Photos Storing your Collection

[blanex1]

I use a silverware knife chest made about in 1945 here in the good old USA. holds about 30 of my best folders, its wood and vary well made always sits on my dresser .

 

[amunderdog]

Harbor freight sells a knock off Pelican case, cheap.
Most of my folders are in vault case, Similar design.
Whole dresser drawer of duplicates and stuff.
Whole storage tote of original packaging.
Maybe i need an addition on the shack? Seen those fancy houses with walk in closet dressing room deals.
Would be nice to have a dedicated knife/firearms room.

 

[Skar]

This one? 8.5“ blade for size comparison.

Wood grain is different but otherwise yes.

 

[Mimic Knife & Tool]

My brother in law got me this display case, it’s nice for the dozen knives I have. I also bought this waterproof/shockproof “camera” case off Amazon for travel. It has customizable foam inside and I love it for my knives and flashlights

 

[GB940Rookie]

Wood grain is different but otherwise yes.

A lot of handy storage for the money.

 

[eisman]

Display:

Store:

This is a jewelry case. You can find them cheap at estate sales. It will hold several hundred knives.



This is a map chest. When you fill one of these you have to admit there may be a problem.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I just got this mini cobalt tool box from Lowes last week.
It'll hold most of my pocket knives and most of the smaller fixed blades I carry.





It's a pretty cool little toolbox for $20, they're a 25th anniversary promotional item or something so get 'em while you can I guess.

 

[runscott]

Here's how I store some of my Spydercos (the others are piled up in boxes as well). My other brand knives are also stored in cardboard boxes.

This 'system' works well, as I always have another ten or so knives on the end table and coffee table, for easy access.

 

[RHINOKNIVES]

For fixed blades, I'm using an architect's file drawer. Not sure I'd pay new prices for one for this purpose, but you can find them second hand pretty easily.

I need to glue down the felt, you can see it isn't flat. I was trying to avoid that in my first attempt - I don't like glue for things like this, but I guess there's a reason people do it. Securing the edges doesn't work, felt just stretches.

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Use contact or rubber cement instead of clue. It spreads far better & you don’t have any clumps that are higher…

 

[Shappy]

Use contact or rubber cement instead of clue. It spreads far better & you don’t have any clumps that are higher…

Elmers and 3M also make a spray on adhesive for felt and similar type materials! No clumps!

 

[JB in SC]

I use a small Gerstner, 1805 similar to the one Orville Wright owned. I ordered it direct from Gerstner at the Blade show maybe 10 years ago for $350. About $1500 now, not a bad investment.

 

[Midgetje93]

I bought a three drawer toolbox like this that I keep on my nightstand. At the time, I thought it would never fill up, but I’ve added a few bulky fixed blades since then. It is nice to quickly see if I forgot to return something View attachment 2267434View attachment 2267435

I just started my collection this year. (Aside from a couple I had.) but decided to start actually collect recently. I have mine broken up in categories in Plano Fish Tackle Boxes. But do plan to do something like this, when I get my collection up. with fixed blades up top. But for now I keep my tackle boxes, cleaning supplies, belt sheaths, ect. In a Craftsman chest.

Or maybe use the craftsman versastack 2 drawer system. And add it underneath the tote to add my favorite knifes for a quick access. Allowing me to keep them handy. But still tuck away others.

 

[Midgetje93]

I like the Plano 3700 Pro Latch flat boxes. Not really a display, but a great way to keep knives stored and not banging into one another.

Yup! I posted pics of mine before I read this. I use the 3600s

 

[gooeytek]

 

[trvc]

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[Bob W]

I finally got around to organizing the collection by maker in the Nalpak Pelican case. I even went and added some paper towel at the bottom of some of the sections for the shorter knives, so they're all equally accessible. How do you store your knives?

Holy heck, I guess some of you live in neighborhoods that have never had a burglary? Well there's always a first time.
I store mine so they are *not* accessible and *not* easy to carry away.
I'd like to see some crackhead skel trying to push a 72" rolling tool chest down the alley.

 

[BBKoenigsegg]

Holy heck, I guess some of you live in neighborhoods that have never had a burglary? Well there's always a first time.
I store mine so they are *not* accessible and *not* easy to carry away.
I'd like to see some crackhead skel trying to push a 72" rolling tool chest down the alley.

Yeah, I have lived in neighborhoods like that. I worked hard and moved somewhere where I can literally leave my doors open now. My concern is more organization than it is fear of theft

 

[RICHARD BYARS]

I am interested in how people store their knives. I have about 50 knives in my collection and need to find a better way to store them. I mostly have folders, but also a few fixed blade knives . Some of my knives are in boxes and some are not. Some have sheaths , most don't. I have looked at craftsman or husky tool boxes, but haven't found one that is perfect. I suspect tool boxes are my best option. Just wondering if anyone has found a great option for knife storage.
Thanks

 

[BBKoenigsegg]

I am interested in how people store their knives. I have about 50 knives in my collection and need to find a better way to store them. I mostly have folders, but also a few fixed blade knives . Some of my knives are in boxes and some are not. Some have sheaths , most don't. I have looked at craftsman or husky tool boxes, but haven't found one that is perfect. I suspect tool boxes are my best option. Just wondering if anyone has found a great option for knife storage.
Thanks

Sorry, I'm late to the game on this one. I'd recommend an inexpensive tool chest as it will accommodate all sizes of blades! I like my storage solution (Pelican case), but you are limited on small to medium sized folders only.

 

[Bob W]

I am interested in how people store their knives. I have about 50 knives in my collection and need to find a better way to store them. I mostly have folders, but also a few fixed blade knives . Some of my knives are in boxes and some are not. Some have sheaths , most don't. I have looked at craftsman or husky tool boxes, but haven't found one that is perfect. I suspect tool boxes are my best option. Just wondering if anyone has found a great option for knife storage.
Thanks

Tool chests make a great storage solution. Stackable, expandable, lockable, and not easily carried away. Avoid the very cheapest ones that don't open and close smoothly, or the contents will get jostled around every time you open a drawer. Don't need the most expensive professional line either.
You could start with a base or even a rolling table, then add to it as your collection grows.