Legislative Update

May 14, 2011: How incredibly ironic that the May 14 edition of the Wall Street Journal, a New York City based newspaper, ran a piece in their "Off Duty" section titled "Stay Sharp." It commends to its readers five one-hand opening pocket knives, every one of which would be falsely deemed an illegal gravity knife by NYC District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. Click to go to that article onlineorclick to view a photo of article as it appeared in the newspaper. To read Knife Rights Chairman Doug Ritter's letter to the editor, click on "Read More >>>>" below. We need your help to fight DA Vance. Donate today to support Knife Rights Sharper Future™ Legal Fund.... Read More

Doug Ritter, Chairman of Knife Rights, presented the Third Annual Sharper Future™ Awards at BLADE Show in Atlanta, Georgia, June 9, 2012. Georgia State Senator William "Bill" Heath was the recipient of the Freedom's Edge™ award given to honor a local, state or national elected representative who has demonstrated their commitment to a Sharper Future™ by leadership in the fight to protect or enhance our knife rights. Mike "Mikey" Vellekamp was the recipient of the Freedom's Point™ award to honor an individual citizen or citizens who demonstrated their commitment to a Sharper Future™ by leadership in the fight to protect or enhance our knife rights. Blaine Smith, an associate editor at America's 1st Freedom Magazine, was the recipient of the Freedom's Voice™ award given to honor a journalist or journalistic team in general media that has demonstrated a commitment to fair, accurate and insightful coverage on an issue involving knife ownership. Roger Claunch is the recipient of the Freedom's Guardian™ Award given to honor a production knife manufacturer or industry partner that has demonstrated their commitment to a Sharper Future™ by their support of the fight to protect or enhance our knife rights. Jason Hobbs is the recipient of the inaugural Carry a Knife - Save a Life™ Award which is to be given annually to honor an individual citizen who has used their every-day-carry (EDC) knife to save a life, demonstrating the practical advantages to always carrying a knife in order to be prepared for situations when a knife is invaluable, up to and including saving lives. For full details, please click on "Read More >>>>" link below.... Read More

Knife Rights was presented with a 2012 Industry Achievement Award by Blade Magazine at the annual Blade Magazine Knife-Of-The-Year Awards Banquet at BLADE Show in Atlanta, Georgia.  Knife Rights was recognized for its "diligence in working to have pro-knife legislation passed in a number of states this year," said Blade Magazine editor, Steve Shackleford.  Managing Editor Joe Joe Kertzman noted, "the legislative offensive mounted... this year has been nothing short of historic." Doug Ritter, Knife Rights chairman, said, "Knife Rights is honored to be recognized for our achievements in defending knife owners' rights. We sincerely appreciate the support from individuals and industry that has allowed us to make great strides this year."... Read More

Knife Rights has donated Freedom’s Steel™ III – Shall Not Infringe, an extraordinary custom knife collaboration, to the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) in appreciation for their assistance and support of Knife Rights’ legislative efforts in fighting the Second Front in Defense of the Second Amendment™. Freedom’s Steel™ III – Shall Not Infringe will be a featured auction item at the NRA-ILA Dinner and Auction to be held at the NRA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, … Continued... Read More

The Making of Freedom’s Steel™ Click here for the full details of Freedom’s Steel. Photos taken by knifemaker David Broadwell during the making of Freedom’s Steel – December, 2011 through February, 2012. Chad Nichols’ stainless Damascus billet. It is an unusual Wedged Ladder pattern.Note the upside down “V” … Continued... Read More

Below is a slightly cleaned-up version, for easier reading, of the archival copy of the April 2, 1788 page from George Washington’s diary. The original can be found on the Library of Congress web site. Wood from the last of these 13 horse chestnut trees planted by George Washington in 1788, as noted on this diary page, was used in the handle of Freedom’s Steel, … Continued... Read More

Freedom’s Steel™ V – Liberty’s Heritage Bowie™ Knife Rights’ Extraordinary Custom Collaboration Knife Supporting NRA-ILA and the Second Amendment! A One-of-a-Kind Custom Knife Crafted by Acclaimed Artisans (Click images and links for higher resolution photographs. Photos by Caleb Royer) Knife Rights has donated Freedom’s Steel™ V – Liberty’s Heritage Bowie, a one-of-a-kind 22-inch Mosaic Damascus Bowie knife by Master Smith Kyle Royer with Jim Small engraving, … Continued... Read More

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Knife Rights is very pleased to welcome political commentator, author and columnist S.E. Cupp to our community. S.E first wrote on the subject of New York DA Cyrus Vance, Jr’s persecution of knife owners and retailers in a column back in July. She recently became a Knife Rights member and encourages others to join and support Knife Rights: “A knife is more than just a utility tool. … Continued... Read More

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November 16, 2011: Please email and call Mayor Menino at mayor@cityofboston.gov and 617-635-4500 to express your opposition to this ordinance. Dear Mayor Menino, I am writing to ask you to VETO Docket #1366 An Ordinance Requiring The Licensing Of Certain Stores That Sell Certain Knives recently passed by the Boston City Council. This ordinance should be vetoed for the following reasons: It violates the Massachusetts Constitution’s prohibition against ordinances, … Continued... Read More

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Over the years many local political jurisdictions (towns, cities and counties, etc.) have enacted laws banning the sale, possession, use, and/or manufacture of certain types of knives. This includes knives that the average citizen would consider common pocketknives. In most cases, these local restrictions are more restrictive than state law and they often contradict state law. The resulting patchwork of ordinances and rules serve to confuse or entrap those traveling within or through a state. … Continued... Read More

Winners have been drawn in the latest Membership and Donation drawings: Spirit of Steel Knife Show: Don Lentz USN Gathering: Mark Berube & Barbara Thropp Thanks to everyone who joined, renewed or made a donation for their support of Knife Rights! … Continued... Read More

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Knife Rights national state knife law preemption campaign was launched in 2010 in Arizona. Preemption protects knife owners, knife collectors and those in the knife industry from a confusing patchwork of local knife ordinances and rules. Preemption is a key component of Knife Rights’ national legislative agenda to protect knife owners’ rights. The bipartisan passage of Knife Rights Arizona knife preemption law now serves as a model for preemption efforts in other states whose citizens are subject to a similar patchwork of local knife laws with attendant civil rights issues. … Continued... Read More

Knife Rights has launched a Facebook page to raise awareness of Knife Rights and the very real threats knife owners face. The greater Knife Rights’ reach, the more supporters we gain, the more success we will have in achieving a Sharper Future for all Americans. You can help by spreading the word, starting by going to www.facebook.com/KnifeRights and then clicking the “Like” button at the top of the Knife Rights Facebook page. … Continued... Read More

This Fundly powered donation page allows you to multiply the value of your donation to Knife Rights Foundation through social media. By also “donating” an update to your Facebook or Twitter pages, you encourage your friends to join you in supporting Knife Rights and a Sharper Future™ for all Americans. You will also gain facebook awards as your friends contribute.      How do I make a donation to Knife Rights?First, … Continued... Read More