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Keeping Knives in American Lives Since 1998

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Membership Information Knife Users

For knife owners, collectors and clubs, AKTI is the credible source of valuable information to carry and use your knives and edged tools with confidence.  We work to remove or clarify laws to allow you to use and enjoy the knives and edged tools you choose for the task at hand.

Memberships are listed in the individual’s name.

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Please login so that you do not have to re-enter all of your information. If you need to make any changes, you can do so on your account page. Review your information and then select Subscriptions to renew. Memberships renewed within 30 days after the expiration of the current membership year will be adjusted to one year from the original expiration date.

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Annual Membership Knife Giveaway

Individuals who join or renew between January 1 and December 31 will be entered in the drawing for a knife.  Drawing is held each year at the SHOT Show.

  • Receive an AKTI decal, membership card, and AKTI logo item
  • Copies of AKTI publications
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  • Individualized log-in to the AKTI members-only section of the website
  • Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law information
  • Eligible for annual membership knife drawing
  • Distinguished Ambassadors receive a recognition certificate suitable for framing.
  • Life Ambassadors receive a wooden recognition plaque.

Ambassador Annual Dues: $35
Ambassador Two Years: $50
Distinguished Ambassador Annual Dues: $100
Life Ambassador: $1000

AKTI Memberships can also be given as a gift. See details here.

Ambassador Membership (Individual)

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    • For knife owners, collectors, and clubs, AKTI is the organization that will increase the enjoyment and utility of your knives and edged tools. Our organization is the credible source of valuable information to carry your knives and edged tools confidently. Memberships are listed in the individual’s name.
  • You can choose whether to receive a membership card and a new member packet.
  • Eligible for annual membership knife drawing
  • Email updates on initiatives and programs
  • Distinguished Ambassadors receive a recognition certificate suitable for framing.
  • Life Ambassadors receive a wooden recognition plaque.

Contact us if you would like to discuss payment options for a Life Ambassador membership.

If you would rather pay by check, you can a Membership Form to mail or email.

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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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