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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2010 22:58:27 GMT
I'm getting my first sword (katana) soon, and while I want to put it on display above my desk there are kids in the house, and the responsible thing to do is to get some sort of lockable case to put it in. Any suggestions?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2010 23:12:37 GMT
A locking gun case for horizontal display.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2010 4:53:36 GMT
BAM! My google powers never fail me. Check it out: www.amazon.com/Sword-Scabbard-Display-Case-Cabinet/dp/B001RE7S30But depending on how Bob Villa-y you are, you could probably make one for about half the cost. Granted $80 isn't a bank breaker, but I suppose it all depends on if you enjoy that sort of thing. I'll keep looking around, but I think the above link is exactly what you need. Edit: Oh, I looked a little further on down that page and found a few more similar items. Lotta neat stuff out there. So if the link I gave ya isn't exactly what you need, I'm sure you could find a related item that would work. I suppose it would depend a lot on how long your sword is.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2010 5:48:22 GMT
Good to hear your thinking about your kids safety, though remember a sword on your wall is a big temptation, careful you don't leave the keys laying about.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2010 6:04:57 GMT
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Post by chrisperoni on Aug 8, 2010 6:41:09 GMT
nice cases, but isn't the sword upside down and backwards?
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Post by Brett Whinnen on Aug 8, 2010 6:58:02 GMT
Upside down, yes, but depends on peace time or wartime for the direction of the tsuka I think you'll find...
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Post by chrisperoni on Aug 8, 2010 7:59:39 GMT
left = at peace, right? Something about not being able to grab the sword with right hand? (must've read this somewhere in the forum)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2010 8:52:41 GMT
left = at peace, right? Something about not being able to grab the sword with right hand? (must've read this somewhere in the forum) Well inside a locked case it really doesn't apply does it? Those traditions are for open stands not locked cases.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2010 14:27:04 GMT
My understanding is that traditionally when and katana is displayed or stored on a wall rack/stand it is always displayed the way the blade is worn. In this case, the blade should face up. When the tsuka points to the left it signifies that you are at peace as you can not as easily grab the sword and use it to attack your enemies. When the tsuka points the right it is easier to grab the katana and immediately use it, because in Japanese swordsmanship everyone is right handed.
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