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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.
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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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Recipes
We’re sharing some of the mouth-wateringly delicious recipes created by our friends and partners using their sharp, beautiful Shun and Kai Housewares kitchen knives. Try them out and let us know on social how the recipes turned out.
Brisket Torta
By Andrew Zimmern
Ribeye Cheesesteak
By Andrew Zimmern
Crispy Orecchiette with Spicy Sausage
By Molly Baz
Flank Steak 101
By Eric Gephart
Whole Broccoli Slaw with Raisins, Feta, Pisatachios, and Herbs
By Sara Tane
Crispy Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos
By Sara Tane
Hamachi Ponzu Chili
By Jet Tila
Chili Crisp Chicken Stir Fry
By Jet Tila
Coconut Chicken Soup
By Jet Tila
Blood Orange Salad with Olives
By Amanda Hesser
Flank Steak
with Green Sauce
By Amanda Hesser
Spiced Lamb Crown Roast with Turmeric Rice Stuffing
By The feedfeed
Roasted Chicken
with Pan Gravy
By Andrew Zimmern
Sweet & Sour Pepper Relish for a Charcuterie Board
By Andrew Zimmern
Apple Galette
By Andrew Zimmern
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
By Andrew Zimmern
Beef Tartare
By Andrew Zimmern
Steakhouse Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
By Andrew Zimmern
Vietnamese Sweet Potato and Shrimp Fritters
By Andrew Zimmern
Summer Vegetable Tian
By Andrew Zimmern
Shrimp Summer Rolls
By Andrew Zimmern
BBQ Brisket Sandwich with Spicy Slaw
By The feedfeed
Mediterranean Shrimp Kebabs with Salsa Verde
By Steven Raichlen
Videos
Chili Crisp Chicken Stir Fry
By Jet Tila
Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai)
By Jet Tila
Hamachi Ponzu Chili
By Jet Tila
Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy
By Andrew Zimmern
Sweet & Sour Pepper Relish
for a Charcuterie Board
By Andrew Zimmern
Apple Galette
By Andrew Zimmern
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
By Andrew Zimmern
Beef Tartare
By Andrew Zimmern
Steakhouse Chopped Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
By Andrew Zimmern
Vietnamese Sweet Potato and Shrimp Fritters
By Andrew Zimmern
Summer Vegetable Tian
By Andrew Zimmern
Shrimp Summer Rolls
By Andrew Zimmern
Grilled Artichoke Hearts
By Steven Raichlen
Grilled Vegetable Frittata
By Steven Raichlen