Gladius sword hangers are an attractive means of wall-mounting a sword. While the mountings hold the sword securely, they allow the sword to be removed and replaced easily. The OG017 is for mounting Samurai-style swords, either vertically or at an angle, while the OG018LG and OG018SM are used with Medieval styles (use SM where hilts are less than 1-1/2" in thickness and LG for all others).