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. Membership is open to any knife-related business or organization.
Contact us if you have questions about industry levels of membership. You can also download a form to mail or email to join or renew – AKTI Industry Membership Application.
Renewing Your Membership?
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Which Membership is Right for You?
Industry memberships are listed in your business name, and the number of persons listed in the membership record, having personalized log-ins, and receiving our industry news emails, is based on your membership level.
There are two main categories of membership – Associate and Premier, with additional options in each so you can choose the membership that best suits your business.
Associate Memberships
Associate Members are invited to participate in the annual meeting (held during the Blade Show) but are not eligible to vote. All Associate Members receive
- AKTI member decal, membership card, AKTI logo item, and a certificate suitable for framing
- Monthly membership news, industry news emails, and copies of AKTI publications
- Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law database
- Access to valuable knife business information
Platinum Associate Member: Three people can be listed in the membership record. Platinum Associates are eligible to participate in various programs, such as donating knives to legislators and the Carry With Confidence giveaway and are invited to round table discussions and industry presentations.
Gold Associate Member: Two people can be listed in the membership record, have website log-ins and receive our industry news emails.
Bronze and Silver Associate Member: One name is listed in the membership record, has website a website log-in, and receives our industry news emails.
Platinum Associate Annual Dues: $1,200
Gold Associate Annual Dues: $600
Silver Associate Annual Dues: $300
Bronze Associate Annual Dues: $150
Premier Memberships:
There are three levels of Premier Membership that are eligible to vote at the annual meeting: Premier, Advisory, and Supporting Advisory. All Premier Members also:
- Can list up to five people in the membership record to have website log-ins and receive our industry news emails
- Receive a wooden membership plaque
- Your company logo and website are linked from our website
- Receive publications and communications crucial to your business
- Access to reliable, legally accurate knife law database
- Access to invaluable legal assistance
- Press releases shared in Industry News and AKTI’s social media
- Jobs can be posted in the AKTI Career Center
- Can participate on AKTI committees
- Are invited to round table discussions and industry presentations
Premier Member Annual Dues: $2,500
Advisory Membership:
Advisory members are Premier Members who are involved with the Board in decisions about AKTI’s efforts and programs. They can participate in 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.
If you prefer, you can also download a form to mail or email – AKTI Industry Membership Application.