For most of us who live in the U.S. there are at least two constitutions that pertain to the subject of what arms we may possess or keep and how we may carry or bear these arms. Many seem to ignore the state constitutions and misunderstand the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as applying […]

It is the mission of AKTI to maintain the distinction between the simple possession of a knife and criminal behavior or unlawful use of a knife.  “Circumstances of possession” is often and un-constitutionally invoked to obscure that distinction.

Observing National Hunting and Fishing Day by taking someone hunting or fishing for the first time should include teaching them proper knife safety.

The knife community stepped up with overwhelming support of the new venue of the “Free to Carry” fundraiser of the American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI). 

“Amazon Brand Registry” is offered to provide this valuable information for members, as well as other businesses in the sporting knife and tool industry.