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Membership Information Knife Industry

2p7a5623b_reesorFor manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, suppliers, and knifemakers, our organization encourages industry growth, reasonable and responsible laws and regulations, and the next generation of knife users.  AKTI is the leading professional, knowledgeable association to represent your interests.

As the advocacy organization representing the sporting knife and tool industry and all knife owners, AKTI works to educate, promote and inform about knives as valuable, essential tools in our everyday lives.

Business memberships are listed in your company name and additional personalized log-ins may be requested for persons in your business.

Contact us if you have questions about corporate levels of membership.  Already a member? You can log in and renew your membership online, or download a form to mail or fax.

Associate Memberships

  • Receive AKTI decal, membership card, and AKTI logo item
  • Receive AKTI monthly membership news
  • Copies of AKTI publications: Knife Measuring Protocol, Approved Legal Definitions and My First Knife
  • Individualized log-in to AKTI members’ only section of website
  • Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law database
  • Access to valuable knife business information
  • Associate members can request quantities of AKTI publications for distribution.

Platinum Associates receive a framed membership certificate and a new certificate on renewing.
Gold, Silver and Bronze Associate may request a membership certificate suitable for framing.

Platinum Associate Annual Dues:  $1,200
Gold Associate Annual Dues:  $600
Silver Associate Annual Dues:  $300
Bronze Associate Annual Dues:  $150

Associate Membership (Business)

From: $150.00 for 1 year

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  • Receive AKTI decal, membership card, and AKTI logo item
  • Receive AKTI monthly membership news
  • Copies of AKTI publications: Knife Measuring Protocol, Approved Legal Definitions and My First Knife
  • Individualized log-in to AKTI members’ only section of website
  • Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law database
  • Access to valuable knife business information
  • Platinum Associates receive a framed membership certificate and a new certificate on renewing.
    Gold, Silver and Bronze Associate may request a membership certificate suitable for framing.

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    Ambassador Membership (Individual)

    From: $35.00 for 1 year
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  • Advisory Member

    Advisory Member (Business)

    From: $5,000.00 for 1 year
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  • Premier Membership

    Premier Membership (Business)

    From: $209.00 for 1 month
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Premier Memberships:

  • Premier members are eligible to vote at the annual meeting
  • Receive a wooden membership plaque
  • Your company logo and website are linked from our website
  • Receive publications and communications crucial to your business
  • Copies of AKTI publications: Knife Measuring Protocol, Approved Legal Definitions and My First Knife
  • Individualized log-in to AKTI members’ only section of website
  • Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law database
  • Access to invaluable legal assistance
  • Press releases included in Industry News and AKTI social media
  • Opportunity to promote to our large individual membership with members-only discounts
  • Discounts on services/programs to help you conduct business
  • Can participate on AKTI committees
  • Are invited to round table discussions and industry presentations

Premier Member Annual Dues: $2,500

Premier Membership (Business)

From: $209.00 for 1 month

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  • Description

Description

  • Premier members are eligible to vote at the annual meeting
  • Receive a wooden membership plaque
  • Your company logo and website are linked from our website
  • Receive publications and communications crucial to your business
  • Copies of AKTI publications: Knife Measuring Protocol, Approved Legal Definitions and My First Knife
  • Individualized log-in to AKTI members’ only section of website
  • Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law database
  • Access to invaluable legal assistance
  • Press releases included in Industry News and AKTI social media
  • Opportunity to promote to our large individual membership with members-only discounts
  • Discounts on services/programs to help you conduct business
  • Can participate on AKTI committees
  • Are invited to round table discussions and industry presentations

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  • Advisory Member

    Advisory Member (Business)

    From: $5,000.00 for 1 year
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  • Associate Membership

    Associate Membership (Business)

    From: $150.00 for 1 year
    Select options
  • Ambassador Member

    Ambassador Membership (Individual)

    From: $35.00 for 1 year
    Select options

Advisory Membership:

Advisory members (with approval of Board of Regents) are Premier Members who are involved with the Board in decisions about AKTI’s efforts and programs. They participate at two meetings per year with the Regents, usually held during the Blade Show and the SHOT Show. Advisory members pay their own expenses to attend meetings and frequently donate other services to the organization.

Advisory Member Annual Dues: $5,000

Supporting Advisory Member Annual Dues: $10,000

Supporting Advisory Members serve as Advisory members (see above) but also provide committed additional annual financial support.

Please contact the Executive Director regarding an Advisory or Supporting Advisory membership.

If you prefer, you can also download a form to mail or fax.

Not Ready to Be an Industry Level Member? You can still make a difference with a personal membership.

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AKTI members testified this week in support of Washington State knife bill spearheaded by Mike Vellekamp of V Nives that will allow individuals to buy and carry automatic knives. ... See MoreSee Less

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As a nonprofit association, AKTI’s role is to be the reasonable and responsible advocate for the knife-making and knife-using community; educating, promoting and informing that knives are important tools.

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