Storage
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bamaforlife
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Storage
I have quite a few Case knives that I've received over the years. Most of the storage options I've seen just store the knife itself. I would like to keep the knives in their original boxes. Does anyone know of any options? I'm a complete novice on this stuff.
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Mumbleypeg
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Re: Storage
Welcome to AAPK. Most collectors seem to store the knives separate from their boxes. If they keep the boxes they store them in bins or tubs, etc but the knives themselves are stored elsewhere, either displayed in cases, on shelves, or in Sackups or similar. Since you’re wanting to keep yours in their boxes I’d first of all recommend using a good rust preventative and preservative on the knives before putting them away in the box. Be sure there are no fingerprints anywhere as that will result in tarnish or rust, even on stainless steel over time. Long term storage cardboard and paper absorbs and retains moisture, even from the air, which is not good for knives. Those are things not obvious to most people but are “lessons learned”, some the hard way.
Now it becomes a question of how big your collection is and your taste (or your spouse’s).
Toolboxes or parts storage drawers can be bought at hardware or similar stores. Just get something with drawers big enough to hold the boxes. If you need to go bigger look at furniture, new or antique, having shelves or drawers depending on your preference. Or you can make your own. The possibilities are are as varied and as many as your imagination.
You can do a search here on AAPK for “storage” and find hundreds of different examples that might help.
Ken
Now it becomes a question of how big your collection is and your taste (or your spouse’s).
Toolboxes or parts storage drawers can be bought at hardware or similar stores. Just get something with drawers big enough to hold the boxes. If you need to go bigger look at furniture, new or antique, having shelves or drawers depending on your preference. Or you can make your own. The possibilities are are as varied and as many as your imagination. You can do a search here on AAPK for “storage” and find hundreds of different examples that might help.
Ken
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If your religion requires that you hate someone, you need a new religion.
When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.
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Re: Storage
I use shoe boxes.. Worked for yrs..bamaforlife wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:17 am I have quite a few Case knives that I've received over the years. Most of the storage options I've seen just store the knife itself. I would like to keep the knives in their original boxes. Does anyone know of any options? I'm a complete novice on this stuff.
John
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Re: Storage
John
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
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MadTrapper
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Re: Storage
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bamaforlife
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Re: Storage
Thanks guys for the suggestions!