The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) has hired Jennifer Gardner as Marketing Communications Specialist. In her role, she will help promote AKTI’s legislative successes and educational programs.

Rod Bremer, president of Columbia River Knife and Tool, and CJ Buck, head of Buck Knives, were elected to the positions of president and vice president for AKTI’s Board of Regents during the 2013 Blade Show in Atlanta, Ga.

Former state legislator Jenn Coffey has suggestions for how to effectively communicate a pro-knife position to lawmakers on all levels. Based on her experience, there are good and bad ways to talk to legislators, and she shares what works and what doesn’t when you tell your story.

Combining two important knife bills gave Alaskans the freedom to own the knife of their choice without concern over possible municipal ordinances.