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CRKT® Introduces Two New Premium Ken Onion Facet™ Knives

April 5, 2023

CRKT Facet Rivet knife

CRKT, a brand with a rich history of innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration with leading industry designers today launched two new premium Facet™ folding knives, the Rivet and the Viral. Developed in conjunction with renowned knifesmith Ken Onion, the new Facet™ knives combine the timeless design of Ken’s original custom version with a high-grade Bohler M390 […]

What’s Next for the Knife Industry?

January 23, 2023

CJ Buck, chair of AKTI’s legislative committee, is featured in a recent story in Shooting Industry Magazine. Read CJ’s insights, including a look at the current headwinds in the knife industry and AKTI’s response to them.

Boker Group Seeks Investors for Further Growth

November 9, 2022

In 1869, Boker Treebrand began manufacturing high-quality knives at its site in Solingen, Germany. Since then, the Boker Group has succeeded in building an internationally recognized brand and an extensive trading business worldwide. Based on its brand promise of “tradition, passion, and handmade,” the Boker Group has enjoyed successful growth over the past 15 years. […]

Social Media’s Fickle Nature Affects Knife Industry

October 26, 2022

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“There’s just no communication from the social media companies when they choose to shut down an account,” he said. “We still don’t understand what we did. If AKTI can help provide some clarity and direction, that would be a huge win.”

W. Gerald Willey Passes Away

July 27, 2022

Gerald Willey, Founder of Willey Knives, Passes Away The American Knife & Tool Institute extends our sincere sympathies to the family of Gerald Willey. W. Gerald Willey of Greenwood passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family, who he deeply loved and who loved him.  Gerald was born in Milford […]

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