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Dustin's the mastermind, the creator, and founder of Burkettcustoms is a decorated retired K9 DRE rescue recovery Diver who decided to make a change and follow his dream of being a knife maker as well as all things 1911.
Being raised with his grandfather, Chief Petty Officer Douglas Burkett, he was always around and assisting while he made knives, gun stocks and did all sorts of things outdoors. His grandfather taught him strength and an eye for rare, hard to find materials and how to create things out of them. Dustin credits his grandfather for starting in the Law Enforcement Career and for creating what he is now.
He loves to create an awesome set of gun grips or knives out of rare items to make something that is personal to you. The materials he finds are of the highest quality and we can guarantee you won't find anyone else like him.
Dustin's brother-in-law and business partner, Joe Tollefson signed on to do this crazy business with him. Joe takes care of the 0's & 1's as well as the stabilizing and details of the business. Joe likes to keep to himself, but he loves sports, hunting, computers, and family more than anything. You can find him playing with his kids or working on some woolly mammoth in the shop.
Joe makes knives and 1911 grips all day, every day. If you get one of our products, Joe and Dustin have both worked on it.
Our knives and grips are made nearly all by hand. Joe spends a massive amount time and effort to make sure our knives use the best materials, are heat treated properly and are up to the task of cutting what you need. Additionally, Joe works to perfect our grips fit and finish to ensure you get an amazing piece of functional art.