Thanks to the Knife Community, AKTI Had a Successful Free to Carry Fundraiser The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) extends its heartfelt thanks to the knife community for the tremendous support of its 10th annual Free to Carry fundraiser. The four-day online event, held October 10-13, featured an outstanding selection of custom and collectible […]
How Judges Measure Blade Length
Many state laws regulate the length of a knife blade, but how should it be measured? Anthony Sculimbrene, attorney and knife expert, discusses how judges approach this question in his recent article for Knife Magazine titled “How Judges Measure Blade Length.” The legal world would be best served by following AKTI’s Knife Measuring Protocol.
Hawaii Without an FSA
The last of a three-part series on what would change if the Federal Switchblade Act were repealed, “Hawaii Without an FSA” explains, “Much like its geographic origins, Hawaiian law on automatic knives has been both explosive and ever-changing.” Attorney and knife expert Anthony Sculimbrene cautions, “If you take nothing else from this article, it should […]
Have Your Voice Heard! We Need Your Help
Having additional AKTI members willing to advocate for repealing bans on automatic knives in Minnesota, New Mexico, and Washington could be the key to getting real, meaningful knife laws passed in these states. You could be an agent of change!
AKTI Announces “Free to Carry” Online Auction Dates
The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is gearing up for its most important annual fundraiser, the Free to Carry online auction, being held from October 10 to 13, 2025. Bidder registration is now open, and the auction catalog is being updated periodically. From factory favorites to one-of-a-kind custom knives, Free to Carry auctions off […]