AKTI leads the way as the responsible, credible voice of the knife community
We advocate for the knife industry and all knife owners, promoting knives as critically essential and valuable tools in our daily work and recreational lives.
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 carry and use their knives and edged tools with confidence. We provide accurate law information and work to remove or clarify knife laws so you can use and enjoy the tool you choose.
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AKTI is recognized worldwide as the most respected, credible, and accurate source of knife law information and legislative input.
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Thanks to generous AKTI supporters, we hold monthly online auctions of donated knives. You win two ways: (1) You get a new knife, and (2) You help fund AKTI’s legislative efforts.
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Did You Know?
The U.S. Sporting Knife and Tool Industry has a $5.722 Billion Economic Impact
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