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Intellectual Property Seminar Explained Ins and Outs to Knife Industry Members

August 6, 2016

Intellectual property (IP) can be one of the single most value assets that any business possesses. Understanding how to develop and protect your IP – as well as how to avoid infringing upon others’ – is an essential part of running a successful business.”

Follow 2016 Knife Legislation

July 31, 2016

AKTI’s 2016 legislative efforts are focused on federal and state efforts including the Knife Owners’ Protection Act, repeal of restrictions on Auto-Open Knives, and Preemption. We support reasonable, responsible legislation and measured non-partisan efforts to resolve issues. AKTI promotes knives as an essential and valuable tool in everyday life.

CJ Buck Inducted Into Cutlery Hall of Fame©

July 13, 2016

Co-Founder and President of the American Knife & Tool Institute Honored for His Contributions to the Knife Community

BLADE Show Presented Award from the American Knife & Tool Institute

June 30, 2016

AKTI’s Integrity Award presented to the BLADE Show and F+W for contributions to work against counterfeit knives.

2016 New York SB 6483 & AB 9042

June 20, 2016

Definitions for “switchblade knife” and “gravity knife” would not include a knife that has a bias toward closure, avoiding confusion with easy open knives.

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