How do you display your edged weapons?

[RussellM]

Looking for ideas on how you display your daggers, bayonets, knives and swords. Mine are currently not displayed due to a renovation. So, are they on shelves, in cabinets, on stands etc? I'm sure there are some great display ideas out there, so please show them!

Regards
Russell

[Santi]

My one and only...
http://worldwarmilitaria.com/forum/showthread.php?t=225

:)

[scott powell]

the only edged weapon i display is my SA dagger

[George Stimson]

With the exception of a Kriegsmarine sword, my edged weapons are displayed in a case, each one surrounded by some items from its respective branch of service or political affiliation.

[OKCmike]

OK, don't laugh cause all my daggers are locked up in my cabinet right now due to my daughter moving back in for awhile. Have to have at least one out to stare at, and this is what I came up with. You're laughing aren't you?

Regards, :001_rolleyes:

[RussellM]

Nice displays gents, keep them coming!

I like dagger displays with other items from the branch of service.

Mike, hehehe...what will scare your daughter more - the daggers or the stürmmonster??:lol:

Regards
Russ

[Wim Vangossum]

After locked doors! My wife hates them :(. Maybe I have to buy a Kriegsmarine Honour Dagger. Diamonds could have a possitive influence. :w00t:

Regards, Wim :)

[Swordfish]

A few swords. Unfortunately I don't have a guard monster like Mike does to protect them.

[ServerAdmin]

I like the clear stands that Bill Shea sells at the Ruptured Duck. Here are a couple examples of my display.

Jason

[Swordfish]

Jason,
Same ones I use.

[Wim Vangossum]

That's an impressive collection of sabers that you have Swordfish. But it is your main interest I believe? :thumbup1:

Regards,Wim :)

[Swordfish]

HI Wim,
Thank you for the nice words. Yes, Heer sabers are my primary interest, although in recent months they have sort of taken a back seat. I'm wrapping up a KM badge collection, and once that's finished, I intend to go back to army sabers.

[WWII]

Swordfish & Medic,

Great displays you gents have assembled, really first class methods to share your collections with others. Thanks to all of you who share your ideas with us.

I had this in a part of the forum that might not be visited too often, so I thought I might pop it in here, too ...

Here are a couple of photos of my first display project back in the late 1970's.
The small photo was one of the only things to survive the Second World War,
a shot of my father right before he left for the Leningrad sector of the Russian front. One day my wife and I were out "antiquing," when I spotted the army dagger in an old gentleman's shop. I thought, how cool would it be to display that
together with the photo, and maybe even some good original examples of his medals? Even though the dagger has nothing to do with my father directly, I thought it would set the tone for the display. The dagger is a mid-period example by Tiger. The small silver rectangle is a Russian medal that was awarded to civilian survivors of the 900 day seige.

I met this elderly gent at a meeting of medal collectors that I was invited to by a friend. We got to talking and I mentioned that my father served in the German army near Leningrad during the war. His eyes lit up as he explained that he was a young boy who spent the duration inside the encircled city. To say I was surprised would be an understatement... I told him about my dad's being a guest in one of Uncle Joe's labor camps for five years after the war and how he ended up here in the States. Before leaving that night, he pressed this medal into my hand and asked would I please give this to my father, as it would mean a lot to him. His eyes welled up as he began to explain how soldiers were soldiers, nothing more, nothing less. Faceless tools of the governments that they served, they were all the same, no matter what uniform, battles, wars or time period.

All the same ...

... you can see why that medal made it into my father's case.

Wishing all of you the very best!

Bill Warda Jr.

Ps Pop is the fourth man from the left

[Swordfish]

Bill-
Awesome story and the display is pretty darn'd nice too. Well done sir.

[RussellM]

Very nice display and wonderful story Bill, thanks for showing it.

Regards
Russ

[Niblet]

Fellas,,great pics and nice displays! What should I lay my daggers on while in the display case? Ive been told only real velvet,,,that synthecs give off fumes,,I believe this to be true,,any other ideas as to what fabrics I could use ?

[scott powell]

Swordfish & Medic,

Great displays you gents have assembled, really first class methods to share your collections with others. Thanks to all of you who share your ideas with us.

I had this in a part of the forum that might not be visited too often, so I thought I might pop it in here, too ...

Here are a couple of photos of my first display project back in the late 1970's.
The small photo was one of the only things to survive the Second World War,
a shot of my father right before he left for the Leningrad sector of the Russian front. One day my wife and I were out "antiquing," when I spotted the army dagger in an old gentleman's shop. I thought, how cool would it be to display that
together with the photo, and maybe even some good original examples of his medals? Even though the dagger has nothing to do with my father directly, I thought it would set the tone for the display. The dagger is a mid-period example by Tiger. The small silver rectangle is a Russian medal that was awarded to civilian survivors of the 900 day seige.

I met this elderly gent at a meeting of medal collectors that I was invited to by a friend. We got to talking and I mentioned that my father served in the German army near Leningrad during the war. His eyes lit up as he explained that he was a young boy who spent the duration inside the encircled city. To say I was surprised would be an understatement... I told him about my dad's being a guest in one of Uncle Joe's labor camps for five years after the war and how he ended up here in the States. Before leaving that night, he pressed this medal into my hand and asked would I please give this to my father, as it would mean a lot to him. His eyes welled up as he began to explain how soldiers were soldiers, nothing more, nothing less. Faceless tools of the governments that they served, they were all the same, no matter what uniform, battles, wars or time period.

All the same ...

... you can see why that medal made it into my father's case.

Wishing all of you the very best!

Bill Warda Jr.

Ps Pop is the fourth man from the left


great display,and the story is beyond words

[dag]

Here's how I display my edged weapons. Somewhat unimaginative, but it keeps the dust off. It's also very easy to retrieve any particular piece when needed.

[dag]

Some of the overflow.

[WWII]

Gents,

Thanks for your kind words. :)

Dag - that's truly an awesome bayonet collection, I'd love to spend a few hours perusing those beauties. Those display cases are great for displaying collections.
As you said, it keeps the dust off first and foremost, and it keeps unwanted 'Lookie-Lous' from putting their grimy dickbeaters all over things, that is of course, unless you actually want them to see one of those weapons. :D

Niblet,

I agree that a good velvet is a safe bet to use when laying out a display. Just think of it this way ... if it was good enough to place Honor daggers into, it should be good enough for us. I've never seen a dagger cased in velvet have any ill effects from the material, and those babies are older than most of us. :wink:

I have to see if I can locate a display that I had some fun with, one of Gary Southgates TR hunting knife displays. The condition of these units was extraordinary.

I also look forward to this thread growing - c'mon gents, some of you are pretty clever and I know there are some very innovative display techniques that we have yet to see, eh?

Best to all!

Bill

[sadagger]

Here is how I display my daggers in my office. I use heavy duty picture hangers and hang the daggers by the scabbard suspension ring. Not pictured is my mint 1st model Luft by Helbig. The dagger hangers have all been replaced by SA daggers.

[Niblet]

Thanks for the response,,,velvet seems ok,,what about others,,,,wool maybe?
I dont really like the look of velvet,,I want feldgrau,,but wouldnt cut up a tunic,,maybe a fake tunic?? anyone?

[Swordfish]

Velvets nice...but I go for the Velour ...:lol:hehee

[WWII]

Niblet,

I'd say if you want to try something in feldgrau then by all means check it out. There should be many types of fabric available near that color at a shop with a good-sized inventory.

I'd also check out a material called 'Suedene,' an imitation suede that comes in many, many shades and is fairly inexpensive compared to velvet. I've also seen
felt, silk and several other textiles used as a base for dagger displays, with good results and no apparent harm done to the metal.

My best advice would be to try it, however, do inspect the dagger where it comes into contact with the material, at least in six-month intervals. Chances are that you'll be ok unless you choose to use something that's heavily treated with chemicals. (sizing) In that case I'd say pop your material into the washing machine and even give it a second rinse in clear, cold water before completely drying the fabric.

Watch for odd-looking patination or discoloration as this will be a dead giveaway that something's not Kosher. Just remember that most ill-effects may be very subtle and take considerable time to make become evident, so be on your guard and check things carefully once in a while.

I hope everything works out well for you and I trust you might share your display with us once you've finished up? :001_tt1:

Kind regards,

Bill

[Santi]

Hi Bill,
Thanks for that excellent response, it has also helped me.
I had my HJ dagger on a wood box with a glass on the top and the dagger resting in some fabric and filled inside to give the sentation of a good cushion.
Anyway, the dagger slept well and confortable, but it damaged a bit the blade and the metal work (hilt...) . I noticed some grey spots on it. I instantly removed it and it's now resting on a piece of paper tissue. I dont like it that much and wanted to get a fabric, but i was unsure on what to search.
My dagger has a layer of vaseline all over it (i dont have anything better for it) and i thought that the vaseline+fabric could have done that to the blade.
So, taking in consideration that the knife has vaseline, do you or any other member have any recomendations on which fabric to use?

[Niblet]

Santi,,Vaseline?,,the only time I have seen this used is when an old collector sends daggers to me,,I think it helps it in the scabbord during transit,,but he told me to wipe it off when I get them,,anyway,,Renwax works awesome for me as a preservative,,the more I read on it the more I like it,,I only put it on the blades,,but some guys put it everything,,its good stuff! google it for info!

[Niblet]

WWII,,thanks for takinf the time to respond!,,its good advice,,will post pics soon

[Santi]

Santi,,Vaseline?,,the only time I have seen this used is when an old collector sends daggers to me,,I think it helps it in the scabbord during transit,,but he told me to wipe it off when I get them,,anyway,,Renwax works awesome for me as a preservative,,the more I read on it the more I like it,,I only put it on the blades,,but some guys put it everything,,its good stuff! google it for info!

Hi,

Yeah i know vaseline isnt very used but its all i have. It's that or oil, but i was told oil is very bad, so i went for vaseline.
I know about RenWax already because i've seen millions of collectors talking about how good it was, but never tried it because you have to buy it online (and i dont buy online...)

My display method:
http://worldwarmilitaria.com/forum/showthread.php?t=225

[Rich Yankowski]

Some very nice displays pictured!:thumbup1:

Some of my blades are in display cases,some in drawers,the rest in a stack.

[Niblet]

My place is starting to look like that too,,TR stuff layin around,,

[Jody]

Hello,
This is how I display a few of my daggers.

Jody

[Niblet]

Is there any place else to get the above display stand other than the ruptured duck?? Bill's pricey

[LH 600]

Here from one of mine glass cabinets.

Some SS and varia daggers. 2 more SS is out of the pics for the moment :wink:

Lh 600

[evilmike]

More people should use the pryamid display theme or 'hj mountain'

[Niblet]

very nice!

[RussellM]

Great stuff gents! Let's see some more display methods!

Regards
Russ

[RussellM]

Btt.

Regards
Russ

[Wim Vangossum]

Hi,

Here's my small contribution. I study daggers much more than I buy them. At the moment I've got only one KM dagger. Some of the collectors I visit have 10 or more of these beauties, all different types... :w00t:

Regards, Wim :)

[Swordfish]

"Heer"s 1 or 2 swords.

Tom

[gregM]

I use a old wall hanging display case that I found. Nothing too fancy but it
does keep people from just reaching in and grabbing one.

It is shown hear with the glass doors open.

[RussellM]

Any other methods out there? Let's see them.

Regards
Russ

[Chuck Alan]

Hello everyone~

Here is the way my daggers are displayed. I am presently working on more cases.

Chuck

[Santi]

Hello everyone~

Here is the way my daggers are displayed. I am presently working on more cases.

Chuck

Wow.
That is one of the bests displays i've ever seen! Well done!
Congratulations. :thumbup:

[Wim Vangossum]

Wow! Lovely collection, Chuck !


Regards, Wim :)

[Swordfish]

Chuck-
That's very well done. Boxing the dagger with the accoutrement and misc. items like qualification badges really enhances a display. Very very well done and a classy, tasteful display.

Tom

[Time Bandit]

Wow Chuck that is a really impressive set up you have there!:thumbup1:

'Fraid to say I have my stuff just lying around on the whole. My knives are dumped in an old .50cal ammo box and the bayonets are kinda spread about assorted shelves, bookcases and the likes. I don't have any daggers or fancy stuff like that as they just don't appeal to me for some reason, I've just never liked them, which, going by the prices of them nowadays is probably no bad thing for me I guess! :001_unsure:

[Swordfish]

Chuck-
What do you use to secure the edged weapons inside the each display box?? Are the pegs nailed in to support the pieces?

[Chuck Alan]

Tom, The back of the case/box is 3/4" plywood. I start by recessing a " recessable nut" It looks like a nut in one respect as it is threaded through the center to receive a common machine screw. The outer surface or the recessed nut is threaded also, but with threads similar to a wood screw. So, when you drill the proper sized hole (they are available in different sizes) you can then screw this special nut into the plywood via a Allen wrench flush with the plywood surface. You can get these recessed nuts at Ace Hardware

Then for the support "pins" I start out with the proper size dia. machine screw ( I start out with long cap screws) measure the length, and machine down the exposed (to the viewer) surface removing the threads and screw head. I do this on my lathe. This leaves the exposed pin smooth with a rounded tip. Then just thread the pin into the recessed nut. I Use the pins to support the dagger via the cross guard and the scabbard via the rings. The hangers are supported carefully in place with small brads and or hooks properly placed as to do no damage. I know this is alot of work but I wanted the pins to be easily removable.

I have an engine lathe, drill press and a good bench grinder to make life easy:wink: For those who do don't, making the pins as I make them will be considerably more work. I hope the answered your question.

Chuck