AKTI announces that it is preparing to publish its third “AKTI State of the Sporting Knife & Tool Industry” report. Past documents have proved to be instrumental in explaining the impact the knife and tool industry has on American jobs and the economy. Atlanta, GA (June 4, 2015) – Preparing to advocate on behalf of […]

The American Knife & Tool Institute invites Blade Show ticket holders with a knife business, or thinking about starting a knife business, to attend the “Protecting Your Brand” educational session. It will be held at 4:15 pm. in Room 109, Cobb Galleria, Blade Show, Atlanta, Georgia. Visit AKTI’s booth #18 for more details.

Bipartisan legislation would ensure people who are traveling with a secured knife are not prosecuted under local or state laws. The measure was led by U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-WY, and Ron Wyden, D-OR, at the request of the American Knife & Tool Institute (headquartered in Wyoming).

Dagger, dirks, stilettos, bowie knives, swords, spears, knives with over 5″ blades and hand instruments designed to cut or stab another by being thrown would be removed from list of “illegal knives.”