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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.

AKTI Members Win Big at the 2023 Blade Show

June 22, 2023

An impressive seven American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) industry members took home awards from eleven categories in the “Factory Knife of the Year” competition held at the 2023 Blade Show in Atlanta.

Work Sharp®Wins Blade Show Accessory of the Year Award

June 13, 2023

Work Sharp Pro Precision Adjustable Sharpener

Work Sharp® Sharpeners, the industry-leading manufacturer of knife and tool sharpeners, was honored with the 2023 Blade Show Accessory of the Year for the Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener. Voted on and selected by a panel of industry professionals at the recently concluded show, Blade Magazine award submissions are judged on a number of factors, […]

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