A premium, US-made, fixed-blade hunting knife released to commemorate the brand’s 30th anniversary, the new Soldotna was designed by renowned craftsman, professional guide, and outdoorsman Russ Kommer, a longtime partner of CRKT and a close friend of CRKT founder Rod Bremer. Source ..read more

The American Knife & Tool Institute expresses its sincere gratitude to six leading knife industry company members who have stepped forward as Contributing Sponsors for 2024. Their invaluable support will be instrumental in furthering AKTI's mission to educate the public, advocate for responsible knife laws, and assist the knife industry in working together as a cohesive community. Source ..read more

“The ripple effects of Bruen continue as governmental units, federal and state, struggle to figure out just how to apply its test. A recent case out of California, Miller v. Bonta, 2023 US Dist. LEXIS 188421 (D. S. Cal. October 19, 2023) helps tease out exactly how the Bruen test works.” The “Know Your Knife […] Source ..read more

A fun group of Girl Scouts used AKTI resources for a project on learning how to use knives during an encampment. From the leader: Here are pictures from Katelynn’s presentation on knife usage and knife safety. It was for twelve Girl Scouts ages 9 to 15. The girls loved all the items you sent, and Katelynn […] Source ..read more

The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) proudly announces that TOPS Knives of Ucon, Idaho, has joined the nonprofit organization as a new member. Tops will support AKTI at the Premier Membership level. Founded in 1998 as a manufacturer of knives with specific military and law enforcement applications, knives and tools by TOPS are designed […] Source ..read more

Did you know you have the chance to win a sweet knife AND help AKTI meet its goals simultaneously? Every month, we hold a knife auction on our website.  Proceeds from these mini-auctions help fund our legislative advocacy efforts. This month, we feature the “Raider Creek EDC” from Badfeather Knives—a recently introduced, unique, “sheathless,” and pocket-friendly […] Source ..read more

The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is happy to announce that Swordis, an online retail store featuring over 1,200 swords, daggers, and technical knives from renowned brands, has joined as a new member of the nonprofit organization.  Swordis comes in at the Bronze Membership level. Swordis, a startup launched in December 2023, originated from […] Source ..read more

Emerging knife brand joins at the Premier Membership level  The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) proudly announces that Kronos Knife Company, a new knife brand started by Palmetto State Armory, has joined as a member of the nonprofit organization. Kronos comes in at the Premier Membership level. Kronos, based in Columbia, South Carolina, is […] Source ..read more

The article by attorney and knife expert Tony Sculimbrene titled “When Smart People Disagree” was published for the American Knife & Tool Institute by Knife Magazine in their February 2024 issue. Smart people on federal benches fundamentally disagree on the passage in Heller regarding the scope of Second Amendment protections.  Heller and Bruen do not […] Source ..read more

Maryland company joins at the Premier Membership level  The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is proud to announce that SZCO Supplies of Baltimore, Maryland, has joined as a new member of the nonprofit organization. SZCO comes in at the Premier Membership level. Founded by the Jamil family in 1984, SZCO began by manufacturing knives […] Source ..read more