Dagger display ideas :(

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.

Freddy · 3rd January 2011, 04:38 PM

I use old display cases. Years ago, these could be found in the municipal buildings (and also in police stations) in our city. They were used to display official papers.

Nowadays, no one uses them anymore and I was able to acquire them (for free

). Call it 'recycling' .

They are very well made and have some age. As they have glass doors, it keeps the dust away.

Nagawarrior · 3rd January 2011, 11:21 PM

I use thin gauge gold wire. I wrap it around the piece and make a loop at the back. Than I use a picture hook to hang on wall. That way I can easily take it from the wall to discuss with a visitor. Here is my display. I'm a little embarrased by the way the paint job turned out. I tried to be creative. Oh and pictures help tell the story too.

-Stephen*

8th October 2010, 04:01 PM	#2
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	#3
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	#4
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Here is how I display my dha hmyaung. Attached Images

3rd January 2011, 04:03 PM	#5
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

3rd January 2011, 11:21 PM	#7
Nagawarrior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California USA Posts: 160	I use thin gauge gold wire. I wrap it around the piece and make a loop at the back. Than I use a picture hook to hang on wall. That way I can easily take it from the wall to discuss with a visitor. Here is my display. I'm a little embarrased by the way the paint job turned out. I tried to be creative. Oh and pictures help tell the story too. -Stephen* Attached Images

7th October 2010, 11:42 PM	#1
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.

3rd January 2011, 04:38 PM	#6
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	I use old display cases. Years ago, these could be found in the municipal buildings (and also in police stations) in our city. They were used to display official papers. Nowadays, no one uses them anymore and I was able to acquire them (for free ). Call it 'recycling' . They are very well made and have some age. As they have glass doors, it keeps the dust away.