Fred Burger, a qualified tool and die maker, has been making knives since 1986. He gained voting membership of the Knifemakers Guild of South Africa in 1986. Always fascinated with swordcanes he specialised in this field and has spent over a decade perfecting his art.

In 1996 Barry, his eldest son, also a qualified toolmaker, joined him in the business. 

Here, ably assisted by Siyabonga Zagusa and Michael Kumalo, two highly trained Zulu Assistants, "Burger Knives" produces Sword Canes,folders,fixed blades and carving sets of the highest quality which are sold worldwide.

Barry, who handles the sales at shows in up to eight venues covering Europe and the USA each year, can be heard to say "We believe we make the finest Sword Canes in the world. This confidence, backed up by excellent service makes it a pleasure to own a "Sword Cane by Burger".