AKTI is not "for sale" like a product that you buy. It is not a matter of "what do I get for my money". Please try to raise the awareness level of your thinking.
Whether you like it or not, you (we) are part of AKTI just by being knife enthusiasts.
Whether you donate or not, you (we) are still part of AKTI.
You are commited to your hobby or knife business. You spend time and money here on the forums and elsewhere. The communication you get involved in here is valuable. Try to think of AKTI as an organized communication of a very large number of knife enthusiasts, knife makers, dealers, distributors and accessory industries.
Laws are only a part of the goal, which is to unite as an organized group. divided, we have no power.
To date, AKTI has been supported by a few (the regents), donating a fairly large amount of money. In addition to their donation, they work for free and they pay for all of their own travelling and communication expenses. The regents have no more personal gain than anyone else in the knife world.
The amount of money that AKTI is asking of ELUs (End Line Users) is minimal and fairly insignificant to the time and money spent on your hobby or knife business. Most of the money is asked of manufacturers, distributors, etc.
AKTI needs your input. AKTI needs your involvement. AKTI is more than a "spare tire" or "fire extinguisher". AKTI can be a living, driving force that represents the entire knife community. What do you (we) want AKTI to be?
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and I was wondering what do you really get when you sign up like what rights and is this a good idea or not??
