[QUOTE=ALEX]Rand, you're absolutely right. It's better to custom make a stand to fit it for particular sword type. And it can be difficult to ensure the correct placement. A while ago Bill Marsh recommended a nice use of neodine magnets:
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I have some small tools stored on magnetic strips in the shop....now they are covered with fine steel powder from the air. Granted most of you do not have fine metal powder in the air, but I still see no reason to magnetize the blades.
Ric
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