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Knife Community Supports “Free to Carry” Fundraiser

August 11, 2021

Free to Carry” is an annual event that brings the knife industry and knife users together, showing appreciation to the association that advocates for reasonable, rational knife laws and works to make sure Americans can make, carry, and use the tool that best fits their needs.  This year the nonprofit’s event will be held from August 20th through August 22nd.

Kurt Ronacher to Lead AKTI

August 4, 2021

Kurt Ronacher, President, Boker USA, has stepped up to lead the American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) as its tenth president. 

The Nation, Wyoming, and AKTI Mourn the Loss of Senator Mike Enzi

July 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) and those of us who personally knew Senator Enzi mourn the loss of a friend and supporter,” said Jan Billeb, AKTI Executive Director. 

Chance to Win a Free Case® Pocket Knife

July 23, 2021

Case Star Spangled Stockman

Case®, a longtime supporter of the American Knife & Tool Institute, is collaborating with AKTI to help grow our membership and support during our “Imagine Your Life Without a Knife” membership campaign. Will you help spread the word?

The Useful Sword Cane

July 15, 2021

Attorney and knife expert Dan Lawson discusses the value of sword canes and their history in law and court cases in the July issue of Knife Magazine titled “The Useful Sword Cane.” Cane sword laws in the U.S. developed in the early 19th Century…Sword cane legislation remains an issue in this urbane 21st Century. AKTI […]

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