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 […]
Solving How to Legally Travel with a Knife
As you travel on a road trip, whether for fun, outdoor activities, or even work, have you ever wondered if the essential knife you have along could be illegal in some places? “People consider the United States to be one giant country, which is true. But, in many ways, the U.S. is like a collection […]
AKTI Keeps Pushing and the Wins Are Piling Up
“It’s very important that lawmakers be made aware of an issue,” said state Senator Patrick Brennan, who represents part of Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont and who played a key role in getting the blade restriction bill through the legislative process. ” I’m sitting in the Appropriations and Transportation Committees, some big money discussions, and unless I get calls from people like AKTI, it’s really easy for us to drop the ball.”
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