Lots of different solutions here, but nobody has said they use a safe. I’m thinking of buying a fairly small one, less than 2 cu. ft. for my knives (most are unused, in their original boxes) and a couple of other things. I don’t care to display them, just secure them.
Is there some reason why that doesn’t seem to be too popular? There’s a couple of comments here about rust in cheap toolboxes, but that shouldn’t be an issue with a safe, should it?
How do you dehumidify? I was thinking of those Zarpax bags.
I had a small (~3.5 cu ft) safe and I kept cash and paperwork in it. That thing sucked moisture out of the air and kept inside. Most of my paperwork got ruined and the cash (straps of bills) all got soaked and then went moldy. I had to wash the cash off--bill by bill--with a sponge (regularly cleaning the mold off of the sponge), dry the bills with fresh paper towels and then leave the bills out on a tabletop overnight to get them really dry. It was a travesty. If you use a small safe, definitely keep dehumidifiers in it. If you don’t, you’ll be sorry.Lots of different solutions here, but nobody has said they use a safe. I’m thinking of buying a fairly small one, less than 2 cu. ft. for my knives (most are unused, in their original boxes) and a couple of other things. I don’t care to display them, just secure them. Is there some reason why that doesn’t seem to be too popular? There’s a couple of comments here about rust in cheap toolboxes, but that shouldn’t be an issue with a safe, should it?
Sounds more like you need a boxcar, not a safe!
How do you dehumidify? I was thinking of those Zarpax bags.
I tried using these but frankly, they pile up too and you just can't stash them anywhere. I still think the plastic containers with lids is the best approach as long as you aren't displaying the knives. I want strong and stackable.Lots of these. I like my collection (220ish) to be easier to take to my living room to clean (one drawer at a time). The only drawback is you can't load these down with too many knives or they will warp the drawers, over time. I put some of my machetes, hawks, short swords in the flatter, under the bed containers. I got most of my containers off the curb, or at yard sales. The tacky Easyliner will prevent knives/boxes from sliding around and hitting each other.
You're right. They are lining most of my bedroom wall, but that's ok. I have spent a lot of money on this hobby. I want to enjoy my knives, and prefer easy access vs an uncluttered bedroom.I tried using these but frankly, they pile up too and you just can't stash them anywhere. I still think the plastic containers with lids is the best approach as long as you aren't displaying the knives. I want strong and stackable.
You can still enjoy the hobby with alternative storage that might not be quite as accessible.You're right. They are lining most of my bedroom wall, but that's ok. I have spent a lot of money on this hobby. I want to enjoy my knives, and prefer easy access vs an uncluttered bedroom.
I have a 7 drawer knife display case. The top drawer has a glass top to display my prettiest knives. The other drawers are felt lined. I also have two knife rolls for the knives not currently on display. That changes with my mood.I'm considering a Craftsman-like rolling tool chest with drawers for storing a few dozen bayonets & daggers, but its expensive. Can someone suggest a cheaper brand than Craftsman? Or a similar option? I don't need a glass display panel.