The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) presents a series of informative articles appearing on the organization’s website, www.akti.org, and presenting various aspects of the knife owner’s experience.
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Author Archives: Joe Kertzman
Nat Geo’s Lords Of War Features Knifemaker Larry Harley
The National Geographic Channel’s Lords Of War program features knifemaker Larry Harley as an antique knife and edged weaponry expert.
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Knife Rights-Sponsored Pro-Knife Bill Filed in Indiana
Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes has forwarded Senate Bill SB181, a pro-knife bill that would repeal Indiana’s outdated ban on the sale and possession of switchblades and automatic knives.
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Golden Engraving Highlights Favorite Folder
Honestly, it’s not difficult to choose the “Editor’s Favorites from the Knives 2013 Book,” not because there are only a couple dozen great knives in the publication, but instead they’re all incredible (at least to this humble editor), so how could …
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Llannoite Proves Inspired Knife Handle Choice
Add Llannoite to the list of incredible knife handle materials to add to collections everywhere.
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A Presentation Dagger Fit for a Commanding Officer
There are knives and then there are presentation daggers that would look right at home in a general’s belt sheath, sash or shoulder sling. Larry Lunn’s interpretation of a Scottish officer’s dirk showcases a carved-ebony handle in a Scottish modified-knotwork-style …
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Now That’s one Far-Out Flipper Folder!
The temper line alone on Michael Burch’s flipper folder is enough to catch the old knife enthusiast eye, not to mention a Samurai warrior, that, thanks to Jody Muller color engraving, emerges from the gold, copper and stainless steel bolsters …
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