For knife owners and collectors, AKTI is the credible source of valuable information to carry and use your knives and edged tools with confidence. We work to remove or clarify laws to allow you to use and enjoy the knives and edged tools you choose for the task at hand.
Memberships are listed in the individual’s name. Have a business in the knife industry? See our Industry Membership Options
Ambassador Membership
Individuals who join or renew between January 1 and December 31 will be entered in the drawing for a knife. Drawing is held each year at the SHOT Show.
The 2025 Membership Drawing Knife was generously donated by Fox Knives. It’s a beautiful Fox Sicilian designed by Bob Terzuola with a birch wood handle and blade length of 3.35″, made in Italy and valued at $212.70 US. If you join or renew at any time during 2025, you’ll be entered into the January 2026 drawing.
AKTI Memberships can also be given as a gift. See details here. If you prefer, you can download an AKTI-Membership-Form to mail to email.
AKTI is a 501(c)6 nonprofit association Federal I.D. 42-1472615. Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes but may be deductible as a business expense, subject to restrictions imposed due to lobbying activities. The IRS requires that nonprofits inform you of the estimated non-deductible amount. Dues or contributions to AKTI are not refundable.