Method of displaying swords

[Ken Maddock]

Hi Stu
I just cut slots very precisely and a friction fit holds them in
The khanda is not in too tight, but the tulwar is "on top" so that holds the khanda in
As the tulwar is slightly wider as you go up the blade from the handle I could introduce it into the slot closer to the handle and draw back till wider section of the blade was in contact with the walls of the slot
Bit hard to explain but I hope you get idea
As the metal is soft copper there is no blade damage
I would like to acquire a shield and mount over to finish off the display
All the best
Ken

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Ken Maddock

Hi Stu
I just cut slots very precisely and a friction fit holds them in
The khanda is not in too tight, but the tulwar is "on top" so that holds the khanda in
As the tulwar is slightly wider as you go up the blade from the handle I could introduce it into the slot closer to the handle and draw back till wider section of the blade was in contact with the walls of the slot
Bit hard to explain but I hope you get idea
As the metal is soft copper there is no blade damage
I would like to acquire a shield and mount over to finish off the display
All the best
Ken

Thanks Ken I was thinking that your idea would suit me also but I think in my case I would need to sort out a way of holding the blades in place. It is possible in the future that the swords in your holder might change if you find different items which you want to display, AND your good lady lets you have the display on the wall! I think your design is excellent for wall mounting in an X fashion.
Stu
Stu

[fernando]

Definitely the basis for a good displaying method is when your wife doesn't exist or is tolerant enough to have you exhibiting all your stuff ... or she is under severe bribing.
I qualify for an intermediate position, having a wife that doesn't care much for house decoration, thus allowing me to fill up all spaces available with my things; tops and interior of cabinets ... you name it.

For some swords i use the adjustable steel rack, screwed on the wall; rather practical for when you wish to add or reduce the quantity exhibited. By glueing pieces of square section wood on the hollow stands, you may leave a vent wide enough to keep the blades in facing position. You just have to use some 'hidden' nails when, centering the swords on the stand, the hilt end tends to drop down .. specially during your cats adventures.
For some other swords, like cup hilted ones, i use 'technologic' stands made in acrylic, developed for such purpose, which i order from a spanish antique weapons website.


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[BANDOOK]

hi fernanado nice display,is you cannon a portugese one,please can you put up some good pictures
cheers
rajesh

[fernando]

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

hi fernanado nice display,is you cannon a portugese one,please can you put up some good pictures
cheers
rajesh

Rajesh, you can find it HERE

[Ken Maddock]

Hi Fernando
A lovely display method using the acrylic and one I might use in the future
Also you are very fortunate to have an understanding wife ;-)

A more interesting thread might be family reactions to our hobby!

My wife is understanding enough, and our children love the hobby and are always interested in what I have picked up.

Wall displays in the sitting room are not going to be a permanent part of the house Décor though.

Regards to all
Ken