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AKTI’s Anniversary Collection Commemorates 25 Years of Advocacy

May 24, 2023

Logos brands contributing knives

When the American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) was initially formed in 1998, several of the knife industry’s leading brands quickly supported the start-up nonprofit. As AKTI marks its 25th anniversary this year, some of those early member knife brands – and a few more – are helping celebrate the milestone by donating several knives […]

AKTI to Hold 25th Anniversary Event at Blade

May 24, 2023

AKTI will celebrate 25 years of serving as the leading voice of the knife industry and community with a special event at the 2023 Blade Show in Atlanta.

Author and Attorney Anthony Sculimbrene Steps into a New Advising Role 

April 30, 2023

Attorney Anthony Schullimbrene

Possessing a unique combination of knife industry knowledge and intimate familiarity with the U.S. legal system, attorney Anthony Sculimbrene has joined forces with the American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) as contributing counsel.

Thank You, Dan

March 23, 2023

With a lot of gratitude and a bit of sadness, we wish Happy Retirement to attorney Daniel C. Lawson. Dan has been an invaluable asset to AKTI’s mission to provide accurate law and legal information about knives.

Join AKTI to Celebrate 25 Years!

March 23, 2023

Please join our 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Blade Show.  This year we’re celebrating 25 years of Keeping Knives in American Lives.  The American Knife & Tool Institute has a proud history of successfully making a difference in protecting knives, removing restrictions, and providing valuable information.  Read Highlights of AKTI’s History and Successes.

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