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Is the Federal Switchblade Act Invalid???

September 12, 2024

“Does Bruen invalidate the Federal Switchblade Act (FSA)? That was the question Knife Rights brought up in the case of Knife Rights et al. v. Garland, a 5th Circuit case that resulted in an order on June 3, 2024. The answer, unfortunately, is that we don’t know. The reason we don’t know is that…” Read more in […]

Oregon’s Leading Knife Brands Establish Center of Excellence 

August 31, 2024

night photo of Portland, Oregon

Four brands at the core of the PKCoE are members of the American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI): Benchmade, CRKT, Gerber Gear, and Leatherman.
“Given the track record of support and involvement in AKTI over the past 25 years, it comes as no surprise the brands are involved in more efforts to support the knife industry,” said Jan Billeb, Executive Director of AKTI. “We’re excited to explore ways to work with PKCoE.”  

Massachusetts Supreme Court Strikes Down Switchblade Ban

August 30, 2024

Groundbreaking news came out of Massachusetts this week. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that the state’s nearly 70-year-old ban on automatic knives violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

AKTI Thankful for Fundraiser Support

August 22, 2024

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) sincerely thanks the knife community for their overwhelming support of its ninth annual “Free to Carry” fundraiser.

AKTI’s Free to Carry Online Fundraiser Starts Aug. 2nd

July 29, 2024

Philip Booth One-of-a-Kind Custom Auto

The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI)  is gearing up for its most important fundraiser of the year –  the Free to Carry online auction coming this week – Aug. 2-5, 2024. The public can bid on dozens of custom, collectible, and limited edition knives, outdoor equipment, and surprises. Proceeds from the 2024 event help […]

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