“I knew a little about knives, and I was convinced that this was not a switchblade. I was also confident that if a judge found that it was, Kershaw’s efforts with their Speedsafe “assisted opener” design would be in serious trouble.” Enjoy a good, educational read from attorney and knife expert Tony Sculimbreme.  “Lessons from […]

The American Knife & Tool Institute has partnered with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation since 2009, first at the federal level during AKTI’s successful efforts to clarify the definition of automatic knives, and later on several state initiatives.

We have now entered an information era where Artificial Intelligence is leading the way, shaping conversations, and reporting the news. The problem is this: AI never went to J-School and is never told to check its sources. AI pukes out words and images, never bothering to look at it all with a skeptical eye.

AKTI urges policymakers to review these findings and consider alternatives that support the growth and stability of the American knife and edged tool industry, rather than imposing costs that erode competitiveness and burden consumers.

Thanks to the Knife Community, AKTI Had a Successful Free to Carry Fundraiser The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) extends its heartfelt thanks to the knife community for the tremendous support of its 10th annual Free to Carry fundraiser. The four-day online event, held October 10-13, featured an outstanding selection of custom and collectible […]