Is There an Ultimate Slipjoint Storage Solution

[Larry S.]

The only slip-joint I use lives quite comfortably in a Cordura pouch at 8 o'clock on my belt...

 

[Thomason]

The EDC rotation ones are in a wooden cigar box. The "collection" is in a coffee can filled with 30 weight motor oil buried out back under a mesquite tree.

 

[Georgecatl]

I've got several Gertsner Chests....this Walnut chest and base I just refinished

If you look around you can find these used fairly reasonable

 

[wagglebee]

That is a beauty, I love the walnut.

 

[black mamba]

Besides having knives in every room of the house on tables or shelves, in drawers or other hidden away places, I keep most of mine in 12 x 18 inch wooden display cases and leather totes. Here they are in our china cabinet. Out of sight, but easily accessed.

Some of the contents.

 

[pmew]

Snapped a couple of quick phone pics of my users which stay on my dresser top.





I have other not so regular users boxed up.

Paul

 

[JAlexander]

The EDC rotation ones are in a wooden cigar box. The "collection" is in a coffee can filled with 30 weight motor oil buried out back under a mesquite tree.

I'm glad you stored them with preservation in mind, Rob.

 

[hartlogan]

The EDC rotation ones are in a wooden cigar box. The "collection" is in a coffee can filled with 30 weight motor oil buried out back under a mesquite tree.

Don't mind me this weekend, I'll just be doing some free landscaping

 

[xceptnl]

All of my modern knives are in a large Seahorse (pelican like) case and I am planning to get a smaller Seahorse to store my slipjoints only in a vertical configuration.

Ordered my Seahorse case today for my growing slipjoint collection. Should hold around 40 to 42 traditionals.

 

[555]

I just leave them all over the house, so I'm never far from one.

Free range pocket knives need room to breathe.

 

[wlfryjr]

Charlie (CNoyes) ,do you think that would have been enough room?

Might have gotten it in today's economy.

 

[addylo]

Are you guys single? There is no way my wife would let me keep my knives out like that. She'd say that they ruin the decor of her house, lol...- Christian

LOL! That pic is from my man-cave. Once LOML and I became empty-nesters I took over one of the spare bedrooms and turned it into my private domain. She has no jurisdiction there.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

I find PKJ's shadow box method appealing and space saving. Hang on wall, out of the way, easy to see and decide which ones go in the pocket for the day.

 

[CNoyes]

Lyle asked, "Charlie (CNoyes) ,do you think that would have been enough room?"

At the time, yes.

I really liked the upper sections too. Great place for knife boxes, etc.

 

[hartlogan]

Tony,
Have you had any issues with the foam holding moisture and rust? I always hear a big hubbub about this on some forums and that this foam shouldn't be used for any mid to long term storage, so I'm curious what your experience is with that. I have a 1300 Pelican that I'm thinking about getting some new foam for just for this purpose.

My pelican case setup.

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[tonystl]

Tony,
Have you had any issues with the foam holding moisture and rust? I always hear a big hubbub about this on some forums and that this foam shouldn't be used for any mid to long term storage, so I'm curious what your experience is with that. I have a 1300 Pelican that I'm thinking about getting some new foam for just for this purpose.

Not sure about holding moisture. I live in MO and don't seem to have any rust issues. I rotate the knives fairly regularly so a specific one doesn't sit longer than others.

 

[Peregrin]

LOL! That pic is from my man-cave. Once LOML and I became empty-nesters I took over one of the spare bedrooms and turned it into my private domain. She has no jurisdiction there.

I always tell my wife she has the rest of the house, all I want is my Den/Cave. I have knives sitting here and there.

 

[addylo]

Just ordered the HF chest.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Not sure about holding moisture. I live in MO and don't seem to have any rust issues. I rotate the knives fairly regularly so a specific one doesn't sit longer than others.

There have been a few firearms with ruined finishes due to open cell foam. It can hold moisture if one isn't careful.

 

[JB in SC]

I noticed that. Both lines give me pause. The USA line is very pricey, but the quality seems to be lacking with the Internationals. I'm thinking of getting a do-it-yourself kit from the USA line. Solid oak instead of plywood and veneers. I'd have to build it myself, but at least I can make sure the workmanship will be good. And it'll cost roughly the same as an International.

- Christian

I bit the bullet and bought a small US made Gerstner (38 Special it's called) at Blade several years ago. I saved $200 by buying it there. They also have an annual sale with nice discounts. They will last generations with reasonable care.