In the May issue of Knife World, attorney and knife expert Dan Lawson delves into the problems that were known about the Federal Switchblade Act before it was ever passed into law. The legislative history behind the Federal Switchblade Act of 1958 (FSA) reveals that enforcement issues and uncertainties were foreseen due to the “many […]
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AKTI to Host Industry Celebration Event at Blade Show
Recognizing the vibrancy and successes of the knife industry, the American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is hosting a “Stronger Together Industry Celebration Event” on June 3 at the 2022 Blade Show being held in Atlanta.
Pennsylvania Auto Repeal Passes House
Exciting news from Pennsylvania. As the home state of our knife expert and attorney, improving knife laws in Pennsylvania has been a high AKTI priority for over twenty years. Initiatives have come and gone. We have headed in the right direction again with the bill passing the House today with bipartisan support!
Schools and Knife Laws
“State laws applicable to knives on school grounds are in force in, essentially, every state, although wide variation exists as to what is restricted.” What about the student who simply “forgot” the fact that they had a knife in their bag? Read more in the article “Schools and Knife Laws” by Daniel C. Lawson which […]
Ontario Knife Company® Announces Newest Model in Award-Winning Black Bird Series
New Black Bird S35VN Combines Simplistic Design, High-Quality S35VN Steel, and Pure Function for Ultimate Survival / Outdoors Knife Ontario Knife Company® (OKC®), the award-winning cutlery maker with more than 130 years of experience designing and creating blades for every need, is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning Black Bird series, the […]
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