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Automatic Knife Release Form
You must read and fill out this form before Kai USA, Ltd. can sell to you, or ship to you, any Automatic or Butterfly Knives. By electronically signing this online form, you confirm that you are in compliance with the federal statutes shown below as well as any applicable state and local regulation.
By placing an order or receiving a product service (such as warranty repair service) from us, you agree that you meet any or all of the following criteria:
APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATUTES
18 U.S.C. § 1716 (G) (2) (1-4) provides, in summary:
Switchblade (automatic) knives can be shipped to civilian and armed forces supply or procurement officers and employees of the federal government ordering or procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with activities of the Federal government; to supply or procurement officers in the National Guard, the Air National Guard or militia of the state or territory of the District of Columbia ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connections with the activities of such organizations; to supply or procurement officers or employees of the municipal government of the District of Columbia or the government of any state or territory of any county, city or other political subdivision of a state or territory ordering, procuring or purchasing such knives in connection with the activities of such government.
15 U.S.C. § 1244 provides, in summary:
Knives can be shipped by common carrier; that sale, transportation or distribution, possession or introduction into interstate commerce of switchblade knives is authorized if it is pursuant to a contract with the armed forces; or, any member or employee thereof acting in the performance of his or her duty may possess switchblade knives and may have them shipped to him and sold to him or her. The possession and transportation upon his or her person of a switchblade knife or a blade 3 inches or less is authorized to any handicapped individual who has the use of only one arm.
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- Tualatin, OR 97062
- Phone: 503-682-1966
- Toll Free: 800-325-2891
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Kai USA Ltd.
Dedicated to innovation and the highest quality
OUR VISION & MISSION
Kai USA's vision is to become The One company that customers turn to for the best in sporting and every day carrying knives, tactical and professional knives, and fine, high-performance kitchen cutlery. As our company has grown over the years, we have built a secure base on which to stand, poised for even stronger growth in the future. Kai USA’s mission is to continue to provide our customers with the very best products by maintaining our strengths: the quality of our products, state-of-the-art technology, and a dedication to innovation. Customers with a wide variety of interests—from sporting activities to cooking—know they can count on Kai USA’s strong and well-respected brands to provide them with excellent value every day.
LEADERSHIP
Mr. Noritaka (Nori) Sawamura currently leads Kai USA as its Chief Operating Officer. From 1997 to 2019, Jack Igarashi transformed Kai USA from a small knife manufacturer to the industry-leading company it is today. Mr. Sawamura intends to continue Kai USA’s remarkable growth, becoming even more competitive and innovative in its products and consumer communications.
KERSHAW KNIVES
For more than 50 years, Kershaw has been making knives that our customers are proud to own, carry, and use. From pocketknives and work knives to a wide range of outdoor sporting knives, we bring you the right knife for every job. Kershaw is famous for our assisted opening system, for the precision fit and finish of our knives, and for our innovative designs and technology.
ZERO TOLERANCE KNIVES
ZT builds the premium-quality, professional knives that our customers depend on every single day. ZT knives are made of premium materials such as S30V, S35VN, or 20CV blade steel and G10, titanium, and carbon-fiber handle scales. We pay attention to the details, ensuring each part of your ZT is built with care and precision. Operation is conspicuously smooth and ZT fit and finish is second to none. All ZTs are proudly built in our Tualatin, Oregon USA manufacturing facility by our most skilled workers.
SHUN CUTLERY
Shun (pronounced “Shoon”) is Japanese for “at the peak of perfection.” Shun Cutlery, handcrafted in Japan by the artisans of the Kai Corporation, lives up to that tradition every day, making fine kitchen knives that are always at the peak of their perfection, too. We are dedicated to the pursuit of perfection because we believe that using knives at their peak is sure to inspire your cooking to new heights as well.
KAI HOUSEWARES
Kai USA is also your source for kitchen and housewares products from the Kai Group, Japan. Kai products include the Pure Komachi 2 line of kitchen knives that brings brilliant colors and sharp performance to your kitchen, the Wasabi Black line of cutlery, which offers a beautiful selection of Eastern and Western blade shapes, and the Kai Select 100 collection of handy kitchen tools. Kai products are designed for beauty, function, and ease of use.
Kai USA Ltd. is part of the Kai Group, a more than 100-year-old company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Kai Group provides over 10,000 products worldwide, ranging from housewares and fine cutlery to beauty care products and medical supplies.
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