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Dates Announced for 2026 Free To Carry Auction

September 21, 2026

The Free to Carry online auction, AKTI’s largest annual fundraiser, will be held Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2026.

Update: Court Case Continues in Minnesota’s Automatic Ban

September 21, 2026

Attorney and knife expert Anthony Sculimbrene updates a Minnesota court case where the AG is doubling down despite long odds, and what kind of impact two key 2026 cases might mean for the challenge.

Winners Picked for 2026 Ultimate Knife Giveaway

September 17, 2026

Three lucky winners were picked to win prize packages valued at more than $800 each. Knives were donated by SOG, Cold Steel, Buck, GiantMouse, CRKT, Kansept, and Case.

AKTI’s 2026 Ultimate Knife Giveaway!

August 14, 2026

Our Ultimate Knife Giveaway is your chance to win one of three valuable knife packages, each worth over $800!

Knife Designs Change Faster Than Laws

August 13, 2026

A Krate automatic knife.

AKTI’s knife law expert Anthony Sculimbrene looks the outdated history behind switchblade laws and explains why modern knife design should make these ridiculous bans a thing of the past.

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