For knife
collectors, you must know the importance of proper knife storage. Knives are invaluable to knife
collectors and for most collectors, their knives hold so much sentimental value.
Hence, it makes sense for them to display the knife collection properly to preserve their longevity and
beauty for generations to come. Keeping knives oiled, sharp, and dry is key to
making sure they stay free of rust and can last forever. However, how you store
them is equally important. Simply throwing your knives all in one drawer can
cause them to get beat up. Here are some ideas to display your knives properly.
Knife Bag
A knife bag
is ideal for folding knives. If you need to carry your knives from time to
time, a knife bag will come in handy. Many brands carry quality knife bags
available in a variety of sizes for you to choose from. Knife bags can be
manufactured from vinyl, top grain leather, and heavy-duty polyester. The
insides can be made from thick foam, felt, and soft cloth that prevent the
knives from being scratched while in storage. Most knife bags come with
adjustable shoulder straps that are zippered for safekeeping.
Protector Cases
There are
protector cases for knives that are similar to gun protector cases. They are
effective for storing a variety of knives and are designed to fit other gears
as well. Protector cases that feature egg crate material can hold knives in
place really well and they can lock in place to prevent improper handling by
kids and other non-experienced users.
Knife Roll
A knife
roll provides you with convenient storage. It rolls up in a bundle so you get
to save space while still effectively storing your knives out of harm's way.
Most knife rolls come with a soft interior lining that is made from cloth,
felt, or a soft fabric that ensures maximum protection. Exteriors can be made
from leather, PVC, canvas, vinyl, or heavy-duty polyester.
Knife Case
A knife
case is the most common storage case for knives. It works similar to knife
rolls but it does not roll up. Hence, it looks and feels more like a briefcase.
Knife cases can be pretty popular with chefs who need to bring along their
knives around to different places a lot.
Knife Display Case
For those
who do not need to bring along their knives, a knife display case is ideal. The
case is used to display knife collections safely at home in an orderly manner.
There are many different options in terms of size and material so you need to
determine what features you are looking at. Some knife display cases come with
a locking mechanism to prevent causing injuries to prying hands. There are also
much smaller knife display cases that do not lock and are used for presentation
purposes.
Tool Cabinet
Another
common knife storage is a tool cabinet. This can be a much more expensive
option and it can be relatively large in size. For smaller knife collections, a
tool cabinet may not be the most ideal solution.
