How do you store a sword?

[Jason Roberts]

Hi guys. First time in this forum. I have an old US sword in pretty decent condition and my question is how should I be storing it? For many years it has hung on my wall and Im sure thats not doing it any good with the humidity, smoke, oxidation, etc.. I have seen the modern day sword carriers/storage bags that are pleather covered with the fuzzy stuff inside (sort of like gun bags). I also have grandiose plans of building a wooden display case with nice lining inside. Any suggestions?
Thanks

Jason

PS-should I be cleaning it in any way? Can someone point me to a relavent thread?

[JasonS]

Jason,

I have had this concern myself. Here is a link to a thread that might be of some help.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...hlight=storage

Best of luck and be sure to share some pictures when you get your display done.

JasonS

[leigh kitchen]

I'd suggest cutting small rectangular holes through the scabbard & then slotting the blade through it to give an attractive "X" pattern when you mount it on the wall - like somebody did to one of mine.

Fortunately it was given to me, so I did'nt pay for it (it still hurts though) - I'll post photos.........

[Jason Roberts]

Thanks for the replys guys.

I would like to build a box but more realisticaly will by a bag.

Now where is that semichrome stuff....

Jason

[kennethc]

Is home depot selling semichrome?



Ken

[Elvis]

Is home depot selling semichrome?



Ken

Not sure about home depot but most motorcycle shops around here have it.