Private collection manager

Home for your blade collection.

A focused, local-first desktop vault for cataloging, comparing, reviewing, and exploring every knife you own.

New in v1.0.3 · MCPTalk to your collectionClaude, Codex, or your local LLM

Install BladeVault View on GitHub

Local

Storage

Free

Open source

Desktop

Mac + Windows

Collection dashboard

BladeVault / Dashboard

Local-firstPrivate by default

Overview Video

BladeVault Overview and Main Features

Explore the main features of BladeVault, including collection management, advanced filtering, knife comparison, cloud backups, dark mode, pinned items, brand browsing, and automatic synchronization.

Collection managementAdvanced filteringKnife comparisonCloud backupsDark modePinned itemsBrand browsingAutomatic synchronization

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Guided Walkthrough

Features

Everything you need to manage a serious collection.

Multi-column clarity

Power text search

Fast visual scanning

Purpose-built layout

Search in database

Pin for quick access

Easy brand navigation

Direct print results

Amazon-style category filters

Rescrape brand pages later

Upload your own images

Choose main display image

Upload images from your PC

Dark theme

Cloud restore and backup

Automatic cloud backups

Open source

Windows app

macOS app

It's free

Workflows

Workflows that keep collecting simple.

Tutorial Video

How to Add Your First Knife to BladeVault

Start with your first entry and see how BladeVault handles the add flow for a growing collection.

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Tutorial Video

How to Install BladeVault on macOS

Follow the macOS install process from download to first launch with the native desktop app.

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Tutorial Video

How to Install BladeVault on Windows 11

See the Windows 11 setup flow and get BladeVault running quickly on a desktop PC.

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Compare

Put the spec sheet on stage, not in the background.

Compare dimensions, materials, finishes, and other key details in one place when you need to make a fast call between multiple pieces.

Multi-column clarity

Fast visual scanning

Purpose-built layout

Keep multiple pieces in view without flattening the details into a spreadsheet vibe.

Read dimensions, materials, and finish information in a structured table that still feels premium.

Use the compare board as a selling point for collectors who obsess over specifics.

Comparison check

Gallery

A closer look at BladeVault in use.

Dashboard

See totals, recent additions, and key collection activity at a glance.

Detail View

Review specs, photos, and notes without losing context.

Compare Board

Keep multiple knives in view and scan the differences without losing the details.

Quick Add

Add a new knife from a product link or enter the details manually.

Install

Bring your collection home today.

Run BladeVault in Docker, deploy it to Kubernetes with Helm, or download the native desktop app. Your collection stays under your control either way.

Run in Docker

Persistent local storage · port 5500

docker run -d \
  --name bladevault \
  --restart unless-stopped \
  -p 5500:3000 \
  -v "$HOME/BladeVault/data:/app/data" \
  ghcr.io/dedkola/bladevault:latest

The command creates a persistent container and mounts collection data from your machine.

macOS

Download the latest DMG installer.

Download for macOS

Windows

Download the latest EXE installer.

Download for Windows

Install with Helm

Kubernetes deployment · 5 GiB persistent volume

helm repo add bladevault https://dedkola.github.io/bladevault

helm install bladevault bladevault/bladevault \
  --namespace bladevault \
  --create-namespace

Then get the load-balancer address and open BladeVault in your browser.

kubectl get service bladevault --namespace bladevault

See the chart README for ingress, immutable tags, existing PVCs, and upgrade commands.