Mr
Manfred William Burger pioneer of the modern sword
cane and master craftsman, trained as a tool and die
maker. He started making custom knives as a hobby in
1982 and gained voting membership of the Knife
makers Guild of South Africa in 1986. Having always
been interested in sword canes and their history, he
set out to build the “perfect functional sword cane”
becoming a specialist in this field and has spent
nearly three decades perfecting the art. Resulting
in a range of seven quality models of unmatched
quality, from the unique Titanium Stiletto Cane to
the rugged Country Cane/Hiker to choose from.
In 1996 Barry, his eldest son, also a qualified tool
and die maker, joined him making it a family
business. Handling sales and expanding the brand at
select custom trade shows in many venues around the
world, built up a solid reputation for
distinguished, bespoke craftsmanship, attention to
detail and quality at all levels, with customer
service the old fashioned way coming naturally. This
combination has evolved into a unique brand sort
after by collectors and discerning customers.
All their quality canes are made in the age old
tradition of old world craftsmanship where 90% of
the work is done by skilled hands (sadly largely
lost in todays modern world) In their specialized
work shops situated in the lush green rolling hills
of Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa, overlooking the
Indian ocean. This unique father and son team, ably
assisted by Steven and Arnold, two highly trained
Zulu assistants, produce a range of distinguished
and world renowned hand crafted Sword Canes, Custom
Canes, Custom Family Heirloom Canes, Country Canes
and Hiking Staff’s of the highest quality which are
sold world wide, backed up by excellent customer
service, making it a pleasure to own a "Sword Cane
by Burger".