Transporting swords

fearn · 17th October 2010, 06:23 PM

I've also used the extendable poster tubes that you can get in an art store, at least for a slender straight sword like a jian. You can put foam or padding inside to cushion the sword so it doesn't rattle. The tube's length can also be adjusted to fit.

Poster carriers don't last all that long, but the huge advantage is that it doesn't look like you're carrying a weapon. There are certain jurisdictions where this is useful.

Best,

F

celtan · 17th October 2010, 11:59 PM

You can cover the blades or scabbards with either insulation foam tubes, or even pool floating foam tubes. The tip should be protected via a plastic prescription vial with a quarter dollar coin on the inside, to prevent the tip from sticking through. You can pack foam bubbles inside the vial to make it more stable.

To carry the swords you can use a ""Sportube", a disposable USPS/FedEX triangular tube, or even a small golf-club carrier bag (Not the huge ones!). If you go to a martial arts store, they also sell sword shoulder carriers for iaido and kendo practitioners.

G'luck!

17th October 2010, 06:23 PM	#1
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	I've also used the extendable poster tubes that you can get in an art store, at least for a slender straight sword like a jian. You can put foam or padding inside to cushion the sword so it doesn't rattle. The tube's length can also be adjusted to fit. Poster carriers don't last all that long, but the huge advantage is that it doesn't look like you're carrying a weapon. There are certain jurisdictions where this is useful. Best, F

17th October 2010, 11:59 PM	#2
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	You can cover the blades or scabbards with either insulation foam tubes, or even pool floating foam tubes. The tip should be protected via a plastic prescription vial with a quarter dollar coin on the inside, to prevent the tip from sticking through. You can pack foam bubbles inside the vial to make it more stable. To carry the swords you can use a ""Sportube", a disposable USPS/FedEX triangular tube, or even a small golf-club carrier bag (Not the huge ones!). If you go to a martial arts store, they also sell sword shoulder carriers for iaido and kendo practitioners. G'luck!