Check out the answer and whether it’s correct in attorney and knife expert Anthony Sculimbrene’s article “AI and Knife Laws.” Be safe, not sorry or confused. Thanks to Knife Magazine for sharing this article in their January issue.
AKTI News
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.
Check the Action Alert section for Calls to Action and sign up as a Free Grassroots Supporter to receive our emails.
To see only the latest news of the sporting knife and tool industry and the greater knife community, check out Industry News
AKTI Welcomes Krate Tactical as a New Member
AKTI is excited to announce that Krate Tactical of Winder, Georgia, has joined as a new member of the nonprofit organization. Krate supports AKTI at the Premier Membership level.
CRKT® Unveils New 2026 Collection
“Our 2026 lineup is packed with compelling new products that build on what CRKT does best — smart innovation paired with practical, purpose-driven design for everyday carry,” said Kyle Stuart, VP of Marketing for CRKT.
Lessons from an Actual Switchblade Case
“I knew a little about knives, and I was convinced that this was not a switchblade. I was also confident that if a judge found that it was, Kershaw’s efforts with their Speedsafe “assisted opener” design would be in serious trouble.” Enjoy a good, educational read from attorney and knife expert Tony Sculimbreme. “Lessons from […]
AKTI Lays Groundwork for 2026 State Initiatives
The American Knife & Tool Institute has partnered with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation since 2009, first at the federal level during AKTI’s successful efforts to clarify the definition of automatic knives, and later on several state initiatives.