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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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Annual Membership Knife Giveaway

Individuals who joins or renews 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
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  • Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law information
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  • Distinguished Ambassador receive 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

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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 and use your knives and edged tools with confidence.Memberships are listed in the individual’s name.
  • Receive an AKTI decal, membership card, and AKTI logo item
  • Copies of AKTI publications: Knife Measuring Protocol, Approved Legal Definitions and My First Knife
  • AKTI monthly e-mail news
  • Individualized log-in to AKTI members’ only section of website
  • Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law information
  • Eligible for annual membership knife drawing
  • Distinguished Ambassador receive recognition certificate suitable for framing.
  • Life Ambassadors receive a wooden recognition plaque.

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

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AKTI Issues California Box Cutter Warning | American Knife and Tool Institute

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Any knife or cutting instrument in California with a blade that locks in the open position without regard to blade length may be a dirk or dagger.
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