decisions decisions
I have just come into possession of two japanese katanas and while my first thought was to run around outside and cut stuff, I believe the better idea may be that I put them up on the wall...out of my hands. But I can not decided how I want them mounted soooo I decided to see what you all thought. Here are the choices...or if you have any other ideas please tell. Also the pictures do these swords no credit...they are quite beautiful.
Ok, here is option one. I believe that traditionally Japanese swords are supposed to be mounted sheathed, and they do look very good sheathed might I add. There is also something humble about them when they are like this...the blue one especially. Kinda hard to explain. Comments?
And here would be option two. As you can tell, this way exposes the bright, shiny, beautifully crafted blades of the two swords, but while the sheathes are still present it doesnt have the full effect as the other. But come on....it still looks really cool. Also this way can be changed slightly, wheather it be the blades cross further down (down meaning towards the handle) or whatever else. Comments?
Its either this or kill things...and for the safety of others and myself I believe this is the best thing to do. So please tell me what you think, or if you have any questions about them do ask...but only after you give me your opinion. And yes, either way they will be securely attached to the wall. So no picking the one that would be "safer." We are going for the one that looks better.