The Curious Case of the Spider and the Medici-Style Swinger!

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. Paul "Burn" Panak now produces scratch built knives of the finest quality.
This early Maltese gives a hint of his future style.
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Although Burn does not catch spiders anymore,
He now makes some very sleek designs.
Like this Motorcycle Handlebar release tab. . .
(not made for pocketing.)
and the finger ring stiletto.
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Burn makes some wonderful OTF designs.
The Italian Stiletto
and the Ironworker TrapDoor.
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I have an image of Burn's "Sam Polk Tribute knife" somewhere. . .
Looking for it. . .
Found one on the web . . .a white one. . .
I preferred the antique horn ones myself.

Square Button Stiletto extra Fat Blade.
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Great Pictures Jerry !!!
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Thanks for posting all that Jerry.

I wish Mr. Panak had a bio website with more information about his history making knives and a photo catalog of all the knives he's made. There isn't much info on his Burn Knives site, and mostly more recent knives.

I for one would be very interested in reading more about his experience becoming a custom switchblade maker. And I would love to see his earlier work, especially from the beginning of his professional days.

There aren't that many people making custom stiletto switchblades. Or custom switchblades period. It would be nice if there were more of a record of them and their work.
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