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AKTI Thankful for Fundraiser Support

August 22, 2024

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) sincerely thanks the knife community for their overwhelming support of its ninth annual “Free to Carry” fundraiser.

Just Desserts: A look at a colorful trend in knives

July 29, 2024

Dessert Warrior Knife Displays

At the 2024 Blade Show, we were intrigued by the razzle and dazzle of something else entirely: a growing collection of knives that look like something found in a bakery or donut shop.

AKTI Members Clean Up at 2024 Blade Show Awards

June 18, 2024

The ingenuity and insight permeating the members of the American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) were on full display recently as seven AKTI industry members were bestowed “Knife of the Year” honors at the 2024 Blade Show in Atlanta.

CRKT® Launches Two New Designs in Advance of Blade Show Atlanta

June 4, 2024

CRKT Fial

The new CRKT Nucleus and Fial™ knives represent the continued evolution of a brand that has always delivered unique designs to the marketplace.

Work Sharp® Ken Onion Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2™

May 20, 2024

Work Sharp® Sharpeners has introduced a new Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener MK2™ sharpening system.

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