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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

CRKT Launches Biggest, Boldest Yet Product Collection

January 9, 2024

CRKT Minnow

ith a remarkable array of products crafted in partnership with the world’s top designers, CRKT’s 2024 lineup continues to demonstrate the brand’s movement toward more premium product offerings and delivering knives and tools that instill confidence in users no matter the task at hand.

AKTI & V Nives Applaud Washington Knife Bill

December 21, 2023

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) and V Nives, a Washington State-based knife manufacturer, applaud the introduction of legislation by Senator Phil Fortunato that would provide positive changes for knife owners, manufacturers, and retailers in Washington. The legislation (Senate Bill 5860) would allow retailers and manufacturers in Washington to sell “spring blade knives” (automatics).

GSM Outdoors Acquires Camillus

December 15, 2023

Camillus Knives

For over 140 years, Camillus Cutlery has supplied high-quality knives throughout the world.

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