Dagger display ideas :(

Atlantia · 6th October 2010, 12:54 PM

Have too many and can't display them (on shelves looks pants anyway!)

So! Question is how do you display your daggers and knives, and can you post some pictures to 'inspire me'?

I'm a dab hand with woodwork so thats no problem!

Atlantia · 6th October 2010, 03:05 PM

OK, so here's what I mean.
Swords etc = no problem.

Daggers etc......??????

I'm going to throw a few on the block to make way for others I want, but the question is how to display the remainder?
Do you guys favour a fan, or rack, or what?
In scabbards or out?

Edit: Yeah, I know its a small collection. Its but a fraction of the 'overal theme' and I want to integrate it better!

(Guns next LOL)

VANDOO · 7th October 2010, 01:36 AM

UNFORTUNATELY I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ATTACH OLD FILES, SO WILL ONLY GIVE POST INFO AND YOU CAN FIND THEM USING THE SEARCH FUNCTION.

1.POST( DISPLAYING YOUR COLLECTION)POSTED 7/21/2009 BY KAHNIARL

2. (WEAPON DISPLAYS) 11/03/2005 BY VANDOO

THERE ARE OTHER GOOD POSTS BUT THESE TWO SHOULD GIVE YOU SOME IDEAS. GOOD LUCK

Battara · 7th October 2010, 02:26 AM

Actually they do make wall display holder for daggers too.

Sajen · 7th October 2010, 06:16 PM

Here two example how I display my daggers, very simple with two or three nails.

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.

DaveA · 26th September 2011, 10:24 PM

Here are some of my solutions for display.

For small daggers and knives, I've found that the racks intended for displaying collectible plates work pretty well. They have a slight angle and so they give better visibility to the knives on a shelf display. I also use clear single plate holders for some very narrow blades (not shown).

My keris are in traditional racks. I have one contemporary keris holder for my Bali keris that I like very much.

The cabinet containing the portion of my collection I have out for display is a curio cabinet with glass shelves and overhead lighting. It works great. I wish I had room in the house for two more

Swords are on top of bookcases in my home office and elsewhere in the house. (My kids refer to our house as "the armory"!)

Best regards

6th October 2010, 12:54 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Dagger display ideas :( Have too many and can't display them (on shelves looks pants anyway!) So! Question is how do you display your daggers and knives, and can you post some pictures to 'inspire me'? I'm a dab hand with woodwork so thats no problem!

6th October 2010, 03:05 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	OK, so here's what I mean. Swords etc = no problem. Daggers etc......?????? I'm going to throw a few on the block to make way for others I want, but the question is how to display the remainder? Do you guys favour a fan, or rack, or what? In scabbards or out? Edit: Yeah, I know its a small collection. Its but a fraction of the 'overal theme' and I want to integrate it better! (Guns next LOL) Last edited by Atlantia; 6th October 2010 at 06:10 PM.

7th October 2010, 06:16 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,494	Here two example how I display my daggers, very simple with two or three nails. Attached Images

7th October 2010, 06:47 PM	#7
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	#9
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

7th October 2010, 01:36 AM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	UNFORTUNATELY I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ATTACH OLD FILES, SO WILL ONLY GIVE POST INFO AND YOU CAN FIND THEM USING THE SEARCH FUNCTION. 1.POST( DISPLAYING YOUR COLLECTION)POSTED 7/21/2009 BY KAHNIARL 2. (WEAPON DISPLAYS) 11/03/2005 BY VANDOO THERE ARE OTHER GOOD POSTS BUT THESE TWO SHOULD GIVE YOU SOME IDEAS. GOOD LUCK

7th October 2010, 02:26 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Actually they do make wall display holder for daggers too.

7th October 2010, 11:42 PM	#8
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.

9th October 2010, 02:12 AM	#10
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	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

26th September 2011, 10:24 PM	#11
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 413	Use plate holders Here are some of my solutions for display. For small daggers and knives, I've found that the racks intended for displaying collectible plates work pretty well. They have a slight angle and so they give better visibility to the knives on a shelf display. I also use clear single plate holders for some very narrow blades (not shown). My keris are in traditional racks. I have one contemporary keris holder for my Bali keris that I like very much. The cabinet containing the portion of my collection I have out for display is a curio cabinet with glass shelves and overhead lighting. It works great. I wish I had room in the house for two more Swords are on top of bookcases in my home office and elsewhere in the house. (My kids refer to our house as "the armory"!) Best regards Attached Images