8 Foot Log Post Knife Display HOW?

?? Drill large enough holes, for the knives to fit, into the log. Rip or split some large dowels (or plugs, of some kind) in half, then insert into the holes... no glue. Slip the knives between the dowel/plug halves. I mprovise, as need be.

This similar idea came from my making driftwood Christmas tree. Driftwood tree top and limbs. Stabbed the limbs into holes drilled into the 6" dia m tree top. It turned out pretty neat. After Christmas holidays, the tre e was decorated with Mardi Gras decor. Similarly, I erected a 15' driftwo od cypress tree-top pole, for a friend. nailed large nails along the height and stuck bottles onto the nails, i.e., a bottle tree.

Sonny

Make a jig and rout the slots, taking care a small bit doesn't get too hot and break.

Sonny

Similar to Sonny's idea, but consider using a low density spray foam.

This "saw drill " is only 3 3/4 inches long so will not go deep enough for big knives but possibly could be used to start the slots ? Then a long skinny twist drill to finish ?

If you have a chainsaw, this cut would be very easy by hand. A chainsaw plunge cut is an advanced technique but pretty easy/fast once you get the hang of it and can do it safely.

Once the slot is cut, I like the expanding foam suggestion to fill it. You might also be able to fill the slots with those plastic flex rods that modern knife blocks use.

Is this what you're speaking of.

I had never seen these before. Might be the best solution.

Sonny

Sonny, Those are pretty slick, pretty much a loose version of a bristle dartboard...

Yep. And they don't dull the edges.

Now that's funny. ;-)

Sounds like an opportunity to practice your knife throwing.

You could also plug the hole with round Styrofoam stick, insert the blade in that. You can buy 1 inch diameter Styrofoam sticks from Amazon, possibly larger diameter if needed. The end of the foam can be painted with special paint from a craft store.

Good idea. It's very easy to bore round, deep holes. He could also use pipe insulation for bigger holes.

Probably would be a good idea to ensure that the "rough log post knife stand" be dried _very_ well prior to use as a knife holder for a valuable collection :-)

carve hollow out the back side of the log at each slot place spring loaded rubber wheels to grip the blade

could also enclose the holders so they are only exposed to air from the front slot

the face will look rustic and the concealed back will hold the works