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Winners Picked for 2026 Ultimate Knife Giveaway

September 17, 2026

Ding, ding, ding…we have a winner! Three, actually.

From August 15 through September 15, 2026, knife enthusiasts had a shot at winning one of three seriously impressive knife packages, each valued at more than $800, as AKTI held its second annual Ultimate Knife Giveaway.Ultimate Knife Giveaway Logo

Three prize packages were awarded, featuring knives from SOG, Cold Steel, Buck, GiantMouse, CRKT, Kansept, and Case.

The lucky winners, chosen at random, were M. Tomlinson, B. Levin, and M. Roach. They have been notified, and each will receive one of these packages:
  • Prize pack #1 includes a GiantMouse Redington fixed blade, Case Cheetah® Cub, CRKT Squid™ II with olive wood, and a Cold Steel Full Metal Atlas (Approx. retail value $875).
  • Prize Pack #2 includes a SOG FX Tanto 250th Anniversary limited edition, Ron Steele-designed Kansept Strip, CRKT Rogers Q Folder with MagnaCut, and a Cold Steel Finn Hawk II (Approx. retail value $950).
  • Prize Pack #3 includes custom rosewood Buck 119 with MagnaCut blade, Case Buffalo Horn Axe Handle®, CRKT Italian-made Squid™ II, and a SOG One Zero Silver + Satin (Approx. retail value $900)

By entering, participants agreed to receive AKTI’s monthly news and update emails. These emails are a great way to stay informed about the latest developments in the knife world. That made this a win for AKTI, too. We significantly expanded our reach and introduced more people to the importance of carrying with confidence, understanding knife laws, and staying informed about important issues affecting knife owners.

A very sincere thank-you to this year’s generous supporters for donating their latest knives and helping us spread the word. These companies’ support made this giveaway possible and helped us connect with an even larger community of knife enthusiasts.

P.S.  Our next great event – Free to Carry online auction coming in October.

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