Custom Cases - 02/18/2012 01:11 PM
Weapons ... a touch of bravura.
As aficionados of antique arms many of us on these forums are keen collectors of German edged-weapons, as well as those from many other countries - knives, combat bayonets, hunting/forestry weapons as well as striking, valuable daggers and swords.
Some of my most memorable occasions were visiting museums and private homes, looking at and discussing collections of objects. What kind..? ... any kind. I once saw a thimble collection that I thought was exceptional simply because of how well it was presented. Whether decorative sewing thimbles, dinosaur bones or Samurai swords, the Czarina's jewelry, or a fantastic firearms collection, displaying things properly can make the experience that much more enjoyable and remarkable. Not only that, it protects and preserves those important, sometimes irreplaceable investments, too.
Quite a few of us enjoy presenting our collections in the home study, or den so that they can be seen, admired and appreciated. The late Bob Waitts kept the most unimaginable and exquisite selection of Imperial and Third Reich military antiques, superbly and tastefully displayed in his business office. Anyone who ever visited there will bear witness, it was truly a sumptuous feast for the eyes!
Together with my good friend, co-worker, colleague and master-woodworker, Thomas T., we've been designing and building custom dagger cases together for well over ten years. The truth is that with any worthwhile endeavor, practice makes perfect, so we've been practicing. I'd like to share a few recent projects that we've worked on.
The first case is of quarter-sawn solid walnut, with an inlaid, walnut eagle. This one was built to safeguard a very fine German naval dirk with ivory grip and Damascus blade.
Similar to original German dagger cases, the dirk and scabbard are recessed, securely nestled in first quality velvet. All of our handmade cases are finished with excellent solid-brass hinges and closing catch. Recently, we started doing inlays and will work together with you finding the proper artwork for your custom design, should you request that, or other monogram, initials, etc. A finished case and interior like this for a single, normal-length, dress-sidearm is $400, plus shipping. Additionally, cases can be built to any size and to store any number of daggers and/or other objects. (choice of velvet color and wood type - cherry, oak or walnut) Rare and exotic wood types can also be used depending on availability. Specialized price quotes upon request.
The second set of photos are of my favorite Colt.45 in a case of walnut and quilted, or cloud maple.
To help save on expense, we also use almost any and all kinds of cases supplied by our customers, finishing your project with the same acid-free materials and methods we use in all of our own cases. Have your own showcase or favorite supplier ship directly to me.
The third set of photos is of glass-front, wall display is featured in a 'customer-supplied case.' This 24x18x3.5 inch wall case contains two rare German hunting knives by F.Dula, and an exceptional Austrian Hirschf�nger/knife, the clamshell motif being a Wolfsangel-rune on a gilded background. The second wall-unit is in the preliminary layout stage for a display of St. Hubertus elements.
May we build one for you?
Bill Warda Jr.
[email protected]
As aficionados of antique arms many of us on these forums are keen collectors of German edged-weapons, as well as those from many other countries - knives, combat bayonets, hunting/forestry weapons as well as striking, valuable daggers and swords.
Some of my most memorable occasions were visiting museums and private homes, looking at and discussing collections of objects. What kind..? ... any kind. I once saw a thimble collection that I thought was exceptional simply because of how well it was presented. Whether decorative sewing thimbles, dinosaur bones or Samurai swords, the Czarina's jewelry, or a fantastic firearms collection, displaying things properly can make the experience that much more enjoyable and remarkable. Not only that, it protects and preserves those important, sometimes irreplaceable investments, too.
Quite a few of us enjoy presenting our collections in the home study, or den so that they can be seen, admired and appreciated. The late Bob Waitts kept the most unimaginable and exquisite selection of Imperial and Third Reich military antiques, superbly and tastefully displayed in his business office. Anyone who ever visited there will bear witness, it was truly a sumptuous feast for the eyes!
Together with my good friend, co-worker, colleague and master-woodworker, Thomas T., we've been designing and building custom dagger cases together for well over ten years. The truth is that with any worthwhile endeavor, practice makes perfect, so we've been practicing. I'd like to share a few recent projects that we've worked on.
The first case is of quarter-sawn solid walnut, with an inlaid, walnut eagle. This one was built to safeguard a very fine German naval dirk with ivory grip and Damascus blade.
Similar to original German dagger cases, the dirk and scabbard are recessed, securely nestled in first quality velvet. All of our handmade cases are finished with excellent solid-brass hinges and closing catch. Recently, we started doing inlays and will work together with you finding the proper artwork for your custom design, should you request that, or other monogram, initials, etc. A finished case and interior like this for a single, normal-length, dress-sidearm is $400, plus shipping. Additionally, cases can be built to any size and to store any number of daggers and/or other objects. (choice of velvet color and wood type - cherry, oak or walnut) Rare and exotic wood types can also be used depending on availability. Specialized price quotes upon request.
The second set of photos are of my favorite Colt.45 in a case of walnut and quilted, or cloud maple.
To help save on expense, we also use almost any and all kinds of cases supplied by our customers, finishing your project with the same acid-free materials and methods we use in all of our own cases. Have your own showcase or favorite supplier ship directly to me.
The third set of photos is of glass-front, wall display is featured in a 'customer-supplied case.' This 24x18x3.5 inch wall case contains two rare German hunting knives by F.Dula, and an exceptional Austrian Hirschf�nger/knife, the clamshell motif being a Wolfsangel-rune on a gilded background. The second wall-unit is in the preliminary layout stage for a display of St. Hubertus elements.
May we build one for you?
Bill Warda Jr.
[email protected]
Bill, I would like to order at least one of them I will e-mail you on my wants.... Thanks for offering this.. Regards: James
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