Do you store your Daltons open or closed?

[MarkK]

I got my last batch of boxes from mainstreetpackaging.com . I mostly use the 8x2x7/8 bracelet box. That is the same size the Dalton shop was using a few years back. They were a bit over $20/100. I've got over 650 Daltons plus a few pistols and other items in one gun safe safe. Even using the boxes, its getting a bit crowded.

Yes - we still have the duck. She stays out in the pond with the rest of the mallards most of the day, but she comes up in our back yard to eat.

[mlawell]

I have been storing my lone Dalton closed in the net. is this not a good idea? also how often do the pros suggest oiling for safe keepers. I really only oil my users regularly, or as soon as I see some gunk, probly not often enough though. I think this IN climate is less condusive for rusty blades. Its not like I live by the ocean (damn)...

[MarkK]

If you're keeping it as a non-user, anything that will protect the finish is OK. The mesh is OK, but a box or even an old sock is even better.

A lot of people swear by Ren Wax for long term storage, but I've found that RemOil works just fine.

[ilovekittens]

I've never really had any problems with rust on the blade. I guess it depends on where you live. A light coat of oil isn't a bad idea to be safe. Whenever I come across a silicon moisture absorber packet I toss it in with my knives too. ILK

[4mac]

My modest collection is stored in the open position.

[daltonsonly]

I store all of mine open, but the safe room is getting thin, I like the idea of the display cases stacked up....that would help on the cube. I now have my 10 post for the knuck raffle! Just got a new computer (what a treat, the 02 model is going in the dumpster) and still have to install my camera software so I can post some pics.....its actually another old thing that should be upgraded, my iphone probably takes a better pic.

kk

[tomeboi]

I store all mine closed in net and boxes. I usually rub the blade down with a little rem-oil before storing them, but I always wipe off the excess.

[Iceman]

I store my modest collection in the open position in display cases.

[ar15ed]

i store all of them open, and occasionally rotate them from the safe to a display case. i used to fool with italian stilettos, and i just got in the habit of leaving autos open.

[infobound1]

For the last four to five years, all new Autos in my collection have been stored open. I have had cases of Al Mars and Paragons New unwrapped in the box from new and never opened. In the last two years I have been thinning out my collection to get rid of multiples of the same knife. I have never experienced weak or misfires in any auto I own due to storage and some of my Als Have not seen Daylight in 25 years. Come to think of it, in the hundreds of various brand automatics I have owned, I have never had a failure with an auto that was not in need of a cleaning from abuse or laziness!