What happens in states that have an automatic knife ban if the Federal Switchblade Act is repealed? Perhaps not what you might think. Check out the article “State Law and the Repeal of Auto Knife Bans” by Anthony Sculimbrene, attorney and knife expert, which was published in the September issue of Knife Magazine.
“Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans”
On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” an executive order (EO) aimed at preventing financial institutions from denying services based on constitutionally protected political, religious, or business affiliations. This directive could have significant implications for businesses in lawful but sometimes politically targeted industries — including those in the knife and tool sector.
New Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Hit Knife Industry
On August 15, 2025, the United States broadened its 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum to cover more than 400 additional product categories, significantly expanding the scope and impact of its trade policy. The additional duties are applied on virtually all imported finished goods made with steel or aluminum, from baby strollers to kitchen appliances to knives and tools.
Longtime Advocate Bill Adams Passed
The American Knife and Tool Institute is saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Adams, a longtime advocate for sensible knife legislation and a member of the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame.
Judicial Review, Legislative Repeal, and the FSA
In the August issue of Knife Magazine, attorney and knife expert Anthony Sculimbrene dived into the legal principle of dual sovereignty and the two ways that the Federal Switchblade Act could be invalidated. Read the nuances of repealing the FSA and how federalism affects state laws in his article, “Federalism and the Repeal of the […]
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