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The latest news and information from the knife industry is available here. Check out summaries of the latest industry news from our members, as well as general knife community news. Whenever possible links will take you to the original story. To have your news included here, please add us to your press releas

CRKT® Commemorates 30th Aniversary

April 15, 2024

A premium, US-made, fixed-blade hunting knife released to commemorate the brand’s 30th anniversary, the new Soldotna was designed by renowned craftsman, professional guide, and outdoorsman Russ Kommer, a longtime partner of CRKT and a close friend of CRKT founder Rod Bremer.

AKTI Welcomes TOPS Knives!

March 19, 2024

The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) proudly announces that TOPS Knives of Ucon, Idaho, has joined the nonprofit organization as a new member. Tops will support AKTI at the Premier Membership level. Founded in 1998 as a manufacturer of knives with specific military and law enforcement applications, knives and tools by TOPS are designed […]

Online Retailer Swordis Joins AKTI

March 6, 2024

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The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is happy to announce that Swordis, an online retail store featuring over 1,200 swords, daggers, and technical knives from renowned brands, has joined as a new member of the nonprofit organization.  Swordis comes in at the Bronze Membership level. Swordis, a startup launched in December 2023, originated from […]

AKTI Welcomes SZCO as a New Member

February 19, 2024

Maryland company joins at the Premier Membership level  The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is proud to announce that SZCO Supplies of Baltimore, Maryland, has joined as a new member of the nonprofit organization. SZCO comes in at the Premier Membership level. Founded by C.S. Jamil in 1984, SZCO began by manufacturing knives for […]

AKTI Strengthens Legislative Partnerships

January 11, 2024

The American Knife & Tool Institute has partnered with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation since 2009, first on the federal level during AKTI’s successful efforts to revise the definition of a

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