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This is where you’ll find the latest AKTI News and the latest news in the knife industry.  AKTI News includes information about the legislation and regulations we are either proactively introducing to remove knife restrictions or clarify laws or are monitoring to watch for issues that need action. You’ll also find out about the many other educational and other efforts of our organization to promote knives as fundamental, valuable tools.

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AKTI Prepares for “Annual Free to Carry”

August 28, 2023

Proceeds from the 2023 event will help fund the organization’s push for a bipartisan passage of the federal Interstate Transport Act, important legislation designed to protect everyone who travels across different states with knives.

Save the Date

August 8, 2023

Save the Date

“Free to Carry,” the American Knife and Tool Institute’s annual online auction, will be held Sept. 22-24, 2023. This fundraiser is your chance to bid on a wide variety of knives, tools, and other collectibles from top custom knifemakers and brands. In addition to the fantastic selection of knives, other items, such as camping and […]

BETTER TOGETHER

July 29, 2023

“Better Together” is an occasional series celebrating the American Knife and Tool Institute’s 25th anniversary. We take a closer look at some of the people and organizations who have contributed to AKTI’s success and helped shape the organization into the leading advocate for the knife industry and American knife owners.
We celebrate with Ed Fowler this issue.

CJ Buck Elected President of AKTI

July 18, 2023

A founding member, Buck returns to head the Board of Regents The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is proud to announce that CJ Buck, CEO of Buck Knives, was elected president of the nonprofit association at its recent Board of Regents meeting One of the founding members of AKTI 25 years ago, Buck finds […]

Cold Steel Steps Up to Host “Carry With Confidence” Knife Giveaway

July 11, 2023

Cold Steel Knives, a long-time supporter of the American Knife and Tools Institute (AKTI), is hosting a knife giveaway in July to help reinforce AKTI’s mission of educating and informing the public about the value of carrying knives. This year, AKTI celebrates 25 years as the unifying, cohesive voice of the knife industry and the […]

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