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Delaware Legislature Passes Automatic Repeal

June 26, 2025

Delaware waving flag

The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is pleased to celebrate the final passage of Senate Bill 108, a bipartisan measure designed to modernize Delaware’s knife laws. The bill, introduced by Senators Jack Walsh and Dave Wilson and Representative Franklin Cooke, passed the Delaware House with strong support this week, following its previous passage in the Senate. It heads to Governor Carney for his signature.

AKTI Keeps Pushing and the Wins Are Piling Up

June 25, 2025

photo CJ Buck at NASC meeting talking to state legislators

 “It’s very important that lawmakers be made aware of an issue,” said state Senator Patrick Brennan, who represents part of Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont and who played a key role in getting the blade restriction bill through the legislative process. ” I’m sitting in the Appropriations and Transportation Committees, some big money discussions, and unless I get calls from people like AKTI, it’s really easy for us to drop the ball.”

Knife Industry Gathering at AKTI Event

June 23, 2025

Photo Kronos Knives staff

Sponsored by Kronos Knives, the mixer is quickly becoming one of the must-attend events at Blade Show. It provides custom makers, CEOs, influencers, media, and a wide variety of knife manufacturer employees with space and time to discuss issues big and small.

AKTI Applauds Members’ Success at 2025 Blade Show

June 23, 2025

Anne Reeves at Blade Show 2025

AKTI members Benchmade, Lionsteel, and Work Sharp each captured awards in the Blade Magazine’s “Knife of the Year” competition, while Chris Reeves Knives was honored with an Industry Achievement award.

Vermont Drops Automatic Knife Restrictions

June 13, 2025

Rep. Dan Noyes-Vermont

“It’s been a long journey,” said Brennan. “I’m glad we have finally gotten it done.”

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