Custom knife maker Jim Burke joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on episode 284 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. Find show notes and links for this episode at https://theknifejunkie.com/284.

Burke made his first knife when he was 15 and has made knives on and off as his interest in cutlery grew. In 1994 he became a law enforcement officer when he discovered anew the value of a tough folding knife. 

Burke’s first folder — the Number One Utility Folder liner lock — was prototyped with his father, seeking a balance of combat and utility. He ended up making the Number One Utility Folder for fellow officers and friends for the cost of materials.

Being both a law enforcement officer and a hunter allowed Burke to use his knives in almost every circumstance and in many different environments around the world. 

Burke Knives makes cutlery for military and high-end collectors alike, from the ultra-robust to the super-fine. In addition to combat and collector knives, Burke makes a slip joint called the Rebel and M.A.P. Pen (Multiple Application Pen). Burke Knives also has a production folder called the Hitman in collaboration with Boker Knives.

You can find Burke Knives online at http://www.burkeknives.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jimburke/ and https://www.instagram.com/burkeknives/.

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