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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2009 14:27:55 GMT
Just wondering how others display their swords, I thought about some kind of stand but would prefer my swords to be out of reach of small hands so was thinking of hanging them on the wall.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2009 14:32:55 GMT
I have a 8 level wall hanging "stand" I got for christmas, which can be bought from swords of might and true swords. That stand is pretty much made for just Japanese swords. My one Medieval sword just leans up against a wall, but I have no kids to worry about getting cut. I think most people are going to tell you to not worry about displaying them and put them in a closet where you kids wont get at them. There are also places that make locking sword display boxes, but they are a little on the expensive side.
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Post by ecovolo on Feb 9, 2009 7:42:32 GMT
Out of reach of small hands? I passed along your question to someone, and got this answer back: A glass-front display case with a locking door, kind of like the ones they have in museums. You can show your weapons off *and* make sure that the only way to get in is with the right key. Like Vtolds said-- there are display cases but you're looking at money. I say look at it this way: Spending a lot of money for safety this one time will prevent repeated trips to the hospital for small, curious children . As for me: I don't have kids, so I have one of these: yhst-98479313539010.stores.yahoo.net/sc-sam16flrdsp.htmlA bit cheesy, but it does what I need it to without my spending ridiculous amounts of cash. --Edward
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2009 13:54:33 GMT
Hi Edward, I've been eye-ing on that 16-swords floor stand, too. Care to mention the dimensions of the stand so that I may guage how it fits into my small apartment?? Thanks in advance Larry
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Post by ecovolo on Feb 9, 2009 17:05:04 GMT
I've been eye-ing on that 16-swords floor stand, too. Care to mention the dimensions of the stand so that I may guage how it fits into my small apartment?? At the moment, I don't have it in front of me. Ads say it is 42 inches tall, and I think the base is about 1 1/2 to two feet wide per leg. (Yeah, it's pretty short-- it fits in my apartment pretty well .) When I get home, I'll give you more accurate measurements. --Edward
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Post by ecovolo on Feb 10, 2009 3:00:53 GMT
. . . and I'm back home. The dimensions: 42" tall, Each foot at the base is 16 3/4" length by 1 1/2" wide, 11 1/4" between each foot at the base, 12" between each leg of the stand. My conclusion: Yeah, it should fit in a small apartment just fine. I put mine up on a small plywood pedestal because it's so short . --Edward
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2009 16:14:03 GMT
11 1/4" between each foot at the base, 12" between each leg of the stand. My conclusion: Yeah, it should fit in a small apartment just fine. I put mine up on a small plywood pedestal because it's so short . --Edward Uhm.. can you clarify these last 2 dimensions? What's the diff. ?
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Post by ecovolo on Feb 10, 2009 16:18:05 GMT
The dimensions between each foot I measured from the inside of the foot, which are wider than the widths of the legs they support, hence the discrepancy. Not that it matters that much, now that I think about it . --Edward
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2009 16:33:22 GMT
Aahh.. thanks for the clarification, Edward
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2009 18:42:36 GMT
My first sword is on the way, and I picked up a three sword stand online. I hung it up on the wall of my office, above my JSA rank cert, so it's plenty high off the ground. I have a wee one around the house as well, and even though she is not aloud in the office, I still wanted to keep the swords waaay out of possible reach. I can just barely reach the top position of the sword stand, reaching up. Some people will by gun safes and store swords in them, for safety reasons as well as theft prevention.
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Post by Jeff K. ( Jak) on Feb 11, 2009 19:58:13 GMT
I just picked up some decorative wrought iron hooks. Gives it a medieval/rustic look and you can place 'em wherever you want. I just glued i little piece of padding where the guard or blade sits on the hook.
My plan is to put up some artificial stone on the wall but leave a large square space in the middle blank and cover it with some decorative red fabric and hang the swords there. So basically framed by stone with a red background...I think it'll look sharp.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 0:24:18 GMT
Gentlemen... this discussion on displaying swords is getting interesting; do take some photos of your displays, together with your respective collection, and share with us all at the Member's Collection section of this forum, ya? In that way, we'll be able to exchange display tips here & there.. ~Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 3:37:01 GMT
Someone mentioned tempered glass display cases that lock ;D They are expensive around $2400 for similar new-----these were from a closed Hallmark store for $350 !! Nice acrylic stand for swords--also an old store fixture--not sure what it originally was used for
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Post by 293master293 on Feb 12, 2009 4:43:11 GMT
The only way small, curious children ever learn to stay away from your blades is letting them be curious. They will either listen to you and not go near them, or they will learn the hard way. Either way, the point gets across.
EDIT* And I am not saying, purposefully let them get hurt, but if they disobey, that would be their problem.
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Post by shadowhowler on Feb 12, 2009 5:32:05 GMT
EDIT* And I am not saying, purposefully let them get hurt, but if they disobey, that would be their problem. Well, yes... but it being 'their problem' is cold comfort to a parrent who's kid is bleeding and injured from a sword they got their hands on.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2009 14:12:36 GMT
Reminds me of a comedian... "Mom's will say, 'Don't touch that! It's Hot!' and then try to keep you from touching it and getting burned. Dad's will say 'It's hot. Don't touch it. Alright, then, don't listen to me. Go ahead and touch it. Find out what hot is..."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2009 9:36:32 GMT
The only way small, curious children ever learn to stay away from your blades is letting them be curious. They will either listen to you and not go near them, or they will learn the hard way. Either way, the point gets across. EDIT* And I am not saying, purposefully let them get hurt, but if they disobey, that would be their problem. I figure my wife loves me(well she must do to live with me and put up with all my habits) but if I told her that our boy was in hospital after cutting his hand off with one of my swords, but at least he has learnt his lesson and wont go playing with swords again. She would take one of my swords use it to castrate me. If I then went on to add "he disobayed me so its his problem" She would kill me right there and then. I do however agree with you in part, kids should learn about the dangers through a degree of experience, however, my boy is three, so I want to be there when he is learning so that I can intervene if need be. yeah if he wants to play with matches, then burning his fingures is a good lesson, buring the house down is not such a good lesson.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2009 9:55:24 GMT
Someone mentioned tempered glass display cases that lock ;D They are expensive around $2400 for similar new-----these were from a closed Hallmark store for $350 !! Nice acrylic stand for swords--also an old store fixture--not sure what it originally was used for -> Trajan, I see you've got an impressive collection of Eastern blades there.. esp. the tulwars! Congrats
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Post by Jeff K. ( Jak) on Feb 14, 2009 20:26:50 GMT
Way off topic here but Trajan, can you post a close up pic of those KILLER maces in the background of pic #1?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2009 3:13:35 GMT
Here's one for you JAK: 17th century Khanda hilted mace I'll post in the collection area later as I don't want to distract from the display thread. Tulwars pictured are all wootz or pattern welds with gold/silver hilts. I listed a plain fighting example in the classifieds. I have 8 quality tulwar and 9 average tulwar as well as 50 or 60 other pieces. My wife allowed me to have a display room built as I had items scattered all over. It is kind of Roman themed with a columned arch for an entrance. Its cool but not conducive to keeping kids out as there is no door hence the need for locked cabinets and tall displays.
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