| Now that you’ve got the sword you want, | | | | one that just holds one or two swords. It can sit |
| it’s time to display it. Finding the right sword | | | | flush on a desk, mantel piece or anywhere you |
| stand is like putting the right tires on your new | | | | fancy! Individual sword stands in this style have |
| car. | | | | more variety available to them. You can get |
| You need a stand that complements the look of | | | | stonework stands, enamel covered stands and |
| your sword and doesn’t over play it. Not to | | | | just about any type of finish you can imagine. |
| mention you want a reliable stand that won’t | | | | Horizontal Hanging Stands: |
| collapse under a little weight. Be sure to check the | | | | Horizontal hanging stands are probably the most |
| dimensions of your sword against the sword | | | | popular because they take up the least amount |
| stand. You want to have a stand that has plenty | | | | of space. These stands are braced on a wall and |
| of room for your particular style sword. | | | | can be used in any room of the house. |
| These tips will help you pick the right stand for | | | | A horizontal hanging stand can have a single |
| your sword: | | | | bracket holder or several. Most often you’ll |
| Standing Sword Stands: | | | | find these made out of wood. They are made in |
| A standing sword stand can be a really beautiful | | | | many different finishes and stains and can even |
| piece of furniture. There are two main types of | | | | be painted. A hanging stand needs to be braced |
| standing sword stands. One stands squarely on | | | | properly so that it can manage the weight of |
| the ground and can be over five feet in height. | | | | your fine sword collection. |
| This type of standing sword stand will hold many | | | | Vertical Hanging Stands: |
| different swords. | | | | Vertical hanging stands are a unique way to |
| The stand is built around two main beams that | | | | display your swords. These stands bolt in to your |
| allow the swords to rest horizontally on bracket | | | | wall and can hold one sword each. A vertical |
| shelving. Most of the brackets offered have a | | | | hanging stand is highly decorative and are often |
| rounding to them that cradles the sword safely | | | | made of finely wrought metal work. |
| without fear of dropping them. Samurai style | | | | Samurai swords can be hung with fascinating |
| sword stands have more of an Asian flair to | | | | Japanese characters. Medieval swords can be |
| them with their shapes. This makes it easier to | | | | hung by ancient crests and symbols. Even the |
| accommodate the varying sizes of Samurai | | | | fantasy sword will find the right stand here. |
| swords available. | | | | Easy to mount and beautiful to display your |
| Standing sword stands are most usually made of | | | | sword with, a vertical hanging stand is a neat idea! |
| wood and have a craftsman look to them. They | | | | We hope these tips for choosing a sword stand |
| can be stood in any room and come in a variety | | | | help you make your decision about which is right |
| of finishes. | | | | for you! |
| The second type of standing sword stand is the | | | | |