my knife storage system: pelican case 1600

powernoodle said:
I have been looking for a storage system and have not found anything to my liking. I thought about a Sears toolbox with sliding trays, but that is not an optimal solution for me. I like this Pelican idea. Very good.

Edit: ok, I ordered one.
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Oh man....I was about to welcome you to the club!!

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I'm not just trying to help. I'm giving you the benefit of many years experience.
Having been a gunsmith, I have seen many guns ruined by storing them in foam lined cases. I have seen the foam melt onto the items stored inside. I have seen rust caused by the foam.
Pelican cases are very good cases. I understand your need to secure your knives. Make sure you check them frequently by removing them and replacing them, so the foam can't start sticking.
 
Bill DeShivs said:
I'm not just trying to help. I'm giving you the benefit of many years experience.
Having been a gunsmith, I have seen many guns ruined by storing them in foam lined cases. I have seen the foam melt onto the items stored inside. I have seen rust caused by the foam.
Pelican cases are very good cases. I understand your need to secure your knives. Make sure you check them frequently by removing them and replacing them, so the foam can't start sticking.
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thanks Bill, I will check, then again, I check often since I like to play with them :)
 
I must have around 45 Pelican Products (hard cases) on my site and I sell about 20 a month. I must say I have never had anyone mention they use it for knives. guns, cameras, electronic equipment but never knives.

Kudos to you brotha, great idea. :thumbup:
 
Great Idea for knife storage and points well made. Since your not keeping them in the back yard, they should stay fine in those cases. Thanks for sharing.
 
I saw your video last night, both of them actually. That is a great idea. I use a similar case for a netbook computer, as well as some other work related items I carry daily. I never thought of using this type of case as knife storage. great idea IMO.
If moisture is a concern for some (like CMP-M$ and D2 steels), I would use some small dessicant silica packs -I guess you'd have to remove another couple layers of foam to prevent direct knife contact. Just a thought.
 
The Pelican cases I use, formerly for photographic equiptment, now house fixed blade knives. With a little work, the knives are laid flat on top of their sheaths. No problem in the eight years of service. Yitzchak
 
Yitzchak Ernst said:
The Pelican cases I use, formerly for photographic equiptment, now house fixed blade knives. With a little work, the knives are laid flat on top of their sheaths. No problem in the eight years of service. Yitzchak
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Good to know they perform for at least 8 years Yitzchak. :)

there's another review on youtube that uses this storage system: http://www.youtube.com/user/X4CTO#p/u/6/MgCZuhuhNIg

check it out.
 
For folders, I use silver flatware storage rolls, available at most jewelers and dept stores. Then put them in zip lock bags. I have been doing this for 20+ years and never had any rust problem.
Rich
 
Very nice system. For somebody with OCD (me :)) it's perfect. Thanks for sharing.

~Chris
 
I bought one of these cases, but never took it out of the box as I am concerned about the foam retaining moisture. And I still need a knife storage system. Probably will end up with the Sear tool box.
 
As soon as I saw your video I bought the exact same one.
If you need to reconfigure you can buy replacement foam pick and pluck blocks.
 
yup, you can even fill her up with other stuff. the case itself without the foam is still very functional.

The system is still working for me. No problems with knives being damaged so far, nothing I noticed on the knives or the foam. But I do check them regularly as Bill deShivs advised.
And I have a very steady home climate (around 15-20 degrees celcius and pretty dry).
Oh, and my kids didn't wreck it yet, and they have their play corner right next to it lol.
 
I ordered a special desiccant container on eBay. It's the same one pelican sells as a peli-desiccant silica gel. It changes color to show you moisture content. Just toss them in the oven till the color changes back and return them to your case.
 
still no harm done to the knives and its 3 years later. everything in great condition
 
The link takes me to a video of you skinning and a review of 3 knives. Where's the video about the storage case?
 
back from the dead! update after 10 years: no negative effects whatsoever. the case is still in brilliant condition and the knives in it as well.
 
Heya. The video no longer works, do you have any pictures?

I had been storing my knives in a glass cupboard, which I tried to seal by gluing window foam liners around all the openings. But it wasn't completely sealed, so I recently purchased a couple of Pelican like cases (Different brand, same design.), and was concerned about the foam reacting with the steel, which Bill pointed out could be a problem. But it sounds like his issue could have been caused by oils reacting with the foam. The cases came with the foam you can shape by plucking out sections. I've ordered some silica gel desiccant packs that I will put in the cases.

I originally planned to put in some calcium chloride desiccant, which I sowed some neat little bags for, but I realized that this isn't a viable solution since this type of desiccant won't retain the moisture it absorbs, it will dissolve, so it would have just made a big puddle. :O
 
I have learned over the years if you are going to store something in a foam case to put it into a plastic bag. If there is a lubricant to protect the knife/gun then it won't be jeopardized by touching the foam. A lot of the high end gun manufacturers will use a foam case but they have the firearm in a plastic bag. The bag does not allow air or moisture to get to what you are trying to protect. I am not sure just putting desiccant in a foam case will solve your concerns.
 
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