica Cutlery Company, Scheel’s, Chris Reeve Knives, Browning, Camillus Knives, Leatherman, Stone River Gear, Swiss Army Knives, plus Boker USA, CRKT, Fox Knives, SOG Knives & Tools, The Evans Group and WE Knife have all donated knives or items for the silent auction.

Thank You to Our Sponsors…  Platinum:  CRKT & W. R. Case – Diamond: Böker & Benchmade® – Gold:  Fox Knives, The Evans Group, SOG®, WE Knife & Schrade®

 

Donations to Support AKTI and our efforts to ensure you are FREE TO CARRY the knife of your choice.   Be sure to thank these makers and companies. Hope to see you on Friday evening, June 7th, at the BLADE Show!

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Live Auction Items

Ed Fowler

Pronghorn:  The Pronghorn by Ed Fowler features a hand forged drop point blade with visible temper line and hidden tang construction. The handle has an engraved brass guard and sheep horn handle. Includes a brown leather belt sheath.

About Ed: 

I have been making knives most of my life, seriously from late 70’s. Studied under Bill Moran, then been learning on my own along with other makers from times past until now. Many have contributed to my knowledge. Ultimate performance from 52100 steel has been my quest. Three metallurgists assisted me in our quest that still continues. The aspects of my knife I seek to achieve are Safety by design to the user, scabbards that protect the knife from loss and owner from harm. Performance is our quest and in that search we have achieved a #17 and smaller grain size in a steel that is forged and multiply heat treated and quenched to be strong, tough, and easy to sharpen. Quality control is sought by testing every blade edge for its ability to flex without chipping and construction of a blade that is very strong and tough. Cutting ability is tested on every knife we make by cutting hemp rope. No blade that fails will be rejected. All knives are absolutely guaranteed to the client’s satisfaction for my life time. I use the terms I and we interchangeably because many makers from Stone Age to today have and continue to help those of us who have joined the HEPK (Organization of the High Endurance Performance Knife). No one man can discover what many past makers have learned but together we can bring many of her best qualities to life again.

Donation:  100% to AKTI

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Richard Rogers

Semmetry: Custom Symmetry knife made by Richard Rogers. The newest design to come from Richard’s fertile mind, the Symmetry is basically designed for locales with knife restrictions. The CTS-XHP blade is under 3 inches long and uses ball detents to hold the blade open and closed, so that it doesn’t lock open. The handle is Titanium with a Chevron Zirconium inlay.(pictured 2018 donation)

About Richard:  Richard’s aesthetic is form follows function in simple elegant form. He has been making knives since 1996. Each knife he makes is a reflection of his work ethic, dedication to detail, and his insistence on quality.  Richard’s goal with each knife is to make it the best example of what that knife should be.

Donation:  100% to AKTI

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Philip Booth

Ripsnort-Starscape: Custom Ripsnort made by Philip Booth, featuring a 3.25″ blade of CPM 154 stainless steel, double hollow ground with fuller. The handle is Titanium with 4 finishes – orange peel, file striped, blasted, and drilled to yield its distinctive starscape pattern.

About Philip:  Phil is a full time knifemaker who made his first knife in 1995.  He is a grinder, not a forger. Phil specializes in making mechanisms, using 18 different mechanism styles. He likes small pocket carry automatics, including double blades.

“Michigan, my home state, recently overturned our switchblade laws, making these knives legal to carry!! Thank you AKTI.”

Donation:  100% to AKTI

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Brian Tighe

To be announced: Pictured 2018 donation

About Brian:  There are edged artisans…and then there’s Brian Tighe.  Canadian “Renaissance Man,” he is practiced in the art of metallurgy, photography and tool and die making. It’s what helped him make the leap from a creator of high quality folding folding knives into the top 10 elite.

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Tony Bose

To be announced: 

About Tony: Tony Bose fashioned his first knife in 1972 from a power hack saw blade he’d received from a friend. He’d work to perfect his skills for years before pursuing a fulltime custom knife making career in 1990. Tony’s impact was quickly felt across the industry,  winning Best Folding Knife Awards from the 1994 East Coast Custom Knife Show and the 1995 Blade Show with his own five­-bladed Stockman designs. Today, Tony’s work continues as a  member of the coveted Knifemaker’s Guild, blending vintage patterns with modern steel blades, stainless steel bolsters and springs to an unmistakable fit and finish.  His work attracts  enthusiasts from around the world who often wait years for their knives to be completed to his  satisfaction.  His knife making talent accentuates his true passion for his craft and his reputation as a trusted businessperson, spirited philanthropist, devoted husband and father. Tony’s son, Reese, is also an accomplished custom maker.  The two carry on their knife making tradition  from their workshop in Shelburn, Indiana.

Donation:  100% to AKTI

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Matthew Lerch

Scamp: Custom Scamp knife made by Matthew Lerch. Features a 3.6″ black DLC coated CPM 154 blade and zirconium handle.

About Matthew:  What happens when you cross art and mechanics? You get something that looks like Matthew Lerch. Trained initially as a jeweler/watchmaker, he progressed into manufacturing and tool making. Now he has a few patents under his belt for innovations, like the Fire Safe®, and has been honored with some prestigious awards including the Buster Warenski award. Matt views knives as functional art, as evidenced in his Moxie™ and Blade Show award-winning Endorser™ design.

Donation:  50% to Shriners Hospital

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Donated by:		Description:
		Leatherman Tread LT:  Anytime, anywhere. The functionality of a Leatherman tool, with you everywhere. Our engineers designed multiple tools in each 17-4 stainless steel bracelet link, making usable tools like Allen wrenches, screwdrivers and box wrenches available at a moment’s notice. Adjustable to accommodate any wrist size and fully customizable with the links you need most, the Leatherman Tread® is as stylish as it is functional.
		Leatherman Free P2: Designed for unmatched comfort, durability, and ease-of-use, the P2 represents decades of consumer feedback, testing, and engineering. Integrated FREE technology means all 19 tools are easily accessed with one hand, open smoothly, and click into place with a confident snap. Proudly made in Portland, Oregon.
		Leatherman Raptor:  The Leatherman Raptor shears features the necessary tools for uniformed medical professionals to safely and quickly go to work in an emergency situation. Developed with the input of special operations medics, EMTs and fire professionals familiar with standard medical shears, the Raptor shears were crafted with just the right balance of multipurpose features for medical-specific ops without an overkill of tools to complicate sometimes life-threatening situations. When it’s a question of survival, the Raptor answers loud and clear. Holster included. Commonly used as: medical shears, trauma shears, industrial shears, fabric shears, kitchen shears, garden shears.
		Leatherman Collector’s Edition PST:  This collectible tool takes design inspiration from the original PST released in 1983. Simplicity, utility, and portability makes it a classic. Each piece is stamped with Tim Leatherman’s autograph and serialized up to 500 on the inside handle. Every single Collector’s Edition PST is 100% made in the USA and includes a premium wooden case, leather sheath, certificate of authenticity signed by Tim Leatherman, collector’s coin and a commemorative t-shirt .
		Kwaiken Auto – Special Prototype:  The great popularity of the Kwaiken by Lucas Burnley resulted in last year’s cooperation with the renowned automatic knife specialist Pro-Tech in California, whose knives our customers have appreciated for many years. The result of this close cooperation was the Kwaiken Automatic, built in the US by Pro-Tech. This is a special run prototype with the American Flag
		150th Anniversary Applegate: Limited edition knife commemorates Boker’s 150th Anniversary. It features an excluive anniversary blade etch on the 6 inch place, serial number #126643, curly birch wood handle, leather shealth and special anniversary packaging. Limited to 150 pieces worldwide.
		Ziggy: Fox Knives’ latest collaboration with Jens Anso, the Ziggy features a  N690CO stainless steel blade with a satin finish and a Zircote wood handle. The blade length is 3.14″ and overall length is 7.87″.
		1896 Due Cigne 8″ Chef Knife:  Due Cigni is the oldest knife brand in Maniago, the Italian city of cutlery. All our passion for innovative design and ergonomics has been built into this range named 1896 designed by Oresti Frati. Blade steel is German 4116 x50CrMOV15 and the handle is walnut.
		Ikuchi:  The Spyderco Ikuchi was designed by Paul Alexander, Ph.D., a mechanical engineer and knife enthusiast. It features a slim, minimalist design with carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales and a skeletonized stainless steel liner. The blade is a full flat ground CPM-S30V steel with a satin finish. It utilizes Spyderco’s patented Compression Lock and a wheel flipper (similar to the spark wheel on a lighter) for easy one-hand operation. For convenient carry, it comes with an ambidextrous deep carry wire pocket clip.
		Drunken:  Dmitry Sinkevich is one of the hottest custom makers in the knife industry today. His first Spyderco collaboration, the Drunken, showcases his ability to combine artistic design and unparalleled craftsmanship with practical function. The blade of this knife is full-flat ground from CPM® S90V stainless steel and features a tumbled finish. It is paired with a stylishly ergonomic handle that includes a titanium scale on one side and a solid carbon fiber scale and nested stainless steel liner on the other. The titanium scale is “webbed” to reduce weight and forms the basis for the knife’s Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism, which includes a long-wearing stainless steel interface. Both scales are meticulously machined with the intricate “drunken” texture that gives the knife its name and are accented by a matching color-anodized backspacer, pivot assembly, and right-side, tip-up pocket clip.
		Paysan:  The Spyderco Paysan is an exciting Peter Rassenti custom collaboration. Revealed at SHOT Show 2018, the Paysan features an integral frame lock design with a lockbar insert and over-travel stop. The S90V blade sports a tall grind to deliver high-performance cutting action, and rides on a smooth ball bearing pivot. It’s built with a single-piece titanium handle that has been countered perfectly for an ergonomic grip. A stainless steel hourglass clip finishes off the stunning Rassenti design.
		Smock:  Kevin Smock is an award-winning industrial designer who is turning heads with his visionary handcrafted custom knives. Based on his SK23 custom folder, the Spyderco Smock translates his innovative style into a premium-quality production folder. The hollow-ground blade of this knife is precision machined from CPM® S30V® stainless steel and includes both a Trademark Round Hole™ and an elegantly understated flipper opener. The flipper action is supported by a pair of special ball-bearing pivot washers and a dedicated secondary detent mechanism separate from the knife’s lock. It is paired with a skeletonized handle featuring full stainless steel liners, textured carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales, lightweight, open-backed construction, and a reversible, tip-up pocket clip for ambidextrous carry. The Smock’s most unique feature, however, is the button release on its high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, which allows the knife to be safely and easily closed without placing your fingers near the blade’s edge. Slim, innovative and distinctly different, the Smock truly reflects Kevin Smock’s unique approach to knifemaking.
		SOG Seal XR
		Helle Viking:  The Viking is a revision of a Helle classic that was produced as part of a fund-raiser for an around-the-world- cruise of a Viking longship. The knife is notable not only for it’s historical interest, but also as an excellent all around utility knife. The Viking features a triple laminated carbon steel blade, Curly Birch handle, and leather sheath.
		Helle Viking: The Viking is a revision of a Helle classic that was produced as part of a fund-raiser for an around-the-world- cruise of a Viking longship. The knife is notable not only for its historical interest, but also as an excellent all around utility knife. The Viking features a triple laminated carbon steel blade, Curly Birch handle, and leather sheath.
		Zero Tolerance 0180:  Based on Rick Hinderer’s Fieldtac knife, the Zero Tolerance 0180 is a smaller and lighter fixed-blade knife, yet it’s built to handle tough duty. The blade is made of Vanadis 4 Extra powder metallurgical cold work steel. This steel is perfectly designed for hard use and offers good wear resistance. Resistance to chipping and cracking makes it an excellent steel for hard-use applications like the 0180. It is also very suitable for coating—which ZT does with tungsten DLC non-reflective coating. The 0180’s handle scales are G-10 for durability as well as reduced weight. The handle locks right into the hand and the forefinger contour provides grip security. Heavy jimping on the spine further enhances grip. The 0180 comes with a tactical nylon belt sheath.
		Zero Tolerance 0804CF:  The Zero Tolerance 0804CF is a Todd Rexford collaboration knife based on his popular Gamma custom. It has a large 4″ blade made of fine-grained premium stainless steel. The high-performance blade is tungsten DLC coated with a black finish. It is equipped with a titanium handle that features a black carbon fiber handle scale. The frame lock has a hardened steel lockbar insert that firmly secures the blade during use. A USA Made badge on the pivot proudly declares the knife’s country of origin. ZT has also added a custom aluminum backspacer and machined titanium pocket clip to finish off the design.
		Spyderco PITS Folder:  The PITS (Pie in the Sky) Folder is based on Mike Read’s popular non-locking folder, which has been designed to comply with British knife laws. It has a full-flat ground N690Co steel clip point blade and precision-machined skeletonized titanium handle that aids in providing texture for grip. In addition, the handle features integral split spring arms to form the knife’s unique slip-joint mechanism. Mike Read designed this knife to be a tough, hard-use folder and the combination of the lower blade guard with the integral spring act to prevent unintended closure. The PITS Folder includes Spyderco’s deep carry wire clip for reversible tip-up carry
		Case Prime Vintage Stag Stockman – 52955:  The Case Prime Vintage Stag Medium Stockman has the traditional Tru-Sharp Surgical Steel blades along with nickel silver fluted bolsters with strike lines. Case presents their prime version of genuine vintage stag with rich textures and natural handle colors, making each knife one of a kind. 2-7/8” clip point blade. 1-7/8” sheepfoot blade. 1-5/8” pen blade. Blade thicknesses: 1/16”. 3-5/8” closed. Made in the USA.
		Case XX Select Trapper – 10406:  Case XX Select Hand Crafted full size two blade Trapper with Second Cut Jig Antique Bone handles. Mother of Pearl inlay. Far bolster double struck. Pivot bolster embellished and pinched. 420HC Stainless Clip and Spey blades. Only 250 made. Made in the USA.
		DPx Gear HEFT 6 Raven Limited Edition #188/250:  The DPx Raven is a limited-edition trail knife inspired by the dark wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. The 6″ Sleipner tool steel blade is decorated with a traditional Tlingit-inspired representation of a raven’s crest. The blade is TiCN PVD coated in a black finish treated with a laser to burn off the carbon, giving the knife a two-tone finish while maintaining surface hardness. The bone-colored Micarta scales conceal a cavity for fishhooks, fire starter, or other survival materials. The Raven is limited to 250 individually numbered pieces. It is manufactured in Italy from 60HRC tool steel and features a pry bar and wire stripper.
		Versafix Pro – Red:  Packed with smart design, the Versafix Pro is a compact fixed blade/machete hybrid that swings heavy with features. The weight-forward, skeletonized blade design gives swift results with less effort while the Chizl’d blade finish offers a sharp appearance. Forward jimping on the top of the blade gives grip when batoning, and the high comfort handle means less fatigue and hot spots. The slender multi-mount sheath has a push tab release for seamless deployment and re-sheathing.
		Magniplier – Salt:  Get a grip on the unexpected. Swift power is on hand with the durable, hot-forged Magnipliers. The ergonomic trigger grip is offset to keep line of sight in tight places, while the finger choil offers maximum control. The thumb lock and ambidextrous tether points ensure safe stowage and transport while on the move. Engineered to meet the needs of the saltwater fisherman, SALT Rx™ offers superior protection against corrosion, wear, and tough environments.
		Controller 8″ – Salt:  Make short work of messy business. The Controller 8″ Saltwater Fillet Knife is designed for clean, smooth cuts with a flexible blade that provides just the right amount of give. The intuitive GuideFins™ & tactile HydroTread Grip™ offer ultimate control of the knife, even in slippery conditions. Engineered to meet the needs of the saltwater fisherman, SALT Rx™ offers superior protection against corrosion, wear, and tough environments.
		Strongarm Fixed Blade:  With a full tang, 420HC steel blade and rubberized diamond-texture grip, this is a knife you can rely on. The MOLLE-compatible multi-mount sheath system offers optimal customization, keeping your knife ever at the ready in combat situations.
		Center-Drive Plus:  The Center-Drive Plus offers uncompromising performance through revolutionary design, now optimized for weapons maintenance. The innovative center-axis driver opens to align like a real screw driver, yielding maximum torque and rotation. No productivity is sacrificed with the addition of a 30% longer outboard blade and one-thumb opening sliding jaws. Full size, real tools – the multi-tool just got a reality check. New to the Plus is the addition of much-requested scissors, tumble-finished tools, and a premium leather sheath.
		Fastball:  The Fastball is an American-made EDC knife that lives in the place where precision and polish meet. The trend forward yet practical design has an intuitive finger flipper opening, a utilitarian wharncliffe blade, and an aircraft-grade aluminum handle. Equipped w/ B.O.S.S. Tech™, the Fastball lives up to its name offering quick, smooth deployment – every time.
		Boker Plus Kwaiken Auto – Special Prototype:  The great popularity of the Kwaiken by Lucas Burnley resulted in last year’s cooperation with the renowned automatic knife specialist Pro-Tech in California, whose knives our customers have appreciated for many years. The result of this close cooperation was the Kwaiken Automatic, built in the US by Pro-Tech.  This is a special run prototype with the American Flag
UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY		Stealth II Neck Knife
		Darex E5 Culinary Sharpener:  The Work Sharp Culinary E5 Kitchen Knife Sharpener uses controlled speeds, timed cycles, and professional sharpening belts to sharpen knives quickly and easily, with professional results. Simply touch the button to select between three programs — shape, sharpen, and refine — and the E5 adjusts the time and speed of the sharpening cycle. It turns off automatically when sharpening is complete. The E5 comes with sharpening guides to create a 17-degree edge angle.
		Small Sebenza 21:  Chris Reeve Small Sebenza 21, inlaid with splated Beech and with Chad Nichols Raindrop Damascus
		Western Special Edition 100th Anniversary:  Fixed blade skinner with leather sheath (Made in the USA)
		Dagr Fixed Blade:  Grady Powell Dagr Fixed blade (4.87″ partially serrated tanto blade) tactical knife (overall 10.5″) with custom molded Kydex sheath.  1095 high carbon steel. Paracord notches, lanyard hold.  Sequentially numbered.  (Made in the USA)
		Change Blade Camping and Hunting Knife (1 of 2):  Precision cutting tool ideal for use at the campsite or in the field for skinning and dressing game. Features: • Quick release locking mechanism • AUS-8 Stainless skinning blade ideal for dressing bone and joints • Two interchangeable White Ceramic Zirconium skinning blades for precision Cutting. Super Sharp stays sharp 10-12 times Longer than conventional steel • Rugged Contoured G10 Handle • Formed Nylon Belt Sheath with storage for extra blades • Overall length 8-3/4″ Cutting Edge 3-1/2″
		Change Blade Camping and Hunting Knife (2 of 2):  Precision cutting tool ideal for use at the campsite or in the field for skinning and dressing game. Features: • Quick release locking mechanism • AUS-8 Stainless skinning blade ideal for dressing bone and joints • Two interchangeable White Ceramic Zirconium skinning blades for precision Cutting. Super Sharp stays sharp 10-12 times Longer than conventional steel • Rugged Contoured G10 Handle • Formed Nylon Belt Sheath with storage for extra
		Wine Master Damast Limited Edition 2019:  Like fine wines, great design takes great expertise to perfect. Raise a glass to the Wine Master Damast Limited Edition. Crafted from oak that’s been smoked to produce a deep, warm tone, the scales each have their own unique patina, echoing the wood used in traditional wine barrels. These are elegantly offset by the sturdy blade, honed from exquisite damast steel, to give optimal cutting performance. A silver Cross&Shield releases the locking blade in this breathtaking piece of design. The fact that each knife is one of just 6,000 produced worldwide makes this a truly covetable item for the collector and the wine connoisseur.  Length 5.1 in
		John M. Browning’s Greats Hits Collection Auto-5:  Collectible folding knife engraved with the venerable Auto 5 shotgun, 8Cr13MoV stainless steel drop point blade, laminated checkered dark hardwood, first of five in a series. Blade length 3-1/2″.  Overall 7-5/8″.
		WE Knife Double Helix 815F:  Blade length 3.3″, closed. 4.63″, overall length 7.9″  stonewash finish CPM S35VN stainless blade. Bronze tumbled finish titanium handle. Pocket clip. Black nylon zippered storage case. Boxed.   Knifenews awarded the Double Helix with Most Innovative Design of 2018.
		Plethiros – C904C:  The Pleithiros is an Elijah Isham desgn. Blade length 3.45″ of Chinese D2 with a hardnewss of HRC59-61 with a flat grind. The handle is 4.45″ and made of G10 with carbon fiber overlay.