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For manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, suppliers, and knifemakers, our organization encourages industry growth, reasonable and responsible laws and regulations, and the next generation of knife users.  AKTI is the leading professional, knowledgeable association to represent your interests.

As the advocacy organization representing the sporting knife and tool industry and all knife owners, AKTI works to educate, promote and inform about knives as valuable, essential tools in our everyday lives.

Business memberships are listed in your company name and additional personalized log-ins may be requested for persons in your business.

Contact us if you have questions about corporate levels of membership.  Already a member? You can log in and renew your membership online, or download a form to mail or fax.

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Platinum Associates receive a framed membership certificate and a new certificate on renewing.
Gold, Silver and Bronze Associate may request a membership certificate suitable for framing.

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Advisory members (with approval of Board of Regents) are Premier Members who are involved with the Board in decisions about AKTI’s efforts and programs. They participate at two meetings per year with the Regents, usually held during the Blade Show and the SHOT Show. Advisory members pay their own expenses to attend meetings and frequently donate other services to the organization.

Advisory Member Annual Dues: $5,000

Supporting Advisory Member Annual Dues: $10,000

Supporting Advisory Members serve as Advisory members (see above) but also provide committed additional annual financial support.

Please contact the Executive Director regarding an Advisory or Supporting Advisory membership.

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#KnowYourKnifeLaws - 1/3 of the states have special provisions for knives used while hunting.www.akti.org/knives-in-outdoor-pursuits/#carrywithconfidence #AKTİ #huntingwithknives ... See MoreSee Less

Knives in Outdoor Pursuits | American Knife and Tool Institute

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This article appeared in Knife Magazine, September 2021. By Daniel C. Lawson, Attorney and Knife Expert Statutes in one-third of the United States contain a provision for hunting knives or the carry.....
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