AKTI has been at the forefront of efforts in Pennsylvania to remove the state’s prohibition on the manufacture, sale, and possession of automatic knives. We are pleased to report that today, the Senate passed HB 1929 with a bipartisan vote of 50 to 0! This vote is the culmination of extensive legislative efforts that also […]

If you live in Pennsylvania, we encourage you to contact your State Senator now to ask them to support and advocate for the passage of HB 1929 as drafted.

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) receives several inquiries per year regarding swords. Generally, the query is from someone seeking information about the legality of carrying a sword or about the applicability of knife laws to a sword

The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) is excited to announce the next giveaway by a brand and member to support AKTI!  We Knife Co. will be offering a knife from each of its three brands, CIVIVI, SENCUT, and WE Knife, in a giveaway encouraging individuals to sign up for AKTI emailed News & Legislative […]

Given the prevalence and importance of social media in modern-day marketing and outreach plans, the American Knife and Tool Institute is undertaking a cohesive initiative to gain clarity and insight into the wide array of social media rules and regulations. AKTI’s aim is to find a path to remove or reduce the suppression of knife brands’ social media accounts.