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To the National Knife Collectors Association (NKCA) and the National Knife Museum (NKM). We are here to promote the hobby of knife collecting and preserve all aspects of the history of cutlery and cutlery related items. Further information is located on our “About Us” page.
We hope you enjoy our web site and visit often. Check out the 2009 NKCA KNIFE RAFFLE , 12 Tickets for only $10, Over $5,000 in knives will be raffled off!
NKCA Kentucky Fall Knife Show will be held at the Fern Valley Hotel & Convention Center (formerly known as the Holiday Inn South), 2715 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY. For 6’ table reservations e-mail NKCALisa@hotmail.com or call 423.228.2656. Sale tables are $80 to NKCA Members, $150 to non-Members.
NKCA Nashville Knife Show held in conjunction with Goodman’s Gun Show a the TN State Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203. For a map & directions, click HERE. For table reservations e-mail NKCALisa@hotmail.com or call 423.228.2656. 8’ sale tables $60 to NKCA Members.
NKCA MEMBERS ONLY! You can now SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIG SHOW JOURNAL for only $9.95 per year! This is a 4-color, 64-page publication full of valuable information on upcoming events, articles and even NKCA information! SUBSCRIBE NOW!
American Premium Guide to KNIVES & RAZORS, Identification & Value Guide, 7th Edition, by Jim Sargent, NKCA Past President, NOW AVAILABLE!
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2009 NKCA CLUB KNIVES
Our beautiful 2009 NKCA Club Knives have now been selected! They will both be produced by the American manufacturer, Canal Street Cutlery, Ellenville, NY. One knife will be a 2-bladed Muskrat Pattern and the other knife will be a 1-bladed Trapper Pattern. Both knives will have matching Rams Horn Bone Handles. Each knife will be serialized, etched and have the NKCA shield inserted into the handle. $99.95 each or order both knives for $190.00. Sold to MEMBERS ONLY! DEADLINE for ordering is Aug 31, 2009. Call us at 423.228.2656 to place your order.
Scott King has created a new website where knife enthusiasts can gather and discuss all kinds of interesting topics. Come join us at iKnifeCollector.com
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2008 NKCA Club Knives have not been shipped and will most likely NOT BE SHIPPED until SUMMER 2009. We will keep you updated on their progress.
If you weren’t able to attend the 2009 BLADE SHOW, check out Scott King’s YouTube video here!
Katie’s Custom Knife Lanyards & Bracelets
At a recent NKCA Show in Tennessee I learned of an NKCA Youth Member with a very interesting and creative knife related business. Her name is Katie Roberts, she is eight years old and lives in Northeast Tennessee.
U.S. Customs has introduced a proposal that would make assisted-opening and one-hand knives re-classified as illegal switchblades. This is a serious issue as Customs interprets and enforces the federal switchblade act. These knives are your Buck, Gerber, Benchmade, Kershaws and others that have a thumb stud or other device on the blade that helps you open it easily - and that you use every day.
The organization that I do work for AKTI (American Knife & Tool Institute) is fighting this. We have submitted a request to Customs and Border Patrol for extension from their June 21st deadline to respond. We have hired legal representation to formally respond. We have a plan to contact Congress.
But we need help - this affects millions of people. We need to 1) get Customs to extend the deadline; 2) rally our Congressmen; 3) get the word out; 4) present a responsible convincing response to Customs, and 4) win this!
Please read the information on our website www.akti.org - If Customs succeeds it will mean 1) knife businesses closing; 2) jobs lost; 3) citizens criminals by crossing state lines with these knives.
Please help! If you've never contacted your congressman before - now is the time. Please write U.S. Customs (so they receive by 6/21). Contacting your congressmen is very easy by email. See www.akti.org.
Please forward this email on to others - or send your own plea. Thanks, Jan Billeb
Jan Billeb, Executive Director
American Knife & Tool Institute
22 Vista View Lane,
Cody, WY 82414-9606
(307) 587-8296 Phone/Fax
Email: akti@akti.org Website:www.akti.org
