For Businesses
A professional, knowledgeable nonprofit association, AKTI works to ensure the knife industry thrives and grows, solving common problems and removing restrictions. Your membership strengthens and unifies our voice and provides access to valuable resources.
For Knife Owners
AKTI is the credible source of valuable information for knife owners to confidently carry and use their knives and edged tools. We provide accurate law information and work to remove or clarify knife laws so you can use and enjoy the tool you choose.
Legislative Work
AKTI is recognized worldwide as the most respected, credible, and accurate source of knife law information and legislative input.
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AKTI provides valuable information to solve industry and individual knife issues.
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Did You Know?
The U.S. Sporting Knife and Tool Industry generates an economic impact of over $6 billion, employs over 5,000 individuals directly, and 24,000+ in supporting roles.
The industry’s foundation is man’s oldest tool, built with countless variations in style, blade length, and materials to serve multiple daily, recreational, and vocational needs.
U.S. companies’ sporting and work knives are sought after in ever-expanding international markets.
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