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Did you guys read the thread in Blade Discussion Forum? Not just the M16 Flipper, but all CRKT folders. Gravity knives? BS
CRKT vs US Customs
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Hi Kit. Do you have any more information on particulars?
Did Customs in fact go into their Oregon firm?
What standard did they use to determine legality?
Why weren't they stopped at the border, instead of after delivery?
Any info would be appreciated.
sal
Did Customs in fact go into their Oregon firm?
What standard did they use to determine legality?
Why weren't they stopped at the border, instead of after delivery?
Any info would be appreciated.
sal
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http://www.knifeforums.com/ubb/Forum62/HTML/000681.html
It appears that it was an Inspection on labeling that turned into a mass confiscation of every knife in CRK&T's product line except for the "Kiss" or "Stiff Kiss."
From what I understand, it was actually on/in CRK&T property.
It appears that it was an Inspection on labeling that turned into a mass confiscation of every knife in CRK&T's product line except for the "Kiss" or "Stiff Kiss."
From what I understand, it was actually on/in CRK&T property.
I am not sure of the current status or even the actual facts of this situation.
However, I do feel that the poor definition of a Gravity Knife is something that needs to be VERY HIGH on AKTI's Legislative Priority List.
Given that we are not likely to get the Law appealed what would we recommend to the Courts as a reasonable definition that is not so ambiguous as to cover all knives?
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AKTI Member No. A000370
Email: DouglasSctt@Netscape.net
However, I do feel that the poor definition of a Gravity Knife is something that needs to be VERY HIGH on AKTI's Legislative Priority List.
Given that we are not likely to get the Law appealed what would we recommend to the Courts as a reasonable definition that is not so ambiguous as to cover all knives?
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AKTI Member No. A000370
Email: DouglasSctt@Netscape.net
Cumberland Knives started a thread on the subject of a better definition but ended it too: http://www.bladeforums.com/ubb/Forum54/HTML/003530.html
The following is a condensed version of the problems facing CRKT. This information comes directly from CRKT (sent to a number of cutlery journalists.
"Portland Customs seizure of CRKT folding knives threatens the entire knife industry. On October 6, CRKT was informed by U.S. Customs in Portland, Oregon that fifty (50) of our folding models had been seized because they were, in the opinion of Portland Customs, in violation of the U.S. Customs Service Switchblade Regulation. First, U.S. Customs is simply wrong. These knives are of the Locking Liner design, and Locking Liner knives do not meet the criteria of the Federal Switchblade Regulations which were enacted in 1958, and numerous court decisions have upheld this distinction.
"Second, Locking Liner knives are the standard of the modern knife industry. They are produced by every major domestic and foreign knife maker, primarily for work and sport uses. They are sold by virtually every sporting goods, cutlery, and specialty retailer in the United States. Consequently, everyone in the knife industry should be concerned about the outcome of this unfair and unjustified Customs action.
"It should be noted that we have imported many Locking Liner models, including those seized, for the past four years without any concern from U.S. Customs.
"As a matter of survival, we have retained legal counsel, filed a Petition of Relief from this unfair and discriminatory action, and are seeking to have this decision overturned by U.S. Customs Service headquarters in Washington, D.C. We cannot speculate what caused Portland Customs to take this action. However, the opinion could have a disastrous effect on CRKT and the ENTIRE KNIFE INDUSTRY (my emphasis), and ultimately, on all users of Locking Liner knives if it is not challenged and rectified.
"Ways you can take action:
1. A legal defense fund has been established for CRKT. You can contribute to this fund through the law office of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg et al P.C., One Sutter Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. Make checks to the paw firm, with a memo entry directing the funds to the Columbia River Knife & Tool Legal Trust Fund.
2. We encourage you to call your Senator or Congressman today, and ask them to immediately contact the Commissioner of Customs in Washington, D.C. You may refer to Seizure Case Nos. 2001-2904-000002-01 and 2001-2904-000003-01 related to Columbia River Knife & Tool in Portland, Oregon on October 6, 2000.
"You can locate your U.S. Representative on the web at www.house.gov and your Senator at www.senate.gov.
Paul & Rod, CRKT
"Portland Customs seizure of CRKT folding knives threatens the entire knife industry. On October 6, CRKT was informed by U.S. Customs in Portland, Oregon that fifty (50) of our folding models had been seized because they were, in the opinion of Portland Customs, in violation of the U.S. Customs Service Switchblade Regulation. First, U.S. Customs is simply wrong. These knives are of the Locking Liner design, and Locking Liner knives do not meet the criteria of the Federal Switchblade Regulations which were enacted in 1958, and numerous court decisions have upheld this distinction.
"Second, Locking Liner knives are the standard of the modern knife industry. They are produced by every major domestic and foreign knife maker, primarily for work and sport uses. They are sold by virtually every sporting goods, cutlery, and specialty retailer in the United States. Consequently, everyone in the knife industry should be concerned about the outcome of this unfair and unjustified Customs action.
"It should be noted that we have imported many Locking Liner models, including those seized, for the past four years without any concern from U.S. Customs.
"As a matter of survival, we have retained legal counsel, filed a Petition of Relief from this unfair and discriminatory action, and are seeking to have this decision overturned by U.S. Customs Service headquarters in Washington, D.C. We cannot speculate what caused Portland Customs to take this action. However, the opinion could have a disastrous effect on CRKT and the ENTIRE KNIFE INDUSTRY (my emphasis), and ultimately, on all users of Locking Liner knives if it is not challenged and rectified.
"Ways you can take action:
1. A legal defense fund has been established for CRKT. You can contribute to this fund through the law office of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg et al P.C., One Sutter Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. Make checks to the paw firm, with a memo entry directing the funds to the Columbia River Knife & Tool Legal Trust Fund.
2. We encourage you to call your Senator or Congressman today, and ask them to immediately contact the Commissioner of Customs in Washington, D.C. You may refer to Seizure Case Nos. 2001-2904-000002-01 and 2001-2904-000003-01 related to Columbia River Knife & Tool in Portland, Oregon on October 6, 2000.
"You can locate your U.S. Representative on the web at www.house.gov and your Senator at www.senate.gov.
Paul & Rod, CRKT