A new knife industry organization forms in Canada to challenge the government’s enforcement of folding-knife import regulations. The effort has serious ramifications for manufacturers and knife owners alike.
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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 Announces Leadership & Membership Updates
AKTI is pleased to announce key leadership and membership updates, strengthening its commitment to the knife and tool community. And welcomes CobraTec to the Advisory Member level.
The Courts Have Spoken: Standing Required
Think a “friendly” court guarantees a win for knife owners? Not so fast.
AKTI Receives Help in Appeal to DOJ Regarding Autos and the USPS
Following a landmark Department of Justice memorandum opinion in January 2026 that questioned the constitutionality of restricting shipments of firearm components via the U.S. mail, AKTI is spearheading a legal push to apply the same logic to everyday bladed tools.
AKTI Announces Kansept and Tenable as New Members
The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is very pleased to announce that the Kansept and Tenable brands have joined as new Premier Members. Backed by more than 20 years of OEM experience, the two knife brands are deeply rooted in the everyday carry and tactical knife markets. They operate under a parent-and-subsidiary relationship out […]
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