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Blade Show Recap: Growing Stronger by Working Together

June 22, 2022

Mark Schreiber speaking to the crowd.

For the American Knife and Tool Institute, attending the annual Blade Show in Atlanta is much like returning for the first day of school. We know we’re going to see old friends. We’re hopeful we’re going to make new friends. And we’re energized by the prospect that we’ll learn something fresh and innovative. The 2022 […]

Announcing AKTI Board Changes

May 31, 2022

The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is proud to announce recent changes to its Board of Regents, being joined by three new company representatives and retaining proven leadership in the Vice President position. 

Daggers by Design or Description?

May 30, 2022

“Daggers are often maligned and frequently restricted.”  Knife laws vary whether its the design or the description.  Read more in “Daggers by Design or Description,” Dan Lawson’s article for the American Knife & Tool Institute that was published in the June issue of Knife Magazine.

Federal Switchblade Act – A Huge Problem Foreseen

May 15, 2022

In the May issue of Knife World, attorney and knife expert Dan Lawson delves into the problems that were known about the Federal Switchblade Act before it was ever passed into law. The legislative history behind the Federal Switchblade Act of 1958 (FSA) reveals that enforcement issues and uncertainties were foreseen due to the “many […]

AKTI to Host Industry Celebration Event at Blade Show

May 11, 2022

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Recognizing the vibrancy and successes of the knife industry, the American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is hosting a “Stronger Together Industry Celebration Event” on June 3 at the 2022 Blade Show being held in Atlanta.

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