Tilted sword stands?

[Drago]

Hi,

 

recently I watched an Anime ("Kaze no Stigma" to be exact) where in one of the characters house a sword was on display. However, it was not displayed on a traditional hozizontal stand but rather a tilted one (one side lower than the other). Now, of course I know that the topic of Anime/Manga and swords is far far far from realistic. But the idea of a tilted sword stand intrigued me.

 

So I checked eBay for swords stands but didn't find any offers. However, there is one Korean seller (example offer http://www.ebay.com/itm/280769179592) that uses a tilted stand for his item images.

 

What I'd like to know is:

1. Are/were there really tilted sword stands, or is that some new invention just to be cool?

2. Does anyone know shops selling these kinds of stands? (European shops prefered)

 

Thanks.

[Brian]

Swords are usually not stored vertically (Tachi aside) to prevent oil from pooling in the bottom of the saya. Hence they are stored horizontally. An angled stand would defeat the object..hence why I doubt you will see traditional stands built that way.

 

Brian

[runagmc]

I hate to question the fearless leader of this forum , but I'm not completely sure oil was the deciding factor... I'm not sure it wasn't a factor either. I was just thinking about a sword being worn... it would be worn with the saya pointing down somewhat, so....

 

As far as the tilted stand goes, I've never seen an antique like that...

 

Now I have to brace myself for Brian's wrath...

[runagmc]

And by the way Brian, I've read that before too, about oil pooling, so I'm not saying your wrong. I just wonder if that was really the reason...

[John A Stuart]

Yes, the reason for shirasaya is just that. Swords aren't worn as dress now. They sit for extended periods and are oiled and tend to pool if vertical. A sword worn daily, as they were of old, would be cleaned as a matter of course, frequently and not oiled. John

[runagmc]

I've never left enough oil on a sword to even run or drip, much less pool, but mabey that's just me...