Storing expensive fixed knives? (possible solution include)

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Hi there,

I own a few very unique and expensive knives and I want to store them away properly.

I'm thinking about getting 1-3 Sack Ups socks for rifle protection and cut them in custom pieces for each knife.
Then I use elastic cord to "seal" the ends and store them in a padded protection case (e.g. a Peli case only with the top, bottom and rim without the cube foam).

What do you think about that?
Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Best regards,
Julian
 
I generally store them in the cardboard blade sheath and sometimes just in the leather or kydex sheath. I know that this is wrong, but I take them out to look at them pretty often, and wipe the blade down with a lightly-oiled cloth. If you wrap those suckers up too well, you will never get a chance to look at them and enjoy them, and you might as well sell them for something you can use.
 
I have some silicone treated socks that seem to work well for storage. I don't know what you consider expensive of course. If it is a $1000 or $5000 knife, I might take more extensive storage measures.

I don't personally think it a great idea to store knives inside plastic & foam cases unless you get them out to handle somewhat regularly. The same is true of firearms. I have done it and I have paid the price.
 
I only want to store them in a padded case because of the shockproof feature.
I put each knife in a Sack Ups bag. They keep moisture etc. away.
Do I make any thoughts error?
 
I think that you are taking very good care of your fixed blades. I also keep my knives lightly oiled and safe from impact scratches.
 
The cases from bill are a good thought.
How much does these pouch cost?

It is easier for me to get those from Maxpedition.
Does anyone have experiences with these pouches regarding moisture prevention and general protection (also compare to the bill cases)
 
Make sure "YOU KNOW" whatever you have actually in contact with the knives. With all the Chinese imports, even "American Made" products have offshore content.

Their materials are not always what they are touted as to the makers of end use products. Remember the Chinese sheetrock.

Thousands of homes here in this area have required extensive repair or total demolition.

I would wrap in a wax/oil paper designed for guns & instruments & then place in "cases" for impact protection.

I had to have a really nice Ithaca Shotgun re-finished because of this.

Did not open case for years, when I did the fiber in the case was stuck to the metal & caused pitting.
 
Sounds awful!

Getting back to my possible solution... Sack Ups mainly advertising, that there products prevent moisture, dirt and scratches.
If that wouldn't work, they would no more sell a single product.
That's why I choose this brand. It also keeps the costs low, because I can use a long Sack Ups for a few knives.

Does anyone have long term experiences with the Sack Ups?
 
I have used things similar to Sack Ups (knife rolls) and have had knives stored inside boxes (moving boxes) for years with no problems. The rolls should provide adequate protection from impacts. I do get them out occasionally to look at and wipe down with either Renaissance Wax or silcone and they go back inside the box. These are boxes that I generally store my gun boxes, so they tend to be rather light and I certainly don't want them to get wet as many of these boxes are worth hundreds of dollars without the gun.
 
Get yourself an appropriate sized safe and a golden rod dehumidifier. This way not only can you keep your knives temperature & humidity controlled but secure as well.
This is a very small investment for what you have into custom knives.
 
@22-rimfire:
That is my whole idea.
I oil the knives and put them in Sack Ups. Then I store them in waterproof/shockproof boxes.
I don't put my knives away for years.
But I want good protection for them.

If a I use the long 52" Sack Ups for the knives, I can also store my regular knives in them.
It would be enough to close the ends of the Sack Ups with elastic band, right?
Cuz, the bags itself only have a rough cord for closure.
 
Sack-Ups or all cotton. They are made in South Carolina. I have them on at least 1/2 dozen long guns.

Never thought of your idea for the knives, I think I'll be taking ming out of oily paper and cutting some Sack-Ups.

Any thinkg I have worth any $$$ are Randalls and they or still in the paper. . .

Vampirus said:
Sounds awful!

Getting back to my possible solution... Sack Ups mainly advertising, that there products prevent moisture, dirt and scratches.
If that wouldn't work, they would no more sell a single product.
That's why I choose this brand. It also keeps the costs low, because I can use a long Sack Ups for a few knives.

Does anyone have long term experiences with the Sack Ups?
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I think a little ventilation would go a long way in your waterproof boxes. The foam is the part that I would not do. I think of it as a sponge. I think are doing just fine.

Most knives aren't really all that fragile. I actually store a lot of my knives in Rubber Maid tubs (the kind with the flaps versus a tight lid). Each knife is protected from impacting another. Still, it's pretty crude storage. There isn't anyone going bang them around. The knives I handle a fair amount are in smaller plastic boxes that I have mentioned a time or two in threads about knife storage. I guess it really depends on the value. Individually, my knives aren't that valuable (top value is probably approaching $1000) to me other than I like them, but in mass there is a fair amount of concentrated value.
 
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