Dagger display ideas :(

Berkley · 7th October 2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

can you post some pictures to 'inspire me'?

Not mine, alas, but inspirational:

Dmitry · 7th October 2010, 06:47 PM

This is how I display [or rather not display] some of my naval dirks, in an old machinist's tool chest.
Keeps the kids at bay, and saves space.

Ron Anderson · 7th October 2010, 11:42 PM

That's lovely, dmitry.

I use a modern toolbox like that. Not as decorative, but more secure. It locks.

Though you don't see the knives, there's something nice about opening up the box to reveal the contents. It's like unlocking treasure.

Emanuel · 8th October 2010, 04:01 PM

Hi Gene,

I use neodymium magnets to hold my daggers up.

The toolbox is a nice idea though. Right now I store what I can't display in a large trunk.

Emanuel

kahnjar1 · 9th October 2010, 02:12 AM

Hi Gene, Sorry for delay in reply, but as promised my 2c worth.
I guess that each collector has his own preferences/dislikes in respect of display racks. Personally I do not like racks unless they are made of perspex, as I feel that they detract from what is being displayed. Also I am not keen on nails as they tend not to be secure enough to stop items falling off. Also unless sleeved with neoprene tube they can scratch what is being held.
My personal preference is screw hooks of the right shape and size, sleeved with neoprene (or already covered with plastic). These are very secure (as I found with our recent 7.1 earthquake, as not a single item fell off), and will not scratch items being displayed. Also it is very easy to lift items off for closer examination should one need to.
An excellent range can be found at your local hardware shop, and they are cheap.
Some pics showing various hooks etc that I use.

Mark · 10th October 2010, 01:19 AM

Here is how I display my dha hmyaung.

GuyM · 3rd January 2011, 04:03 PM

Hello all,

I thought I'd post a couple pictures of the solution I found to display a collection of Kriss. Very easy to do and I find it visually pleasing.

The holding poles are made of aluminum tubes (16 mm diameter), and the claw is made of an aluminum strip (1.5 mm thick) shaped to form around the tube and riveted to itself.

7th October 2010, 06:47 PM	#2
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	This is how I display [or rather not display] some of my naval dirks, in an old machinist's tool chest. Keeps the kids at bay, and saves space. Attached Images

8th October 2010, 04:01 PM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi Gene, I use neodymium magnets to hold my daggers up. The toolbox is a nice idea though. Right now I store what I can't display in a large trunk. Emanuel Attached Images

9th October 2010, 02:12 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Hi Gene, Sorry for delay in reply, but as promised my 2c worth. I guess that each collector has his own preferences/dislikes in respect of display racks. Personally I do not like racks unless they are made of perspex, as I feel that they detract from what is being displayed. Also I am not keen on nails as they tend not to be secure enough to stop items falling off. Also unless sleeved with neoprene tube they can scratch what is being held. My personal preference is screw hooks of the right shape and size, sleeved with neoprene (or already covered with plastic). These are very secure (as I found with our recent 7.1 earthquake, as not a single item fell off), and will not scratch items being displayed. Also it is very easy to lift items off for closer examination should one need to. An excellent range can be found at your local hardware shop, and they are cheap. Some pics showing various hooks etc that I use. Attached Images

10th October 2010, 01:19 AM	#6
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Here is how I display my dha hmyaung. Attached Images

3rd January 2011, 04:03 PM	#7
GuyM Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 18	Hello all, I thought I'd post a couple pictures of the solution I found to display a collection of Kriss. Very easy to do and I find it visually pleasing. The holding poles are made of aluminum tubes (16 mm diameter), and the claw is made of an aluminum strip (1.5 mm thick) shaped to form around the tube and riveted to itself. Attached Images

7th October 2010, 11:42 PM	#3
Ron Anderson Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 228	That's lovely, dmitry. I use a modern toolbox like that. Not as decorative, but more secure. It locks. Though you don't see the knives, there's something nice about opening up the box to reveal the contents. It's like unlocking treasure.