Secure Storage Solutions for Collection

[IA01]

I have a related question for everybody... What kind of secure storage solutions does everyone use for multiple tomahawks, kukris, large combat blades, machetes/short swords and breaching tools - without piling them on top of one another?

Friends use rolling toolboxes - but I’m interested in seeing other options - aside from stacking them in a safe...

Thanks!!

 

[throwaway]

It's certainly not a cheap solution, but the Pelican 1770 is about as secure as you're going to get, short of putting it in a safe. If you're not already familiar with pelican cases, you cut the foam to perfectly fit the items you're putting inside. The 1770 is massive, but if you have huge collection of large fixed blades, it still might not be big enough.

 

[sabre cat]

This does not really meet your needs but I use a deep filing cabinet to store my fixed blades.
Maybe one of the extra wide two drawer lateral file cabinets would work for you.

 

[Hawgsnawt]

Can't help ya out, I'm a rolling toolbox kinda guy..... working on filling my 5th... Jesus I need an intervention....

 

[NapalmCheese]

In the shed, on a dresser, in a drawer, on a shelf, and/or in the garage.

I have a related question for everybody... What kind of secure storage solutions does everyone use for multiple tomahawks, kukris, large combat blades, machetes/short swords and breaching tools - without piling them on top of one another?

Friends use rolling toolboxes - but I’m interested in seeing other options - aside from stacking them in a safe...

Thanks!!

 

[Dullknivescut]

It's certainly not a cheap solution, but the Pelican 1770 is about as secure as you're going to get, short of putting it in a safe. If you're not already familiar with pelican cases, you cut the foam to perfectly fit the items you're putting inside. The 1770 is massive, but if you have huge collection of large fixed blades, it still might not be big enough.

I’ve read somewhere that certain foams are not good for knives for long term contact, which doesn’t make any sense because I know people who store thousands worth of knives or swords in pelican cases. I’ve recently purchased a pelican myself.

Have you or anyone else heard about this?Obviously not all foams are treated similarly.

I can't help on most of your question but I can verify that at least some types of foam padding WILL damage metal over time. I inherited a bunch of knives that were set on some foam padding that has oxidized the metal on my knives...Case annniversary sets & Robert Klaas no less.

John

I see no reason they should have to be padded. Foam or plastic will degrade over time and at least stick to your knives. Grease them up and store them.
Bill

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/long-term-knife-storage.396565/

“ The standard foam in Pelican/Storm cases can rust parts. We build a lot of tool kits in my line of work, and we do see the pick-n-pluck and standard foam inlays have trouble rusting parts on occasion. If you are just storing the kit at home in a dry, climate controlled place, I doubt you would have trouble (at least for a very long time). “

http://www.m4carbine.net/archive/index.php/t-77563.html

Just a few examples I could find off the top of my head.

There seems to be some contradictory messages online from what I’ve read.

-Knives

 

[NapalmCheese]

I’ve read somewhere that certain foams are not good for knives for long term contact, which doesn’t make any sense because I know people who store thousands worth of knives or swords in pelican cases. I’ve recently purchased a pelican myself.

Have you or anyone else heard about this?Obviously not all foams are treated similarly.

Foam holds moisture, Pelican cases (and the like) are waterproof. If your foam already has a high moisture content (because you've opened the case in a humid environment) it will retain all that moisture when you close it with your knives in there. That foam, with all that moisture, directly contacts the thing you are trying to keep from rusting.

 

[Dullknivescut]

Foam holes moisture, Pelican cases (and the like) are waterproof. If your foam already has a high moisture content (because you've opened the case in a humid environment) it will retain all that moisture when you close it with your knives in there. That foam, with all that moisture, directly contacts the thing you are trying to keep from rusting.

Personally my current plan is to keep my high end knives wrapped in microfiber and in their original boxes then zip locked instead of the pelican and just use the pelican for firearms when I have my conceal carry.

I think it’s great for transportation or presentation of knives but as far as long term storage I’m not really seeing any benefit to foam pelican cases if they can retain moisture over time from constant opening, or whatever other reasons.

 

[NapalmCheese]

Personally my current plan is to keep my high end knives wrapped in microfiber and in their original boxes then zip locked instead of the pelican and just use the pelican for firearms when I have my conceal carry.

I think it’s great for transportation or presentation of knives but as far as long term storage I’m not really seeing any benefit to foam pelican cases if they can retain moisture over time from constant opening, or whatever other reasons.

Take a cue from firearms people, store your stuff outside of enclosed spaces or add desiccant packets to every bag.

Any time you have a sponge like material touching metal in an enclosed space you're just inviting rust.

 

[JParanee]

Do not store things that can rust in foam cases

 

[Dullknivescut]

@peterbright What do you think since if memory serves me correctly you store quite a bit of knives. You feel comfortable storing them for long periods in foam?

 

[IA01]

It's certainly not a cheap solution, but the Pelican 1770 is about as secure as you're going to get, short of putting it in a safe. If you're not already familiar with pelican cases, you cut the foam to perfectly fit the items you're putting inside. The 1770 is massive, but if you have huge collection of large fixed blades, it still might not be big enough.

I have a 1770 for two long guns - but looking for something larger. Thanks!

 

[darth_cholo]

I have a drawer dedicated in a large rolling g tool chest.

Since this thread got me thinking about it I thought of harbor freight. They had this for under 100 bucks.