| To Display Your Medieval Sword | | | | the sword. Use a good level and an accurate tape |
| Whether you originally bought your medieval sword | | | | measure to place your desired wall stand into the wall |
| for fighting, as a stage prop, or as part of a | | | | at the proper height and angle. Line tools may also be |
| costume, it can be a great display item for you. | | | | used to form a solid measuring line on your wall. |
| Medieval fighting swords are crafted with such | | | | Washing the medieval sword you have mounted on |
| beauty that it would be a crime not to have them | | | | your wall needs to be done with caution. Remember |
| proudly displayed. I wrote this page to show you just | | | | that the edges may be sharp and you do not want |
| how to go about displaying your medieval sword. | | | | to knock a sharpened sword down on your head. |
| Read through the next seven paragraphs and you will | | | | Use a duster or a soft broom to knock off any dust |
| be fully prepared to proudly put your sword up for | | | | that may accumulate. Additionally you may decide to |
| show. | | | | polish your sword to make it extra shiny. |
| The first issue we need to cover is safety. Highly | | | | Display cases may be used instead of a more open |
| sharpened swords and even heavy unsharpened | | | | wall mount. These cases can be purchased with locks |
| swords can be hazardous to your health. Homes with | | | | to keep your children safe and your sword safe. |
| children need to take special precautions to secure | | | | Cases can be made with large glass tops and fronts |
| and display the sword with care. | | | | so that you will always have a great view of your |
| Wall displays can be great, but be careful not to | | | | sword. |
| place them in homes where pets or children may rip | | | | Washing a sword that has been enshrined in a glass |
| them down and become hurt by them. Wall mounted | | | | case is not something that will need to be done |
| display stands can be crafted or purchased depending | | | | often since it will not be exposed to the outside. |
| on your inclination and skills. When putting up your | | | | Although you will not need to clean the sword, you |
| display, be sure to use your wall studs as anchors or | | | | may have to wash the glass on the case to keep |
| you may have trouble in the future. | | | | your viewing area clear. Use dry rags and cleaners |
| Use a sturdy drill and a stud finder to properly mount | | | | for glass to keep the case nice and bright. |