Knife storage

Looks similar to my old watch crystal case I keep most of my folders in. One question, is it lockable or can it be made to be locked? On a side note, the product you linked to was just a base, not the cabinet.
 
Yea, quite expensive piece of furniture - for just 4 walls without neither top nor bottom!
 
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that's nice and all, but if you're going to shell out for a dedicated knife cabinet wouldn't you want one with a lock on it?
 
If you only have 100 or so and mostly slippies and small folders then these work great. Worked for me because they fit into the safe.

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Only safe way to go ~~ is something they can not get into if you are thinking of being broke into ~~ a {Safe} and then you don't have to worry.! Might cost you between $600 to $1,500 but it is well worth the worry of something you don't want to lose and the cost of replacing them. Better to be safe than sorry.! I have two of them ~~ one for my Guns and one with Guns and my Knives in it. Jack
 
I've posted this before....

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Works great for me. I suppose you could add dividers too if you were so inclined..
 
Parker77 said:
Anyone use anything like this?

http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/o...ign=Blue-Print-nextag&infoParam.campaignId=WI
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We used to use those for keeping blueprints in the old days. They're great, very well-made. And 28x40" drawers can keep a lot of knives per drawer. But, they are quite large. The price is, I think, very reasonable for the quality and the amount of storage you'll get. They are designed to fit into an office environment and may not go so well in a home decor. They're also quite large so you'll need a big space.






In general, be careful about the material you set knives on long-term. I was once shown a beautiful knife with ivory handles. Beautiful... until I turned it over and the ivory on the other side was stained green. It had been stored in a display case on a piece of green felt for many years and the dye had migrated out of the felt and into the ivory. Irreparable. Ruined.

In general, knives should have air circulation around them in storage. A water-tight container sounds like a good idea, but it is definitely wrong.

And desiccant packs? Throw them away! They are not magic. They don't make moisture go away. Indeed, they actually attract it and absorb it. Then, under the right circumstances, they will release it. Also, while dry is good for metal, dry can be the death of other materials common on knives and firearms.

These things we often call "Safes" are what UL calls either "Security Containers" and/or "Fire-Resistant Containers." UL doesn't recognize the word "Safe." If your "safe" is a "Fire-Resistant Container," and that is something you value then think about what you put into that container. Minimize the amount of flammable materials you put into your safe. And I caution against storing ammo in your gun safe. Ammo is not expensive (at least compared to guns) and due to its low value vs. its high weight, it's not a common theft item. I recommend that you get a simple locking cabinet to put the ammo in beside the safe and not store ammo inside the Fire-Resistant Container.
 
Gollnick said:
We used to use those for keeping blueprints in the old days. They're great, very well-made. And 28x40" drawers can keep a lot of knives per drawer. But, they are quite large. The price is, I think, very reasonable for the quality and the amount of storage you'll get. They are designed to fit into an office environment and may not go so well in a home decor. They're also quite large so you'll need a big space.






In general, be careful about the material you set knives on long-term. I was once shown a beautiful knife with ivory handles. Beautiful... until I turned it over and the ivory on the other side was stained green. It had been stored in a display case on a piece of green felt for many years and the dye had migrated out of the felt and into the ivory. Irreparable. Ruined.

In general, knives should have air circulation around them in storage. A water-tight container sounds like a good idea, but it is definitely wrong.

And desiccant packs? Throw them away! They are not magic. They don't make moisture go away. Indeed, they actually attract it and absorb it. Then, under the right circumstances, they will release it. Also, while dry is good for metal, dry can be the death of other materials common on knives and firearms.

These things we often call "Safes" are what UL calls either "Security Containers" and/or "Fire-Resistant Containers." UL doesn't recognize the word "Safe." If your "safe" is a "Fire-Resistant Container," and that is something you value then think about what you put into that container. Minimize the amount of flammable materials you put into your safe. And I caution against storing ammo in your gun safe. Ammo is not expensive (at least compared to guns) and due to its low value vs. its high weight, it's not a common theft item. I recommend that you get a simple locking cabinet to put the ammo in beside the safe and not store ammo inside the Fire-Resistant Container.
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Well said! :thumbup::thumbup:

Interesting about the green felt dye bleeding into the ivory :eek: I store my knives in a wood machinists toolbox that has green felt. Luckily none of my knives sit in one spot that long!
 
Keep in mind that any storage container, lockable or not, small enough to be carried by one or even two people, will likely be stolen in a burglary. Locked boxes/cabinets/safes usually indicate something valuable is inside, and will often be taken by thieves to be opened later at their leisure. However, they are useful for keeping sticky-fingered family members, friends, kids, or kids friends from making off with your knives or other valuables. They are also useful for keeping your sharp knives out of the hands of any children that might be running around the house.
 
riversidedep said:
Keep in mind that any storage container, lockable or not, small enough to be carried by one or even two people, will likely be stolen in a burglary. Locked boxes/cabinets/safes usually indicate something valuable is inside, and will often be taken by thieves to be opened later at their leisure.
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I'll take my chances with a 400lb safe bolted to a solid oak floor compared to a good hiding spot any day! ;)
 
nope. I put my knives in an old ammo box. It keeps them dry, protected, and its easy to store knives in. I'm probably going to upgrade in the future when I start getting a lot more knives though.......



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knivesngear said:
nope. I put my knives in an old ammo box. It keeps them dry, protected, and its easy to store knives in. I'm probably going to upgrade in the future when I start getting a lot more knives though.......



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Ammo cans are great storage containers. I kept a lot of knives in them and never had a problem with rust or moisture. I did likely scratch a few loose knives over the years though and they are certainly a "steal me" type of container. The only reason I never sweated it was my Rottweiler!
 
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