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.

No Post Office Box addresses can be used on this form. Item(s) must be sent in going UPS or Fed Ex. No USPS shipments will be accepted. If the address that you have filled out on this form is no longer a valid address, you must contact us and fill out a new form.

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Dual Core combines 71 alternating micro layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steels, bringing together exceptional edge retention, durability, and a blade pattern unlike any other Shun collection.

Now, that craftsmanship is coming to even more of the shapes cooks reach for every day.

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Your VIP Timeline

One Day Makes You an Insider

VIP members receive the complete reveal and first opportunity to purchase before the new additions become available to everyone.

Friday, July 31

Reserve Your Access

Join the VIP list and watch your inbox for your private invitation.

Monday, August 3

VIP Shopping Opens

Discover the new additions and shop the collection 24 hours before the public.

Tuesday, August 4

Public Launch

The expanded Dual Core collection becomes available to everyone.

The Original Dual Core Collection

Distinctive Beauty. Remarkable Performance.

Dual Core combines 71 alternating micro layers of VG10 and VG2 stainless steels, bringing together exceptional edge retention, durability, and a blade pattern unlike any other Shun collection.

Now, that craftsmanship is coming to even more of the shapes cooks reach for every day.

71 alternating micro layers VG10 + VG2 stainless steels Handcrafted in Japan

Monday Belongs to VIPs

Shop the Newest Dual Core Knives First

Return to the signup form above to reserve your 24-hour early-access invitation.

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