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Work Sharp Enters the Knife Market

May 29, 2025

Work Sharp, a company trusted for over 50 years for designing category-leading sharpeners and precision tools, is proud to introduce its first-ever line of knives.

Three New CRKT® Ken Onion “Redemptions” Debut

May 29, 2025

CRKT Redemption knife

“The Redemption® became an instant classic when it launched in 2023, blending premium materials with American manufacturing and a nod to western folklore, so continuing this tradition just made sense…”

AKTI Continues to Advocate at the Federal Level

April 15, 2025

AKTI has been quietly hard at work on Capitol Hill advocating for the passage of common-sense legislation that already has bipartisan support. However, the job is far from over.

CRKT® Kicks Off 2025 with a Stunning New Product Assortment

January 15, 2025

Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT), a brand synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and intelligent design, launched its 2025 product line. With a diverse array of task-ready knives and tools, CRKT’s 2025 collection includes the brand’s first out-the-front automatic knife, new Made in the USA products, some iconic product sets with new technologies, and a classic reintroduction with a nod to the brand’s legacy of innovation.

AKTI’s Interstate Transport Act Introduced

December 16, 2024

“Responsible knife owners should not have to worry about facing jail time for carrying safely secured knives between two locations where their knives are legal to possess,” Wyden said. “This legislation would establish protections for law-abiding knife owners so that they can have certainty when travelling that they will not be unfairly penalized because of the variance in state and local knife regulations.”

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