How do you store your wood-handled knives?

bear71 said:
If I'm storing knives for a while, after I've oiled/waxed them I wrap them in cling wrap, put in cardboard sharp safe sleeve and then either back in brown paper they came in or sheath. Then i store them in large tupperwares. Its not much of a display but it keeps the blades and handles safe here in the Philippines as the cling wrap stops the oil/wax from drying out. I learned the hard way that putting the cardboard blade sleeves on, even when oil is applied can be disastrous in a humid environment unless you check them everyday.
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tsunamis wreak havoc too
 
a very timely question... i was just about to ask the same.

just got my first custom knife a few months ago and was wondering how best to store my growing collection. it's so hard to resist...

thanks for all the helpful answers.

i was wondering for all the oils and waxes being recommended, do they interact with the steel or scales to change the color? i have some knives that i would not want the colors to change. so having a solution that would have minimal impact would be great. or, is this just a noob question and i should just expect changes like the patina to come?
 
All of the suggestions are great, and I've tried most of them. In addition to howards, mineral oil, obenaufs, bees wax, and the like, I also like ballistol if you don't mind the smell. Even coconut oil will work in a pinch or in the winter time.
 
Who knew such interesting things would crop up doing a Google search for "Ruffian knife roll" ?? :eek::eek::eek:
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With such a long weekend coming up I shouldn't be giving @Fiddleback or Bmurray Bmurray any food for thought I guess. :confused:
 
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I keep my wood handles submerged only in distilled water. It keeps them safe from the environment.
 
I put that Sh.. on everything :D
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