In scabbard or out?

[Shadrach]

Hi to all,

I am about to purchase my first quality Japanese knife.
My question is whether I should order a scabbard with it and if so, should it be kept in the scabbard when not in use?

Thank you in advance for your help.

[franzb69]

depends on where and how you store your knives me thinks

[kalaeb]

Get it to use for transportation, but store out.