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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.
STATE LAW PROVISIONS
It would be impossible to provide an exhaustive review of the laws that may apply in the various fifty states and in the various counties, parishes, municipalities, and other political subdivisions within each state. By signing this form below, you will be certifying that in addition to complying with federal law, you have determined which, if any, state or local laws apply to you, and that you are acting in compliance with those laws.
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- 1800 SW Teton Avenue
- Tualatin, OR 97062
- Phone: 503-682-1966
- Toll Free: 800-325-2891
- Fax: 503-682-7168
- kaiusa.com
Manufacturing
Precision and Craftsmanship
All Zero Tolerance Knives are proudly built in our Tualatin, Oregon USA manufacturing facility by our most skilled workers.
Using only premium materials, they work to ZT’s high-performance standards, ensuring each part of every ZT is built with care and precision. The operation of your ZT is conspicuously smooth and fit-and-finish is second to none. Each one is confidently backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.
We produce over one million Zero Tolerance and Kershaw knives each year In our state-of-the-art facility. We ship hundreds of thousands of units to authorized dealers throughout the US. We employ over 300 local people and have local partnerships with companies employing hundreds more. We are committed to quality, to community, and to ZT owners everywhere.
The ZT Process, Step by Step
- A ZT always starts with purpose. What kind of knife does a ZT user, our retailers, and the market want and need?
- Our award-winning designers create dozens of options for each knife. Finally, one is selected.
- Each part of the knife, from blade to screws, is designed in real dimensions on the computer.
- Now, the design is prototyped. Skilled machinists build about a dozen knives by hand. Based on their feedback, we refine the design as needed to make it production-ready.
- Next, each part is translated to programs that interact with our production machinery, refined and refined again. At this same time, the fixtures—the devices that locate and hold the individual pieces during the manufacturing process—are designed, engineered, and programmed.
- Production begins, with parts manufactured, and assembly underway.
- Throughout the process, ZT Quality Control (QC) is in place—from parts inspection to final inspection before shipping.
- From our warehouse facility, ZTs are shipped to Authorized ZT Dealers throughout the US and the world. Each one is backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Once you get a ZT into your own hands, you’ll experience the difference sophisticated design, premium materials, and a dedication to quality makes.
