| A beautiful collection of knives and/or swords | | | | purchasing a blade care kit, which should consist |
| must be taken care of properly in order for it to | | | | of oil, polishing liquid or powder, special polishing |
| hold its value. Here are some tips to help you | | | | papers or cloths and a care guide. |
| take care of, secure, display and enjoy your | | | | Displaying Your Collection |
| collection: | | | | There are many display choices available for |
| Maintaining Your Blades | | | | showing off your prized collectible knives and |
| To keep your blades in perfect shape, you will | | | | swords. From display cases that lock to display |
| need to perform maintenance on them several | | | | shelves, stands and chests. There are options for |
| times a year. Unsheath the blade carefully and use | | | | the smallest knives to the largest swords. When |
| a soft, clean cotton cloth to wipe the blade. Then | | | | choosing displays for your knives and swords, |
| apply the appropriate polishing powder or other | | | | consider safety and protection. Also consider that |
| polishing substance carefully along the blade using | | | | proper display of your collection will increase the |
| the cloth, rubbing it in carefully. Remove any | | | | value of your collection by protecting your |
| excess powder or oil. Then re-sheath the blade. | | | | collection from damage from handling. |
| You should take care to avoid touching the blade | | | | Securing Your Collection |
| of any knife or sword with your fingers. The oil | | | | Special care should be taken to protect your |
| from your fingers can cause damage to many | | | | collection and your family. If you have children or |
| blades. | | | | teens in your family, take care to secure your |
| Proper maintenance and care of your collection is | | | | collection by locking it. In this case, a locking glass |
| especially important because a collection can be | | | | case may be appropriate for displaying your |
| damaged from improper care or not enough care. | | | | collection. A glass case allows the collection to be |
| Once pieces are damaged, not only will the | | | | viewable, but the case can be secured by a lock. |
| damage be unsightly, but the value of your | | | | Regardless of the age of your children, you should |
| collection will take a significant hit. | | | | be strict on keeping your collection out of their |
| For easiest care of your collection, consider | | | | hands. |