Need some feedback.......................

[gmusic]

Hey all,

I have in the past displayed my knives in cases that were not "pressure" cases (the lids did not press the knives into a foam backing.) I recently purchased a couple of cases that do this, I'm not sure it's a good idea.

I like the fact that you can wall hang them, or put them vertically on a desk top, but, with the larger knives like the Trappers and Mountain Men it seems to put a great deal of pressure on them.

Over time can this damage handle material?

Has anyone experienced trouble with this type of case?

Thanks, Gary

[jonet143]

i have had no problems with mine.

[El Lobo]

I'm guessing you are referring to this type of display.....



.....I had the same concerns, as you mentioned Gary. However, I have used this one for almost 5 years, rotating some knives in and out, and have not noticed any ill effects at all.
So, I guess that's not Gospel, as it were, but so far...so good.

Bill

P. S.
I know..."So What?"

P.P.S.
I want to add that I wouldn't personally store any celluloid knives in this manner. Too risky for me. JMO.

[MITCH RAPP]

Here's a Question about these Display Cases. Who makes the best

ones and where is the best place (price wise) to buy them?

Thanks

CASELESS MITCH

[gmusic]

Thanks for the input guys.

Hey Mitch, I got most of mine off eBay. They are aluminum cases with glass tops, I used these when I went to shows I just store knives in them now.
The latest ones I got (wood) were from Bill Horn @ CKW, and A.G. Russell. I only have 3 of these and they are the ones I was questioning.

I guess its trial and error.

P.S. Hey Lobo, I some stag in that case we haven't been privy to yet.

seeya.....

[Hukk]

I would say that if you are handy with tools to make one, they are not hard. I'll be making 7 before Christmas I hope.

(I was able to spend 2 hours in the shop yesterday a little sore so, not today). I'll be making mine from maple and so far it looks like they want to keep it natural, the knives inside will be with walnut.

[yerout]

Bill, I only want the 2 on the top left and the center bottom, your knives look good as always !

[El Lobo]

Hey gmusic,

It's hell to get old...I can't even remember which ones I've posted in that great thread.

Roger,
Thank you. You know, there are 5 Cripple Creeks in that picture...and the Barlow is one of the Colonial/Russell's from 1998.

I got that case from Briley...here is the eBay store, if any of you (like MITCH ) are interested.....

http://stores.ebay.com/Briley-Cutlery-C ... idZ2QQtZkm

Bill

[Paladin]

Here is a photo of one of five I have. I display my office knife collection in mine and have had no ill effects.
I get them from dmdisplays on Ebay. His are reasonably priced and shipping is reasonable enough.