RMB Custom Leather Posted June 10, 2009 Report Posted June 10, 2009 THIS COULD ALSO HURT THE LEATHER INDUSTRY !!!! URGENT NEWS U.S. Customs Proposal would characterize assisted-openers as switchblade knives and potetially jeopardize all pocket knives. On behalf of the entire sporting knife industry and all knife owners across the country, AKTI filed request for an extension to U.S. Customs to their June 21st deadline to respond. We have hired a specialized U.S. Customs and Trade law firm to draft a response in defense of our knives. But your help is needed to write letters and spread the word. CONTACT YOUR US REPRESENTATIVE!!! http://www.akti.org/ http://www.kniferights.org/index.php?optio...81&Itemid=1 Quote Thank you, Rob Bennett Email: rob@rmbcl.com Authorized Distributor BLUEGUNS Multi Molds Maker Supplies Home of the "Taco Press" kydex/Leather former FREE SHIPPING! FACEBOOK
electrathon Posted June 10, 2009 Report Posted June 10, 2009 I have been hearing about this. Unfortionatly, with the current administration, there is little that can be done. Most of the new rules that are flying through will not recieve congresional oversight, they are just being enacted, quickly and swiftly, because if they do not happen fast, they may not get through. Our rights as citizens are so trivial compared to the rest of what is happening this is a small issue. Quote
Hilly Posted June 10, 2009 Report Posted June 10, 2009 I have been hearing about this. Unfortionatly, with the current administration, there is little that can be done. Most of the new rules that are flying through will not recieve congresional oversight, they are just being enacted, quickly and swiftly, because if they do not happen fast, they may not get through. Our rights as citizens are so trivial compared to the rest of what is happening this is a small issue. You're right. 2010 is just around the corner. Hopefully, we can get this country back on track. Quote
HallisChalmers Posted June 10, 2009 Report Posted June 10, 2009 You're right. 2010 is just around the corner. Hopefully, we can get this country back on track. "It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same." Thomas Paine :soapbox: Quote "Assiduus usus uni rei deditus et ingenium et artem saepe vincit" - - Constant practice devoted to one subject often outdoes both intelligence and skill. (Cicero)
Members jt1 Posted June 11, 2009 Members Report Posted June 11, 2009 We the people...???... Quote As Always jt
Members MBOGO Posted June 21, 2009 Members Report Posted June 21, 2009 Thank your for getting the knowledge out. Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted June 21, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted June 21, 2009 Just a friendly reminder folks, let's make sure this doesn't turn into a political thread. We all have our opinions on who's doing what in the US, and what kinds of choices and consequences we'll face. But this site is for Leather. This site is also multinational in its membership, which is another reason the membership voted to keep politics out of it. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members whinewine Posted June 21, 2009 Members Report Posted June 21, 2009 Just a friendly reminder folks, let's make sure this doesn't turn into a political thread.We all have our opinions on who's doing what in the US, and what kinds of choices and consequences we'll face. But this site is for Leather. This site is also multinational in its membership, which is another reason the membership voted to keep politics out of it. Amen to that! Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted June 21, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) I'd like to take a moment to say thanks to Rob for posting the links on the 1st post. There's some definitely interesting things going on, but (I actually read the whole document) I don't see this as a threat to everyone's pocket knife. If you're carrying a "tacti-cool" folder, then yes, yours may be delisted. From the document, there were a grand total of 4 knives delisted, based on a revised interpretation of "switchblade", and basically a resolution to disallow knives that have 'assisted opening' mechanisms. Could this hurt the leather industry? If you're a sheath maker, maybe. I don't think it's really going to effect folks like DCKnives, who are making sheaths for custom hunting knives (and the knives), or folks making gear for LARP, SCA, etc. Thanks for the enthusiastic support whinewine. Don't worry, your head knife is safe. Edited June 21, 2009 by TwinOaks Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Kevin Posted June 21, 2009 Members Report Posted June 21, 2009 I don't mean to sound like I'm being funny, but what in the world is an assisted opening knife? Kevin Quote
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