Showcases & Conversation Pieces

[Quick Steel]

Thank you Tom.

[#goldpan]

These are what I have. I still need another couple of display cases to show more. Sorry about the reflections.

I don't know how I missed this, but the Moby Dick knife is really cool

Thanks David!

[Mumbleypeg]

I picked up an interesting small (and very old) primitive oak box with dividers, with the idea of putting some knives in it. Not sure yet what I will put in it - still thinking about possible themes. The box is roughly 11.5 by 11 inches and 1.5 inches deep (inside). Comments and ideas welcomed. None of the compartments are exactly the same dimensions, which is likely evidence it was handmade by someone long ago. Not sure what it was made for originally, but to us knifers its use is obvious.

Ken

[TPK]

I picked up an interesting small (and very old) primitive oak box with dividers, with the idea of putting some knives in it. Not sure yet what I will put in it - still thinking about possible themes. The box is roughly 11.5 by 11 inches and 1.5 inches deep (inside). Comments and ideas welcomed. None of the compartments are exactly the same dimensions, which is likely evidence it was handmade by someone long ago. Not sure what it was made for originally, but to us knifers it’s use is obvious.

Ken

Sweet find Ken! Yes, I think when we knifers see anything similar to that full of "small compartments" we only have one thought in mind. Possible theme: Wood handled knives would look exceptionally good in there. Like Hawkbilled garden knives for example. Or any other wooden handled knives. Stag handles is another possible theme that would look really nice in there.
"But any knife is better than no knife."

[Louisville.Boy1947]

Here is a case that I made for some of my made in China Marbles knives. I was looking for a way to keep the knives from sliding around when I move the case. I cut out a recess for each knife in 1/4 inch MDF and covered each of the three layers in felt paper. It is working as intended. Here are pictures:

[rustyoldknife]

Here is a case that I made for some of my made in China Marbles knives. I was looking for a way to keep the knives from sliding around when I move the case. I cut out a recess for each knife in 1/4 inch MDF and covered each of the three layers in felt paper. It is working as intended. Here are pictures:

Wow I really like your display box
If I am seeing correctly you have 3 layers with each knife in its own customized slot.
What kind of wood was the box and layers made of?

[Louisville.Boy1947]

Here is a case that I made for some of my made in China Marbles knives. I was looking for a way to keep the knives from sliding around when I move the case. I cut out a recess for each knife in 1/4 inch MDF and covered each of the three layers in felt paper. It is working as intended. Here are pictures:

Wow I really like your display box
If I am seeing correctly you have 3 layers with each knife in its own customized slot.
What kind of wood was the box and layers made of?

I used MDF with additional strips of hardboard for the bottom of each tray (or layer). The outside is mahogany stained, while the support arms or dividers are painted with several coats of amber shellac. Most of the time I try to find silverware or jewelry cases to convert.

[Ivoryman]

I picked up an interesting small (and very old) primitive oak box with dividers, with the idea of putting some knives in it. Not sure yet what I will put in it - still thinking about possible themes. The box is roughly 11.5 by 11 inches and 1.5 inches deep (inside). Comments and ideas welcomed. None of the compartments are exactly the same dimensions, which is likely evidence it was handmade by someone long ago. Not sure what it was made for originally, but to us knifers it’s use is obvious.

Ken

Cool box, congrats on that one. Can see the saw blade marks where the maker cut notches in the ends for the dividers. Hand made/home made artifact. Nice.

[TPK]

Here is a case that I made for some of my made in China Marbles knives. I was looking for a way to keep the knives from sliding around when I move the case. I cut out a recess for each knife in 1/4 inch MDF and covered each of the three layers in felt paper. It is working as intended. Here are pictures:

Wow I really like your display box
If I am seeing correctly you have 3 layers with each knife in its own customized slot.
What kind of wood was the box and layers made of?

I used MDF with additional strips of hardboard for the bottom of each tray (or layer). The outside is mahogany stained, while the support arms or dividers are painted with several coats of amber shellac. Most of the time I try to find silverware or jewelry cases to convert.

Wow! You really did a fine job on that!
Thanks for the Tip about the silverware cases.
I've looked at jewelry cases before but I never thought about silverware cases. Thanks!