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.”

Pro-knife bill to increase critical dimension for knives considered weapons from 4″ to 6″ and the key element of unlawful intent added vetoed by Montana Governor Bullock.

Senate committee introduced bill would enact knife preemption in Idaho and void any current local ordinances more restrictive than state law.

Thanks to Senator Bryant and Representative Pitts for re-introducing bills in South Carolina to enact knife preemption so knife owners do not have to worry about stricter city laws. Help us get it done in 2015!

Only the top 1% of trade associations saw the significant increase in membership growth shown by the American Knife & Tool Institute. Recognized as the respected and responsible advocate for the knife user and knife industry since 1998.