Anyone know Jerry's background?

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emt1581

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I'm just curious what the owner of the highest quality knife company nationally and maybe even globally has for a background? I'm talking strictly professional here as it pertains to knife making.

Does he have a degree in chemistry, metallurgy, etc.? Has he been working with blades since he could crawl?

Did he work for another knife maker before starting his own company?

Was the discovery/creation of INFI accidental or intentional?

Things like that interest me. Anyone know any of the answers?

Thanks

-Emt1581
 
It's my understanding that he went to college for drama/theater. He did work as a custom knife maker before starting 'busse combat', with his feild grade lines. I'm sure the creation of INFI was a process of modification, tests and theory in practice. He's posted at least a few threads that include stories of his past knife making, such as the original desert storm fighters, the long dagger, the knife he sold his brother to buy his first grinder, etc. I am strapped for time through, maybe someone else will go hunting for the old threads?
 
Quick one ill dig fer more.

http://www.bussecombat.com/about/index.shtml

In the late 1970's Jerry Busse began making custom knives in a small 16' x 22' cabin with no insulation, heat, or running water. After completing his bachelor's degree in 1982, he became a full-time knifemaker. Making knives on a full-time basis afforded him the time to continue his education and to complete two graduate degrees. He has taught at three different universities while continuing to make knives on a full-time basis.
In 1991, Jerry met Jennifer while teaching at Michigan State University and they were married the following year. In 1992 they formed the Busse Combat Knife Company and decided to move away from doing only one-of-a-kind customs, and focus instead, on implementing the use of modern CNC machinery to help produce a few standard models at much more affordable prices. Their combined use of CNC technology and old world craftmanship allowed Busse Combat to push the performance envelope to new heights and to experience dramatic growth.

They now operate out of several new buildings and have grown from a one-man knife shop into a very modernized and highly automated production facility. As the company continues to grow and evolve, Jerry and Jennifer strive to find innovative ways to continue improving Busse Combat. Jennifer, who completed her bachelor's degree in Business, is currently working towards the completion of her M.B.A. while Jerry continues to explore the latest advancements in metallurgy and CNC technology.
 
Does anybody know how many knives Busse produces a year? How many people do they employee? I had never heard of Busse 3mts ago and now I think about them too many times a day. Something about owning the best. Only the best is a bargain. Thanks guys, David
 
I am a little reluctant to bring this up............. I heard Jerry is really Elvis........ I have been looking for him for a long time.
 
I think i saw a thread that started "Born on the planet Krypton, Jer-el found himself drawn to exotic metals..."

Well, he did invent INFI, didn't he?
 
rlacan71 said:
Quick one ill dig fer more.

http://www.bussecombat.com/about/index.shtml

In the late 1970's Jerry Busse began making custom knives in a small 16' x 22' cabin with no insulation, heat, or running water. After completing his bachelor's degree in 1982, he became a full-time knifemaker. Making knives on a full-time basis afforded him the time to continue his education and to complete two graduate degrees. He has taught at three different universities while continuing to make knives on a full-time basis.
In 1991, Jerry met Jennifer while teaching at Michigan State University and they were married the following year. In 1992 they formed the Busse Combat Knife Company and decided to move away from doing only one-of-a-kind customs, and focus instead, on implementing the use of modern CNC machinery to help produce a few standard models at much more affordable prices. Their combined use of CNC technology and old world craftmanship allowed Busse Combat to push the performance envelope to new heights and to experience dramatic growth.

They now operate out of several new buildings and have grown from a one-man knife shop into a very modernized and highly automated production facility. As the company continues to grow and evolve, Jerry and Jennifer strive to find innovative ways to continue improving Busse Combat. Jennifer, who completed her bachelor's degree in Business, is currently working towards the completion of her M.B.A. while Jerry continues to explore the latest advancements in metallurgy and CNC technology.
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Enough with the revisionist history, please. Save that stuff for the investors meetings.

In truth he was a professional taste tester at a scotch distillery who enjoyed knife making as a sidelight. Eventually he swapped the profession for the hobby and the hobby for the profession, but the basic interests still remain the same. :)
 
I heard Jerry Busse was the only man to ever beat Chuck Norris in a thumb war.
 
You forgot his stint with the Ohio Ballet :)
 
Don't go there online. No shit! Jerry after making several blades for the air marshalls hung his own ass. Vote how you like, this is not a polical thread.
Best guy makes secret knives, get targeted on airlines.
this is BS! at it's best
Jerry is an all American supporter of America
Jest cause he drinks shine doesn't make him all bad...
 
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