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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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The Bowie Knife Exception

February 27, 2025

“One particularly fascinating glitch in Second Amendment jurisprudence surrounds one of the most iconic patterns in all of knives – the bowie knife.

Why Does It Matter?

February 10, 2025

The January issue of Knife Magazine included an article regarding the court case of Bianchi v. Brown.  Why does this court case matter to the knife community?  “Bianchi v. Brown is interesting to knife folks for two reasons–first, knives play a key role in the Bianchi Court’s analysis, and second, it is the first time […]

Interstate Transport Act (ITA) Reintroduced

February 6, 2025

UPDATE:  S. 246 passed the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation On February 5, 2025, the Interstate Transport Act was passed out of committee with bipartisan support.  The next step in the legislative process is a vote in the Senate. AKTI Applauds Senators for Reintroducing Interstate Transport Act Bipartisan bill would protect knife owners    […]

CRKT® Kicks Off 2025 with a Stunning New Product Assortment

January 15, 2025

Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT), a brand synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and intelligent design, launched its 2025 product line. With a diverse array of task-ready knives and tools, CRKT’s 2025 collection includes the brand’s first out-the-front automatic knife, new Made in the USA products, some iconic product sets with new technologies, and a classic reintroduction with a nod to the brand’s legacy of innovation.

A Christmas Gift

January 11, 2025

“If there were a Christmas tree for knife knuts in 2024, one of the gifts under that tree would be the recently decided Commonwealth v. Canjura.” Read “Canjura Redux” by attorney Anthony Sculimbrene, who examines why a recent court case is so important to knife owners.  Thanks again to Knife Magazine for sharing Mr. Sculimbrene’s […]

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