Effective September 1, 2017 there will be no restrictions on the carry of knives in Texas except for knives with blades over 5-1/2 inches. The criminal intent to use an item will be the determining factor, not the possession or carry of a particular type of knife.
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.
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Don’t Believe the Myths About Automatic Knives
AKTI is removing automatic restrictions state by state and working to enact federal law to protect the rights of knife owners who travel between different states and jurisdictions. Our goal is also to repeal the FSA which is a ban on the commerce of valuable tools between states. We diligently and responsibly work to eliminate restrictions that hamper the ability of the knife community to do business or knife owners to chose the best tool for the task at hand.
Gerber Supports the American Knife & Tool Institute with Proceeds from New Knife Series
Gerber will be selling the single batch, limited 20 unit run of the G1-001 at the 2017 Blade Show, where 100% of sales will be donated to the AKTI American Knife & Tool Institute to support the organization’s ongoing efforts to defend and improve the rights and laws of knife users and manufacturers.
World Famous Custom Knifemakers Support AKTI’s Fundraiser
Knives from renowned custom makers including Tony Bose, Russ Kommer, Steve Jernigan, Tom Veff, Lucas Burnley, Brian Tighe, Ken Onion, D’Holder, Ed Van Hoy, Tony Marfione, Ken Steigerwalt, Alan Folts, Jesper Voxnaes, T.W. Downing, Robert Carter and Brad Zinker will be on live auction at the American Knife & Tool Institute’s (AKTI) fundraiser on Friday evening, June 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia.
AKTI’s Automatic Repeal Passes Michigan House Judiciary Committee
The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) today applauded the House Judicary Committee’s passage of Michigan Senate Bill 245, a bill to ensure better laws and protections for law abiding citizens carrying an automatic knife.
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